Palazzo trousers - yes or no?

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I am a size 14 and 5ft 9in (34 in inside leg) and was considering buying some palazzo trousers. the high waist and wide leg will hide a multitude of sins.

But I fear they were solely made for the size 8 people.

Are they slimming?

Are they just too cool for a mum of two with a flabby belly?

Any really nice patterns out there?

Or are they a total no-no?

Marking my place. Size 16 and wondering same thing.

i wear them, love them, as long as they are flat at the front, ie no pleating, and you wear with a slim top, go for it!

I quite like them but my tastes tend towards the garish. They are incredibly comfy though.

Def very flattering whatever size

See I thought they would be flattering, I bought a beautiful pair from Zara (I'm a size 14, 5ft8) and I've never looked so wide :( needless to say i swiftly returned them!

maybe you were wearing wrong top?

Yes!

They are chic as long as they are in a classic colour (no brights or patterns) and are long enough so they don't flap round your ankles or puddle on the floor. With a fitted top they look great, especially with a good pedicure popping out the bottom.

I have lots for spring/summer and wear them with vest tops and they look and feel v good.

le pinot just explained properly what I was trying to say

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which one are you using btw?

I have some black ones which I wear with a black fitted top and a colourful jacket. I have had lots of compliments! I'm 5'8 and size ten but I have a big bum and they disguise it well.

Are they only ok on tall people? I rather like them but always feel too short.

I love them and tall women like you look fabulous in them. Not patterned though.

bigbad how short are you? you might get away with them with wedges/platforms?

Can someone link a pair?

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bigbadbarry the height isn't important as the fit. As long as the length is right, it makes no odds if you're lanky or a shortarse like moi :)

ooh yeah with espadrille wedges they look lush

I think they would look fine as long as you are tall. IMO wide trousers are deeply unflattering on less tall people.

I am your height and size and would think twice about palazzos. Wide legged trews I can carry off, but palazzos are sooooo voluminous I fear they would make even Gwyneth Paltrow look like a galleon in full sail

I'm 5 6 and wear wide-legged navy or black linen trousers with a tight vest top and navy/black cardy. I think it looks reasonable smart and does cover up lots of lumps and bumps. Don't ever ask me to remove my cardigan though

They look good if you wear the correct size for your shape. I saw a pair today that were so tight that it looked like the owner was chewing a toffee.

5 foot 6 not 56!

I'm 5'4" so not that short but not tall either.

I've got some black chiffon ones from ASOS, am 5'9 and a 14, and I really like them

Plain, yes. Tall, yes. This, no.