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Linen trousers, HELP!!!

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beautyguru · 09/07/2013 17:02

I want to buy some navy, wide straight legged, preferably drawstring waist, linen trousers with a budget of £40 though less would be good! I have searched in every shop I can think of but can't find any! Please can any of you super shoppers help?!

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EliotNess · 11/07/2013 03:19

Oh god. Are the home of the style free. Make everyone look bad.

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Bunbaker · 11/07/2013 06:39

"Oh god. Are the home of the style free. Make everyone look bad."

Sorry, but I disagree.

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nkf · 11/07/2013 06:46

Linen trousers are wonderful. And the ones from Primark are more than acceptable. You can tell that I don't post in Style and Beauty much.

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MadBusLady · 11/07/2013 06:51

Gaah, what's the matter with this thread? If you don't like Style & Beauty, bugger off and leave it to us judgemental bitches. This is like when people erupt all over Baby Names saying "You shouldn't have opinions about other people's naming choices" Hmm

I'm actually quite curious to try some linen trousers now though. The RI ones sound(ed) good. Were they a bit like these?

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MadBusLady · 11/07/2013 06:54

x-posted with you nkf, that wasn't particularly aimed at you. Not particularly, you understand Wink

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Badvoc · 11/07/2013 06:57

I just bought some lovely one as at asda!
Loads of different colours too.

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browneyedpixie · 11/07/2013 07:25

I like them too, surely its how you style them?

I don't feel I look silly in them? cropped ones-no!

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nkf · 11/07/2013 07:36

Badvoc, does Asda have linen trousers for men?

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EliotNess · 11/07/2013 07:37

christ cropped would be a blessed relief
If you want your whole arse and thigh area look like a ham sandwich wrapped in gauze- you go for it. the style flatters NO ONE, the drawstring waist is just an excuse to eat too much and they look SO English in a bad way

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Badvoc · 11/07/2013 07:43

Oh, I don't know...sorry.
They had some lovely colours in the ladies...I couldn't get navy though :(

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Badvoc · 11/07/2013 07:46

Just checked the website.....doesn't look like it.
Have you tried marks?

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AnythingNotEverything · 11/07/2013 07:52

They had some lovely ones in next last year that were really slim at the waist and thigh, but wide legged. I have them in navy and white. Might be worth a look.

I love linen trousers. I don't care what some people think.

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GibberTheMonkey · 11/07/2013 08:58

I have some black ones from littlewoods because they do longer length

And I don't wear drawstring to get away with being fat. In fact the opposite for me. I have wide hips and a smaller waist. I've moved the button across and use the drawstring to pull them in slightly. I then wear a top that covers my waistline. I wouldn't do it if I got too much rucking around the bum or crutch but I don't.
I do wash and iron them after every wear so they're quite high maintenance for me.
I have had compliments from friends when wearing them so can't look too bad.

Anyway yes littlewoods

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noddyholder · 11/07/2013 12:41

these are very flattering. Otherwise I have to say I agree with eliots the drawstring ones are like a sack and don't suit anyone.

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HappyGirlNow · 11/07/2013 12:59

noddy I already linked to those upthread! You made me buy them after your thread about them Grin

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noddyholder · 11/07/2013 13:12

Grin sorry must read before I post!

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Bunbaker · 11/07/2013 17:36

"If you want your whole arse and thigh area look like a ham sandwich wrapped in gauze- you go for it. the style flatters NO ONE"

Where are all these unstylish linen trouser wearers? I haven't seen any. The ones I have seen look fine. Mine don't have a drawstring waist BTW.

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vitaminC · 11/07/2013 17:45

I ordered the navy ones from Monsoon but had to return them as they really were extremely frumpy!

Haven't found a decent alternative yet, I'm afraid Sad

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wordfactory · 11/07/2013 17:50

I bought these for bumming around in www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_054010100595_-1 and they are super flattering!

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beautyguru · 18/07/2013 21:39

Ooh just dropped back in and am very surprised to find so many posts! Never thought linen trousers would inspire such a debate! Shock Well my hunt continues as Asda ones are lovely but as they have gone into sale the navy ones have sold out....gutted as I've bought them in black and they look very smart on.

Like I said earlier...to each their own..guess they are like marmite..but seriously there is no need to get offensive bout them! Drawstring waist is naff all to do with eating more! Just means they don't fall down and fit better!!

And yes river islands were lovely...as were my primark ones which are no longer Sad

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Sofiamum · 18/07/2013 22:01

I got navy ones from Sainsburys and Fat Face.

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