Help me find some work trousers!

[Allinafankle]

I tend to wear dresses and the occasional skirt for work but now and again I'd like to wear a pair of trousers. Never used to be a problem but I've recently lost some weight and am now between a 14 and 16. The 16s I currently own and those I've tried on in shops literally fall down, but I can't find a pair of 14s that I can a/ do up or b/ breath in.
Any suggestions?

Or even breathe in!

Not a suggestion as such, but I am the same size as you and I fluctuate a lot, so I bought 6 pairs from a posh charity shop so that I can always have something that fits.

I find I'm in a 14 in Next and some M&S but a 16 in just about everything else. I did buy a lovely pair of Betty Jackson black trousers in a 16 and they were perfect until I accidentally tumble dried them. They're now a 14 at best and I can only wear them when I'm at the skinny end of my fluctuation.

River island of all places do amazing work trousers. For example www.riverisland.com/women/trousers--leggings/slim-trousers/Black-cigarette-pants-651542

River Island's a shop I'd never normally think about - always assume it's for tiny, fashionable people! Maybe it's worth checking out then?

I always struggle with Next and can never get anything to fit me in there. Might give them another go as well!

I thought the same about RI but honestly, I get most of my work trousers there and I'm in a senior corporate role, so have to look vaguely professional!

These are amazing. Super smart. Just fling on a smart black top and smart black heels and you're good to go. Ignore the fact it says dry cleaning. I put them in the wash and they come out good as new. Doddle to iron too.

www.riverisland.com/women/trousers--leggings/slim-trousers/Blue-contrast-trim-cigarette-pants-645778