Does anyone else NEVER find trousers that suit them?

[Badmumton]

I just cannot seem to find any trousers for work that look right.

I'm fairly limited as to where I can shop for them, as I'm tall (Boden, Next, a few high street shops' tiny Tall ranges).

I'm a size 12 and an inverted triangle shape.

Slim fit trousers make me look like I'm about to keel over (big bust, skinny legs).

Wide leg make me look like a giant clown.

Bootcut and straight are the least worst, but still don't seem to flatter me.

Also, although I'm fairly slim at first glance, as have very long slim legs and a decent waist, I have a c-section overhang on my lower belly which shows up in literally EVERY pair of trousers I try on.

I love dresses, but I would like ONE pair of trousers to wear to work .

Same here! Long, slim legs, big boobs and a belly. I live in skirts and dresses. If they fit me round the middle, they're saggy round the bum. M&S 'long' jeans are ok but not brilliant.

Gah sorry not advice but I'm exactly the same! C section sees my body looking like its melted and collected as a belly pouch that looks awful in all trousers. Despite a small waist and slim legs and arms!!

Cos could be your friend. Pleated tapered trousers would work, more relaxed ankle length version, another black version. This style is incredibly flattering and easy to wear, yet also smart enough for work, IMO.

I have read some good reviews here on Winser London. Phase eight perhaps?

I have a pair of Winser miracle trousers and they are indeed fab. Very, very flattering indeed. But expensive!

Same here but not tall. I can either get trousers that look nice around the waist and bumps but massive around the legs or lovely legs and horrible waist.
I've given up and bought dresses and thick tights.

I really struggle with trousers too (unless it's jeans). Have very slim legs and very flat bum but am apple shaped and have disproportionately big belly (much of it skin overhang from 2 c sections, rather than fat, I'm horribly self concious of it) which means that not only do trousers look bad on me but they actually fall down. Not a good look...

I agree! The only ones that ever fit really really were Joseph (rare find from a charity shop) and they are hideously expensive.

I now live in sloan-fit ankle trousers from Banana Republic, they are fab. Would you give them a try - I think the wide structured waistband really helps with any tummy overhang?

HELLO OP. I too am tits and slim legs. I love a trouser.

You need gap or banana republic for work trousers.

New look shinnies are good. As are uniqlo jeans.

Agree Sloan fit is good. I have some of those in cranberry for work. Gap always skinny or if you want straight then those in black.

Try a top the same colour as bottom to minimise bust

Got these the other day and they're great. Long too m.gap.co.uk/product.html?dn=gp000534395000&dv=0&shopid=0&pdn=gc57397&outlet=false

I hate buying trousers, you are not alone! Thinking of giving up on them altogether for work and just wearing dresses.

I have the same melty CS scar thing, and I find these are comfortable, and smooth it out into a gentle curve. I always wear them with clothes that cling to the belly - mainly skirts in my case.

Another one with a big bust and slim legs. I usually wear cigarette/slim trousers, but with a plain black top to make my bust seem less obvious.

These are nice, despite the vile name and the fact that they are pull on. They have some with a side zip too, which are even nicer, but I can't find them online.

I've just bought these to try as they are mostly cotton. I had to size up though, and I think they'd be too short for you.

i hate side zips, you see, always think they give you camel toe

i saw some nice tregging type things in Next with cargo pockets on the side to make them look more trousery

I am tall and pear-shaped with saddle-bag thighs. I can't find any trousers to fit all all. I went into Guess jeans on Saturday to ask for styles to fit my body shape and they just said they didn't do them.

Yes! I am a different shape to you (basically a small, petite Apple - 5'2, size 8 everywhere other than my tummy, which is a 10ish on a good day (I need to do those postnatal exercises!) but I have a hideous 3x c-section overhang and this is what scuppers trouser wearing. Off duty I do longish tops with jeans, but this doesn't work for smart. Thanks for posting this, I will follow closely and try out some of the suggestions.

I just wear a longer top on a side-zip trews day.

Yes, trousers a nightmare. I am 5'4, 6-8 but with rugby player's thighs. Fucking terrible combo. Am going back to work and did trouser shopping recently - bought two pairs in DKNY which are ok.

Just caught up wit this - thanks for all the suggestions.

I'm going to do another shopping expedition at the weekend, so will bear all suggestions in mind.

Nice to know I'm not alone, strangely

Oh god always buy online

I'm an online shopper, honestly, but I have had to send back EIGHT pairs of trousers this week alone and am so sick of it!