Black work trouser search

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Right, I need help!

I am trying to capsualise (not sure that's a word...) my work wardrobe and I need a pair of wear with everything smartish black trousers.

I have a pair of slightly stretchy, high waisted skinny trousers from primark. They have a completely flat front, and very wide elastic at the sides. They are a fabulous fit, but they haven't washed at all well (surprise surprise). I really want something just like them, but better quality.

Does anyone have any ideas? A wobbly mum tum rules out anything with a thin/low waist band, to suit my shape they need to be skinny and to be suitable for work need to be smarter than leggings/jeggings.

Willing to invest for the right thing.

Any ideas wise ones?

I would go to a large m&s, my mother is a pain in the ass over black trousers and I have spent many a miserable hour in there looking over their 20 different styles of smart black pants.

I am sure you will find something in the right style, size and leg length.

Banana republic lightweight wool trousers are great quality but a bit pricy at £70 ish. Gap are also good and am sure you will get a discount code if you waited!

It depends on your shape. I am an 'Apple' and every pair of black trousers in the world seems designed for a 'pear', but I did get nice high waisted, black, straight cut trousers in New Look for less than £20. I bought three pairs!

I'm an hourglass, that's turning a bit apple!

I'm finding it tricky to fit things round my hips and tummy.

The banana Republic ones look nice, but I don't really want dry clean. I think I need to try a bigger m&s than out local one maybe.

Baukjen have exactly what you're looking for - the Neath trousers. i've just bought a pair (jersey, tapered, ankle length) and I would literally wear them to any event - work, going out, casual... i love them. £55 full price, but get a code.

Gap always have good trousers. The modern boot and skinny are good.

I am looking for the same thing! badfurday do the Baukjen trouserscome up big or true to size? other Baukjen items can be huge!

I have several pairs in different colours of Eden jeggings from Dorothy Parkins which I wear almost all the time for work. In the colder months I wear them with thin knit jumpers and in the summer with blouses/short sleeved tops.

They have quite a bit of stretch in them so are very comfortable.

My best work trousers ever came from Sainsbury's. Stretchy, slim leg, less than £20.

I've had these from Cos and have been wearing them a lot in the past year
www.cosstores.com/gb/Women/Trousers/Slim-fit_trousers/46887-33959378.1#c-85348

They hold their shape beautifully, although I must admit that the black is starting to fade, but they get washed every week.

They don't have waist, just a strip of elastic on the inside and a zip and a button on the side so they fit nicely to your body with no bulging bits. I wear them with loose jumpers or shirts and they're always comfortable and flattering.

I just bought two pairs of these in the black and grey, from Gap, and they are great. A bit stretchy and forgiving. Mid to high rise, very comfortable. Don't need a belt. I don't dress very smartly for work, just not jeans, so for me they're perfect.

Lots of ideas, thank you! Off to look at them all and um and ahh and be my usual indecisive self!

I'm the same shape and have tried / bought everywhere and shockingly the very best trousers I own were £9 from Matalan, they wash and wear beautifully, have a good cut and are thick slightly stretchy material.

knowler the question about the Baukjen trousers was for you, sorry! what's the sizing like?

Others have suggested Gap, and they're right.
Best ones I've ever had are their 7/8 length cigarette trousers. They're really good quality,not that horrible shiny fabric that "work" trousers are often made from. You'll need to size down though.

Also, reading this thread, I'm a bit amazed that people can get away with wearing jeggings to work!

I like monsoon trousers for work.

If they fade a bit I stick them in some black dye. They haven't lost their shape

Tkmaxx have some trousers in a brand called ecru iirc, they are very good quality. Basically slim stretch cotton in navy and black.

GAP are my go to for work trousers. I have and love these:
www.gap.co.uk/browse/product.do?cid=1017751&vid=1&pid=000349597000

But think theyre sold out in a lot of sizes now. The bi-stretch skinny pants look v similar though.

We can wear jeggings at my work too :) I guess it depends on the sector. I love being able to dress casual every day.

I second the Gap trousers that majestic linked to. I bought a black pair last week - mid rise, flat front, flattering of bum and thigh. Love them. And on the day I wore them, two people asked if I had lost weight. Am off to get them in more colours!

Banana republic Sloan fit slim leg trousers are a hood fit for an Appley Pear.

I love those cos trousers MamaAwayOnBusiness
Has anyone got a cos code?

Agree the Cos recommended are great as are the banana Sloan ones but the latter need to be sized down as they stretch a lot.