High waisted wide leg trousers - what the hell do I wear with them?

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So this year I have acquired a few pairs of wide leg trousers which I love, but I'm having trouble working out what on earth to wear on my top half, especially once the weather gets colder! Not so much of a problem in the heat as I can just go with a thin t-shirt or fitted shirt, but all my jumpers are big baggy things for wearing over skinnies and I can't wear a big jumper or big coat over big trousers as I'll look like a sack of potatoes.

Any suggestions? If it helps, the trousers I have are these ones from Lucy and Yak and these ones from Uniqlo (they look completely different on me to the model!) and some from Toast which are similar to the ones in the picture.

If you want to show that lovely cinched waist, you’ll need a cropped jumper. I was in H&M on Saturday and honestly every jumper was only about 3” long so I’m sure you’ll find something.

I’m old enough to remember these trousers first time round (not the 1940s! But the 1980s) and we wore little jumpers and tucked-in body tops.

gentleman its from Batoko, they make them out of recycled plastic bottles. I also have an amazing one with lobsters on it

Silk thermals are from Patra.

I have these in champagne (the bottoms and the v-neck top), which is virtually invisible under everything, even really light/sheerish dressy tops, silk blouses etc: www.patra.com/Products/LLJ/women-s-pure-silk-thermal-long-johns (I have light skin but I imagine for darker skin the black version might work better.)

I also have some of the men's in blue and probably 80% of my wardrobe has some blue in it so it doesn't matter if they show a little (under short sleeves, or if the cuff sticks out under a shirt etc): www.patra.com/Products/MVN/mens-pure-silk-thermal-vest-long-sleeve-v-neck

In my experience they run pretty big (except the men's small bottoms, which are weirdly short) so keep that in mind.

Thanks now! I've just had a look and love the puffins one... This could end up being an expensive thread! Will stop trying to steal your wardrobe now

Thanks so much for the links, mrsdewinter! Definitely putting those on the wishlist for when I have a bit more spare cash.

Haha gentleman no worries, I'm taking it as a compliment

Thanks mrsd. I notice they do bamboo themals too - have you tried them?

I have been looking for silk camisoles for ages and Patra has masses. Thanks @thefirstmrsdewinter!

Another vote for cropped jumpers, Uniqlo do nice ones in merino and Boden do the best cropped cashmere cardigans with a vast choice of colours.

Cropped jumpers, tucked in t-shirts, slim fit polo-necks tucked in - I git fab merino ones from Cos and Stories last year, which are very fine-knit, and look great tucked into trews.

That’s interesting about biker jackets, flo - I like a biker or denim jam keg with wide-leg trousers because of the contrast in volume. I also like them in winter with a more cocoon shaped coat, I have a wool one, and a beautiful faux fur one, and while I think they probably shouldn’t work, they look great.

Jacket, not jam keg. Bloody hell, autocorrect.

Flo I don't love bamboo. I find it thick and sweaty, takes ages to dry, has a weird squeaky texture etc so I haven't tried them (though to be fair maybe the Patra ones are different to the Bam clothes I have).

What I love about the silk thermals is how light and bulk-free they are and their almost chalky or powdery texture, so they never feel damp, even in the middle of a sweaty walk or waking in the night. It's almost magical, I can't say enought about it.

I had put silk thermals on the back burner for several years due to cost and when I finally bit the bullet and bought a set, as soon as I tried them I immediately went straight back and bought two more for myself and a set for dh.

Sorry am I raving again? I need to get out more.

Not raving, just very persuasive I think silk is great when I'm hot - it never gets soggy like cotton can because any sweat dries almost immediately. So I'm very ready to believe it works in cold weather too.

Judy I might be proved totally wrong - it wouldn't be the first time I just associate biker jackets very much with skinnies.

Silk thermals are fantastic if it’s not too cold or you’re in and out a lot. When it’s really cold and you’re outdoors wool is the only way, but silk is super too. I have a pair of silk long johns (call a spade a spade) and I love them.

Also love wide trousers! I support you in this mission OP!

Those silk thermals look fabulous

Can't wait to try some of these ideas out! Currently on a work trip in 30 degree heat so will have to wait until I get home though

Actually all this talk of cropped jumpers has reminded me that there's a stall at my local market selling old cashmere jumpers at 3 for £10, so if I can find some nice thin ones I might buy a few and have a go at tailoring them for a high waist.