Work trousers for enormous thighs

[Gazelda]

I'm 5'2, size 16-18 and have gigantic thighs. I can never get smart trousers that fit. Even wide leg are too tight unless they are jersey/Lycra.
I'm looking for good quality, mid price range.
Anyone got any suggestions?

Is there a chance to get a pair that fit on the thigh and just get them taken in at the waist? I'm assuming that's the issue? If they fit on thr thigh the waist is two big?

If not just size up,

Would it be easier to wear skirts and dresses instead of trousers?

I second skirts - trousers have to fit in lots of places - skirts only really round the waist.
Otherwise i think you have to bite the bullet and accept that you need to buy clothes that fit on the legs and pay to get the bits that don't taken in.