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Comfortable trousers - the holy grail

25 replies

Ron1984 · 08/09/2020 17:52

Help me ladies - where do you find comfortable stylish trousers - what’s your go to? So had it with jeans but don’t want pj type pants or jersey - thank you!

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ReeseWitherfork · 08/09/2020 21:04

FOLLOWING!! There appear to be a lot of elasticated waist / drawstring culotte style trousers but they’re always sold out above a size 10. Is this what I’ve been hunting for, I just can’t get my hands on a pair? Wish I liked leggings!

homemadecommunistrussia · 08/09/2020 21:19

There are so many different types, what are you looking for?

Tiggytico · 08/09/2020 22:46

I love these! I have them in indigo but I think I'll be buying in more colours.

raftclothing.co.uk/collections/trousers-leggings/products/magic-trousers-in-a-choice-of-grey-or-indigo

Ginfordinner · 08/09/2020 22:58

I like the look of those Raft trousers. I can't believe the one size fits so many sizes.

Ginfordinner · 08/09/2020 23:03

What is the rise on those trousers @Tiggytico?

notapizzaeater · 08/09/2020 23:10

Search eBay fir magic trousers - they are much much cheaper than these.

I buy mine from Michelle Chapman clothing on Facebook, pay about £18 a pair inc postage.

They come in 2 sizes, 1 for 10-16 and one 18-22

Ginfordinner · 08/09/2020 23:24

@notapizzaeater

Search eBay fir magic trousers - they are much much cheaper than these.

I buy mine from Michelle Chapman clothing on Facebook, pay about £18 a pair inc postage.

They come in 2 sizes, 1 for 10-16 and one 18-22

I think they were the ones I tried on at the weekend. They were £18, and amazingly comfortable - and too short.

In winter I don't want to wear my trousers rolled up. I'm 5'7", so not ridiculously tall, and I was disappointed at how short they were.

AnneBullen · 08/09/2020 23:37

Gabi trousers from Toast.

StarlightLady · 09/09/2020 07:20

I don’t beleive the holy grail exists, which is why, unless it’s really cold, l tend to almost live in dresses.

Tiggytico · 09/09/2020 07:42

These are the raft ones modelled on my size 14, 5'6" post lockdown body! Inside leg is 29.5" and they are high rise (12" from crotch seam to top of waistband).

Comfortable trousers - the holy grail
Ron1984 · 09/09/2020 07:57

Thank you everyone - taking a look now! Keep em coming pls!

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Ron1984 · 09/09/2020 08:00

Anyone tried these - not sure why they are creased and again slightly shorter... rubyanddaisy.co.uk/products/the-magic-trouser?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5PHBu7_b6wIVhrTtCh3duA0pEAAYASAAEgJWHfD_BwE

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Ginfordinner · 09/09/2020 08:15

With an inside leg of only 27" they would only be good in the summer for most people. They should be marketed as cropped trousers. I need a 32" inside leg for winter.

WellIWasInTheNeighbourhoo · 09/09/2020 08:28

Eileen Fisher trousers are amazing, expensive but I only buy them in the sales.

EraOfTheGrey · 09/09/2020 14:12

@AnneBullen

Gabi trousers from Toast.
This
MrsVeryTired · 09/09/2020 15:06

I like combat/cargo trousers at the moment and trying to increase my amount of pairs, so useful, pockets! not overly tight (although have a skinny pair too). Its good they have been "in" again with the return of 90's fashion.
H& M have loads.

Ginfordinner · 09/09/2020 20:39

Having tried a pair of magic trousers on I was amazed at how comfortable they were. Does anyone know if they are made in longer leg lengths?

homemadecommunistrussia · 09/09/2020 20:56

Comfy is one thing, but do they make you look like a sack of potatoes?

chimichangaz · 12/09/2020 09:05

Found this thread as I'm looking for comfy work from home clothes - I've lived in my loose Next summer dresses (and skanky sweat pants some days...) for the last 6 months and I need something to make me feel more 'worky' again. Having also put on about half a stone (which seems to be completely round my middle), loose clothes are the way forward.

Those magic trousers look great but do they bag at the knee if you're sitting down a lot?

Writersblock2 · 12/09/2020 09:45

Saint and Sofia, always. And they last.

UgaBaluga82 · 12/09/2020 12:10

www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_62035+HSWTR47243_-1

I got these ones from Debenhams, they're really comfy but look smart (& they have pockets).
I bought a 2nd colourway this week as they're so good.

notapizzaeater · 12/09/2020 13:04

@chimichangaz mine don't go baggy

StyleandBeautyfail · 12/09/2020 15:56

Gabi are way too short for the winter.
Im tall
So annoying as they look lovely otherwise

CovidTookMySanity · 12/09/2020 22:58

I'm 5 ft 5 and a size 12. The Gabi trousers are my holy grail - their size 10 is a perfect fit. I have just bought the dark chocolate cord version and I LOVE them. Flattering, good quality and so comfy. I wish they came in a bigger variety of colours.

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