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What do you think of these wide leg trousers?

11 replies

Rollergirl11 · 11/10/2020 23:04

I really love them but I’m 46 and I’m worried that they’re too young for me. They’re the kind of thing my 14yr old DD would wear. If you like them what kind of top would you team them with? I was thinking a chunky, boxy jumper or top that sits on the waistband....

www.urbanoutfitters.com/en-gb/shop/urban-outfitters-archive-teal-check-puddle-trousers?category=womens-trousers&color=030&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

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LizzieSiddal · 11/10/2020 23:08

You’re not too old at all! I wear a pair of a similar style, from Whistles. They’re v v comfy! It makes me smile that “fashion” is elasticated waists at the moment Grin. I wear mine with boxy tops and sweaters and trainers. I’m 54 and just about to become a granny!

3rdNamechange · 11/10/2020 23:08

I like them. I think 'too old' to wear anything is crap. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in.

Haggisfish · 11/10/2020 23:09

They may have slipped into my basket! I love them and I’m 43

Iamthewombat · 11/10/2020 23:11

I feared the worst from the ‘puddle’ description but actually they are nice. You are not too old! You need something waist length with them, and I’d go for something more fitted than a boxy jumper. Otherwise there might be too much volume.

Mamette · 11/10/2020 23:13

I had several pairs of trousers like that in the mid-90s so I don’t think I could go there again, but if you like them, get them! I used to wear skinny rib turtleneck type things or three-quarter sleeve baseball tops... did I mention it was the 90s? 😂

I think if DD (19) was to wear those she would put a cropped wide jumper with them and have her midriff bare. Or maybe a voluminous jumper tucked in, which might be more wearable. The waist on them looks tiny though.

PickAChew · 11/10/2020 23:14

I have short legs so they'd look ridiculous on me.

Mamette · 11/10/2020 23:16

It makes me smile that “fashion” is elasticated waists at the moment

I don’t think they have an elasticated waist! It’s a tailored waistband as far as I can see.

Rollergirl11 · 11/10/2020 23:20

I’d actually like to wear a fitted top tucked in but not sure my waistline would allow it. And the waist does look tiny on them!

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Rollergirl11 · 11/10/2020 23:21

@Haggisfish have you really bought them?? 😂

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Sooverthemill · 12/10/2020 07:48

Fabulous! Tucked in or cropped top with v neck cardigan or a jumper, or a shirt! Go for it

Clettercletterthatsbetter · 12/10/2020 09:08

I was a bit hesitant to click the link after your description but I really like them! I think they could definitely look good on an older-than-19-year-old.
I’m tempted to order a pair myself but I’m on a self-imposed shopping ban (and it’s only started today so I should at least pretend to be committed to it for today).

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