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Help me find black wide legged trousers
mrsfeatherbottom · 25/01/2023 14:43
So, I'd like to get some black wide legged trousers but I have a very specific idea in my head of what I want and haven't been able to find them.
I had a pair about 25 years ago (when I was a size 8) from Ted Baker and I loved them. They were kind of stiffer, IYKWIM. A lot of the ones I've found are either jersey material or quite light and floaty.
I will be wearing with flat boots or trainers. I'm a size 12. Budget less than £100.
The closest I've managed to find are these blue ones from Seasalt but they don't have them in black.
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Surely, if anyone can help me, Mumsnet can!
BrennieGirl · 25/01/2023 15:50
I'd second M&S. I have the same pair in three different colours. They're nice heavy fabric.
https://www.marksandspencer.com/ie/crepe-wide-leg-trousers/p/clp60530236?color=SOFTMAGENTA#intid=plpnavpidd_pg1pip48g2r1c1
mrsfeatherbottom · 25/01/2023 15:53
VanCleefArpels · 25/01/2023 15:34
M&S!
Tried that. Only two pairs of black wide legged trousers - one too short and the other the wrong material
housemaus · 25/01/2023 16:12
Thirding M&S - they have tons of black wide legs on their website, definitely more than 2 styles, look: www.marksandspencer.com/l/women/trousers/fs5/wide-leg/black?originalPrice=5%2C150
(Those Finery London ones look nice, if they're in budget.)
I'm on the cheaper end of the scale and these are the ones I have - had about 3 pairs now, they're ridiculously flattering. www.marksandspencer.com/wide-leg-trousers/p/clp60506507?color=BLACK
Sobekneferu · 25/01/2023 23:29
whatnottowear · 26/01/2023 15:19
Hobbs? I was going to suggest Hobbs Pippa trousers but looks like they are sold out. But Hobbs generally are good for wideleg trousers.
MandaLynn · 26/01/2023 20:45
M&S - I have these ones and they're great
They also do 5 different lengths (extra short, short, regular, long, extra long)
www.marksandspencer.com/wide-leg-trousers/p/clp60506507?color=BLACKJmFtcDtwcmV2UGFnZT1zcnAjaW50aWQ9cGxwbmF2X3BpZF9wZzFwaXA0OGcycjFjMXxwcm9kZmxhZ19zcnBfdHNfUVBfMTAw
mrsfeatherbottom · 28/01/2023 16:30
Thanks everyone. I've looked at all your suggestions and nothing that is what I'm looking for. All the material looks too flowy or soft, if you know what I mean. Maybe they don't exist. If I hadn't seen those Seasalt ones, I would think I was making them up!
londonmummy1966 · 28/01/2023 16:56
I think that you will have to try searching using the names of some heavy weight fabrics -so balck ladies wide leg gaberdine/twill/canvas trousers and see what comes up - on the high street the best bet is probably somewhere like TOAST but they will be more than £100.
MandaLynn · 28/01/2023 17:07
It's worth going to a bigger M&S so you can see them in person. The ones I have are a mid/heavy weight fabric, so definitely sound like they'd be what you're describing
edme · 28/01/2023 17:50
Have a look at these Whistles trousers:
www.whistles.com/product/185419.html
i ordered them but returned because I found them too stiff. Otherwise, good quality and nice cut. You're saying stiff's what you're after so they may be perfect for you.
sandycloud · 28/01/2023 18:26
I've just seen some on an advert for white stuff?? Thought they looked nice.
NotMeNoNo · 28/01/2023 19:33
How about the Community Clothing "work" trousers?
Hobbs did a style like this last summer, Samina, not black but very dark navy, they were brilliant.
whatnottowear · 28/01/2023 20:10
edme · 28/01/2023 17:50
Have a look at these Whistles trousers:
www.whistles.com/product/185419.html
i ordered them but returned because I found them too stiff. Otherwise, good quality and nice cut. You're saying stiff's what you're after so they may be perfect for you.
I really like those! The photos look almost like linen though- did they look like they would crease easily?
edme · 28/01/2023 20:16
whatnottowear · 28/01/2023 20:10
I really like those! The photos look almost like linen though- did they look like they would crease easily?
edme · 28/01/2023 17:50
Have a look at these Whistles trousers:
www.whistles.com/product/185419.html
i ordered them but returned because I found them too stiff. Otherwise, good quality and nice cut. You're saying stiff's what you're after so they may be perfect for you.
I don't think they would crease as much as linen, because they are heavy weight cotton, very much like suit trousers. But yes, I'm sure there would be some creasing.
I have seen some good ones at Massimo Dutti too.
MadeOfSteel · 28/01/2023 21:00
M & S have some in just now that are made with quite a weighty fabric that is definitely not jersey. I quite fancy a pair for myself!
PAFMO · 28/01/2023 21:32
I have the M&S ones above, definitely neither jersey or floaty!
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