I bought these trousers, looking for shoe recommendations

[thislittlebird]

Trousers in question are here: https://www.fatface.com/women/clothing/trousers/blake-wide-leg-drape-trouser/980366.html?dwvar980366_color=KHAKIGREEN#q=trousers&lang=en_GB&start=3

I really love how they look on me and thinking a white slip-on or lace up trainer like the model is wearing is my first go-to shoe. What would you suggest for a slightly smarter work look? I don't wear heels so they aren't an option. I'm not quite sure if the type of shoes I'm thinking of go with this draped, wide-leg look. Should I go for a pointy toe? Colour-wise, black and white would work with this brown/khaki colour, but what else? In case it's relevant, I'm 40 and 5'1.

Something like one of these? I broswed Next for examples.
1 https://www.next.co.uk/g22573s1/d87543#d87543

2 https://www.next.co.uk/style/ls353660/k39636#k39636

3 https://www.next.co.uk/style/ls247389/r59558#r59558

4 https://www.next.co.uk/style/ls235545/q02972#q02972

I don't really like any of the shoes you've linked. They look uncomfortable and more suited to a narrower leg. The white trainer looks great.

@MerryChristmasToYou yeah I also prefer the trainers but I'm looking for options for the work occasions where I can't wear white trainers but would still like to wear the trousers.

Maybe a brogue? Not black though. A darker brown could look nice.

I really feel a wide leg trouser needs a chunky shoe (certainly on me anyway) If not trainers something like these which I spotted in M&S earlier and thought were quite cool. They come in camel or black.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/suede-buckle-chunky-loafers/p/clp60610397?extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_bau&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9fqnBhDSARIsAHlcQYTpF2ZCXh8jFPZn7R3f9KIvEkSoPhtnCT-VEdXYJ1jKjtBLpuHfRB8aAsZyEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I think you need a brown chunky lace up with them for a more office-y look.
The loafers look a bit too dainty, as do the plimsoll type shoes on the FF website.
I'm not keen on loafers or ballet shoes, which may be colouring my judgement.

Those chunky loafers look more like it.

I don't like non-chunky loafers with them, but I like pointed toes:

https://www.zara.com/uk/en/animal-print-slingback-shoes-p12512110.html?v1=267205175&v2=2291331

Thanks all, will see if I can anything a bit chunkier for my wide feet that work! Anything too chunky can look silly on me, so I couldn't go as chunky as some examples above, but chunkier than the ones I found earlier could work.

Thanks! I quite like this style. I did feel like something pointed might be an option here when I tried them earlier.

Be careful on stairs with pointy shoes and wide leg trousers. I have had several near misses!

I'm not used to wearing such wide legs, it's a concern!

They are lovely trousers. In the black version Fat Face has styled them with ankle boots. I think it looks better when you don't see flesh between hem and shoe. It needs to look smooth with a bit of weight to balance it iyswim.

[[https://www.fatface.com/footwear/womens-footwear/boots/betsy-zip-detail-ankle-boot/980683.html?dwvar_980683_color=CHOCBROWN#pagination=true&q=boots&start=24

Those are a good choice. Don't go for black and definitely not patent.

I like wearing brogue / lace up shoes with a small platform wedge.

similar to this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarks-Womens-Baille-Brogue-Leather/dp/B08Q3ZCL11/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=Platform%2BBrogues&qid=1694465662&sr=8-8&th=1

You can wear just about anything really. An ankle boot with a rounded-point, or a chunkier loafer is the most comfortable choice, or you can do a clog. I've always loved clogs, and they look great for fall.

All the shoes you linked to are ugly. 3 is the least offensive.

https://lanxshoes.com/collections/womens-shoes/products/whitewell-tan?_pos=5&_fid=795f4d9be&_ss=c&variant=44184260477166

Hand made in England!

Love the trousers. I think you can't go too dainty, or too heavy so a proper shoe but no thick soles.

The fabric of your trousers (nice trousers!) is like a heavy twill and I'm not sure it will go with your choices. I think the chunky brogues, chunky loafers like the ones PP have linked would look great for work.

...actually, looking at the way the black ones have been styled with the leather boots and not liking it, I think pointy shoes don't look good with them.

Dark brown chelsea boots (with a thick sole).

Yes, that what I think too.

Between the extra fabric and the chunky shoe it all too heavy and the shoe ruins the drape of the pants.

How kind lol. I quickly browsed for a few examples of wide-fit shoes that would be work-appropriate, not much thought went into it. I find some of the very chunky shoes quite ugly too, so each to their own.

Anyway, thanks for everyone's input. Some interesting comments in the mix!

Yeah, agreed. I might try some slightly chunkier options but the very chunky ones look incredibly stupid on me so I can't go that route. Might try a brogue as well as pointed!

these are lovely!