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Super comfy but smart looking trousers

132 replies

dancingmonkey · 23/12/2023 17:10

Do they existed?! Want something that i could literally lounge around in as I work from home and like to feel comfortable but also can go out in as I often have to pop out. I can never be bothered to get changed so just end up going out looking a right mess!
any suggestions, would be willing to pay £60/70 maybe £80 for right item but obviously bonus if cheaper!

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SugarCookieMonster · 08/01/2024 16:55

Hilary Radley wide leg trousers. Got them in Costco but you can pick up a pair on Vinted £5-10. They are elasticated waist, flat front and wide leg. Thick but silky soft material.

I have them in 3 colours, navy, black and beige. The beige are not see through at all, wore dark pants with them and you couldn’t tell. Wash well, just hang dry as don’t need to iron.

Got lots of compliments in the office as they were a River Island dupe!

Parapapampam · 08/01/2024 17:31

dancingmonkey · 06/01/2024 20:53

do you have the me+em ones yourself? Do they come up long? I’m only 5’4

I have the cropped version of the Me+Em palazzo, https://www.meandem.com/crop-palazzo-pant-black I'm 5ft 1 and they're full length on me. I tried the normal length and they were very long on me, but I'm quite a bit shorter than you.

Crop Palazzo Pant | ME+EM

ME+EM's Black Crop Palazzo Pant is the perfect pant to travel or lounge in on holiday. Crafted from modal elastane jersey, this has a soft hand feel and features an adjustable roll-top waistband for premium comfort that is ideal for new and expectant m...

https://www.meandem.com/crop-palazzo-pant-black

m00rfarm · 08/01/2024 18:42

We have a shop called Punt Roma - I think you can get some items in the UK (or visit when you are in Spain or Portugal!). They do excellent stretch heavy ish weight trousers which I wear all winter in multiple colours - they are so comfortable. They also do a summer version in a cotton stretch which again I wear every day. They are between 25-35 euros a pair, wear well and wash well.

spanishviola · 08/01/2024 19:39

Workawayxx · 06/01/2024 10:21

I third (fourth?!) these wide leg M&S ones. I have the navy and now need the black 🤣. So comfy and only £17.50 but really thick nice fabric. Also no ruching/elastic at the waist (just stretchy all over) so they look nice with a top/jumper tucked or semi tucked. I find an actual elasticated waist makes me look bigger.

Are these warm enough for this sort of weather?

UtahGirl12 · 08/01/2024 21:18

@spanishviola, yes, warm enough for this weather. The material is lovely and thick.

spanishviola · 08/01/2024 22:06

UtahGirl12 · 08/01/2024 21:18

@spanishviola, yes, warm enough for this weather. The material is lovely and thick.

Thank you. Off to buy some now.

wanttogetadvice · 08/01/2024 22:46

Rohan Amblers for summer and troggings for winter. I practically live in them

FastandLoose · 08/01/2024 22:49

Asquith - some of the wider leg bamboo ones. They’re amazing.

Workawayxx · 09/01/2024 13:57

spanishviola · 08/01/2024 19:39

Are these warm enough for this sort of weather?

Yes, they're pretty thick jersey which makes them look smart and drape nicely too in my opinion. Definitely thicker than leggings fabric, more like ponte fabric?

ZiggyZowie · 10/01/2024 00:10

Try Temu.co.uk.

I've bought trousers off there and no more than £20

MikeRafone · 10/01/2024 08:31

don't use Temu

they are data collecting, thats is why you need to download their app - which then is collecting all your contacts, social media and other apps on your phone - they then can use this information themselves or sell it on

MikeRafone · 10/01/2024 08:32

to further add - its why products are so absurdly cheap, its a ploy to entice you to download the app as they get more more for your details and the selling is the carrot to hook you in

ZiggyZowie · 10/01/2024 10:23

I don't use the app

OneMorePlant · 12/01/2024 15:01

You can wear sweatpants with some boots and a nice coat/blazer and purse and look fine.

It's just about knowing how to dress it up and mixing with some stylish high quality pieces.

Super comfy but smart looking trousers
OneMorePlant · 12/01/2024 15:03

MikeRafone · 10/01/2024 08:31

don't use Temu

they are data collecting, thats is why you need to download their app - which then is collecting all your contacts, social media and other apps on your phone - they then can use this information themselves or sell it on

Literally almost every company, app and website does this.

bonkersplonkers · 12/01/2024 18:56

h and M have what they label as "slacks" in several colours. I may or may not have bought 2 pairs

CharlotteBog · 12/01/2024 23:07

bonkersplonkers · 12/01/2024 18:56

h and M have what they label as "slacks" in several colours. I may or may not have bought 2 pairs

Oh my...I don't know if I can bring myself to buy slacks!
They conjure an image of something from Littlewoods in beige with an elasticated waist and a permanent crease down the front.

bonkersplonkers · 13/01/2024 08:17

CharlotteBog · 12/01/2024 23:07

Oh my...I don't know if I can bring myself to buy slacks!
They conjure an image of something from Littlewoods in beige with an elasticated waist and a permanent crease down the front.

I know, I struggled myself. They aren't as bad as they sound honestly

Tinytigertail · 13/01/2024 08:48

I'm not even dressed yet and have just ordered 4 pairs of trousers thanks to this thread!

WhatAFoolishFool · 13/01/2024 14:48

I got some paper bag trousers from H&M years ago which were perfect.

Sunandsea26 · 13/01/2024 20:21

Halara skinny jeans! Look like jeans but feel like leggings. My go to for wfh!

Stressedoutmammy · 13/01/2024 22:00

I’ve just bought cargo joggers on sale in Zara, super comfy, super cheap but look great too.