Please find me a modern, comfy pair of trousers that I can wear to college with trainers

[Prenelope]

I'm going for relaxed but stylish- Toasty/Hush etc vibes. I'm a size 14 and 5.8. I'm also a really lazy online shopper.

I need them for college (I'm 58 but doing a masters), so don't want to look too 'smart'. Extra points for an elasticated waist!!

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E467043-000/00?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz7C2BhDkARIsAA_SZKagHAZaoSniwbFG-W_tndN3OrRsIV44EJ--pNKICVbUanm5N2okccYaArGaEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&colorDisplayCode=30&sizeDisplayCode=003

Big fan of Uniqlo for smart casual

I've been eyeing these for when I've got some cash: https://www.baukjen.com/collections/jeans-trousers/products/jay-pant-with-lenzing-ecovero-caviar-black-and-olive

Something from

Community Clothing?

Though I hope they produce some cords for autumn.

Or have a look at

Weekend MaxMara.

The autumn collection is full price but they do still have a sale. The cords are gorgeous. (And won’t look ‘smart’ if you wear them with sweatshirts or a huge cable knit cardigan.

(Impressed, btw. I was only mid-fifties. )

These are all great, thanks. The uniqlo ones are sold out in navy in my size sadly and not keen on the black. I love the baukjen ones but I already have two pairs of side stripe trousers!

I completely forgot to add

YMC

which is absolutely what you want to look Toast-cosy but not weird faux Greek village artist’s retreat. Sorry not Uniqlo prices but honestly gorgeous clothes.

😆😆😆 absolutely brilliant description thanks, I'll have a look

(Personally I’d burn any side stripe trousers … Or at least hide them away from your new fellow students.)

This is what my dd says 🫤

These are my favourite pants at the moment but looks like they only have a range of sizes in the light colour (I have the other colours). Love them. They may get more in.
www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E461643-000/00

I only know that I wore side stripe trousers for my MA interview eight or nine years ago, so …

Anyway - pretty pictures from YMC A/W2024 lookbook:

I couldn’t figure out how to link from the H&M app sorry! But these are my most worn trousers at the moment and in the sale they are such a bargain! I’m 33, 5’5 and a 12-14. I bought a M which fit fine but the L might have been a comfier.

Oh my - these are surely perfect? I like this colour with the coat outfit best:

American Vintage cords

but if you buy them in every colour you’ll be done until next summer. (Don’t do this; you will inevitably be a possibly unexpected size 10 by November. Stress. Trust me.)

I am so envious. It was possibly the best year of my life …

These are really nice on. A heavy weight cotton that will be good for autumn.

www.marksandspencer.com/twill-cargo-drawstring-trousers/p/clp60686597?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

These are nice but sold out :(

Oh dear, just preparing a bonfire …

Yes I have two pairs including a red pair which I love, but dd has vetoed them

What is wrong with them??

I think they are just a bit mumsy nowadays

Agh! This is the truth of being older - I have no idea (was thinking mine looked great - ha ha!!)

@Prenelope I went back last year at 48 and my lovely peers couldn't have cared less what I wore.

Very best of luck with your studies, I hope you enjoy being a mature student as much as I did!

Free people bay to breakers trousers are my fave. Erica Davies influenced me into buying them on Instagram 😂
Size med would fit 14

Saint and Sofia runway trousers are very comfy, can be dressed up or down. They have a few similar comfy looking styles.

Oh I love mine but not for college lol

Thank you I absolutely love it!

I word striped trousers constantly <gah>

And would love a pair of Saint and Sofia for this new term - I'd forgotten about them.

Having a lovely time on Freedom People website too but have never ordered from there.