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Assuming you like loud tasteless clothes - which of these would you pick?

71 replies

Sadik · 06/11/2024 22:12

For going-out trousers - gigs, outdoors parties etc. If it makes a difference, I'm short, mid 50s and small built but no waist.

Sunflower print L&Y / Flowers / More sunflowers
(& if you hate this sort of style, perhaps don't bother telling me so, I realise it's not to many people's tastes.)

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Justme10 · 06/11/2024 22:14

I love the first sunflower ones 🌻

northernsouldownsouth · 06/11/2024 22:15

My favourite is the first pair too - perfect for gigs / summer festivals

Scutterbug · 06/11/2024 22:17

I’d pick the second ones. I love a patterned, flowery trouser!

HereForTheFreeLunch · 06/11/2024 22:18

The first sunflowers.

Sadik · 06/11/2024 22:19

I do love the first ones - but the flowery ones are perhaps (slightly) more subtle?

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Plamas · 06/11/2024 22:22

Definitely the first pair

merryhouse · 06/11/2024 22:23

I like both the first two (sorry) - can you justify two pairs?

The blue sunflower ones don't look quite right, not sure why.

OnlyWhenILaugh · 06/11/2024 22:24

1st pair

Netcam · 06/11/2024 22:24

Yellow sunflower.

GiantHornets · 06/11/2024 22:25

I’d go for the Maria print. Now you’ve found the sunflower print, you’ll see it everywhere. L&Y do trousers, dungarees, a jacket a bag and a backpack in that print

UltramarineViolet · 06/11/2024 22:26

I like the first sunflower pair best

I don't think the middle option are as fun or funky as either of the sunflower ones

Precipice · 06/11/2024 22:28

Why "tasteless", OP?

I like the middle one the best, but what sticks out to me is that the panels haven't been matched up with where the design falls on them. It's a shame, because it really lets down the print. This is technically true of all of them, though it's the least visible in the first one. I'm not keen on the rose right in the middle of the front in the second one - I wouldn't want to draw the eye so near my crotch, by preference.

NeedSomeComfy · 06/11/2024 22:28

Definitely the first ones. I find the second flower pattern quite ugly and the cut of the 3rd ones is weird. But I'm actually tempted by the first ones myself although I'm not sure I'm bold enough to pull them off.

Onlyvisiting · 06/11/2024 22:28

Well I'd choose the first one for the fabric, I prefer a stiffer jean fabric to the twill ones.
However, both of them gave done a pretty rubbish job with the pattern matching but especially the first one. Makes the seams up the front and the back really obvious

Awrite · 06/11/2024 22:29

I like either of the sunflower ones. Not keen on the middle pair. Not quite one thing or the other.

tallegorical · 06/11/2024 22:30

DEFINITELY the second pair. They are more unusual but also look chic and cool. The others are too mainstream and look a bit cheap.

ErrolTheDragon · 06/11/2024 22:30

I wish I had the confidence (and occasion) to wear those. The first two are both good, I love the colours in the second pair. Maybe it depends on your colouring.

Apillthatmakesyousayalltherightstuff · 06/11/2024 22:31

Not yellow.and green. I think the blue is best but the black would go with more tops.

DuesToTheDirt · 06/11/2024 22:32

#2. I've seen a few sunflower ones similar to #1 and #3, so I'd go for something more original.

wandawaves · 06/11/2024 22:33

Either of the sunflower ones are great! I don't like the other floral ones, not sure why, they're just a bit... drab?

WhatASadLittleLifeJayne · 06/11/2024 22:35

GiantHornets · 06/11/2024 22:25

I’d go for the Maria print. Now you’ve found the sunflower print, you’ll see it everywhere. L&Y do trousers, dungarees, a jacket a bag and a backpack in that print

I’ve got the sunflowers and yep, everyone has something in that print! It’s so nice and nostalgic though. The ‘More Sunflowers’ one is totally not as nice IMO. I LOVE the black ones with pink/red flowers though ❤️

Sadik · 06/11/2024 22:37

I agree the second pair aren't as eye catching, but it's a good point that they're maybe a more wintery feel in colouring.

Also true there's lots of sunflowers around, but I'm not sure I mind that really 🌻🌻

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Ilovelurchers · 06/11/2024 22:40

I have to disagree with most of the respondents.

I find the first pair a bit clichéd and mumsy and I wouldn't wear them.

The second pair are nice but to me more or a formal trouser - I would wear them for occasions, like garden parties (were I to be invited to them) or work maybe.

The third pair I love, and would wear just for every day (shopping etc) and for going out in the evening. I would style them with quite a bit of black, like the girl in the picture. Boots like docs, and a black top. I think they are ace.

RawBloomers · 06/11/2024 22:48

I like the second and third more.

Second pair aren't as eye catching initially, but have more interest up close. First pair seem a bit samey, IYGWIM (though I like them anyway!) I think the blue on the third pair really sets the sunflowers off better.