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Looking for the next Holy grail of trousers.

55 replies

AlicePottery · 18/02/2025 10:33

Ok, I know how some of you like a challenge, so I'm looking for a new pair of trousers which need to fit the criteria listed below.
Currently I live in these (or baggy jeans):

www.marksandspencer.com/fr/pantalon-coupe-large-en-jersey-extensible/p/P60506499.html

They are almost perfect (only flaw being no pockets). Ideally I'd like something similar but in a lighter 'safe' colour (beige or cream, maybe grey) but I can only find them in dark colours.

What I'm looking for (in order of preference):

  • Machine washable (and tumble dryer safe, also I don't iron 😅)
  • Comfortable but smart (for work)
  • Wide fit
  • Long (I'm 5'7 but have stupidly long legs)
  • Pockets

They also have to be deliverable to France. Budget up to 50€. I'm a size 14ish (42/44 French size).

Also I'd like the moon. On a stick. Please.

OP posts:
RampantIvy · 02/03/2025 07:07

I was also going to suggest Ninepines. They are £££, but absolutely brilliant. M and S have a horrible tendency to shrink in length, but the Asana pants don't. I have the relaxed straight, which are pretty wide. I am 5'7" and have the 32" leg length and they are perfect.

They wash well, don't shrink and don't need ironing.

Uniqlo aren't great for longer legs IME.

AuntieMarys · 02/03/2025 07:13

RampantIvy · 02/03/2025 07:07

I was also going to suggest Ninepines. They are £££, but absolutely brilliant. M and S have a horrible tendency to shrink in length, but the Asana pants don't. I have the relaxed straight, which are pretty wide. I am 5'7" and have the 32" leg length and they are perfect.

They wash well, don't shrink and don't need ironing.

Uniqlo aren't great for longer legs IME.

Edited

Thanks for the recommendation...they keep popping up on my feed! I think I'll order....I'm a 34 inch inside leg

SoScarletItWas · 02/03/2025 08:16

PlumpAndDeliciousFatcat · 02/03/2025 07:01

Have they improved their lengths then? They never used to have anything longer than a 29” inside leg but I’ll look again if so!

Would also like to know this because their long is categorically not!

MonkeysandParrots · 02/03/2025 16:12

Sorry for the monster link

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