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Wide-leg trousers look terrible on me!

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LadyCrumb · 09/03/2025 07:34

Please help a 58 year old apple find some nice trousers šŸ™
i’m 5’6ā€ and a size 12, but have no bottom to speak of and a protruding stomach.
i like Toast, but all of their trousers are either very wide legged or have elasticised waists. I would love some trousers that are slim legged with flat front and side buttons, but can’t find any. I like Arket, Cos, Toast but have the shops of central London at my disposal. Either dark denim or black I think.
any suggestions for either alternative flattering styles, or shops where I might find what I’m looking for, would be gratefully received. Budget up to Ā£150.

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DustyLee123 · 09/03/2025 07:38

I’ve just sent some wide legged linen trousers from M&S back as they made my legs look like tree trunks, I’m better in something more fitted.

LadyCrumb · 09/03/2025 10:58

Thanks both, I think maybe I might have to start wearing skirts, or just embrace the crimplene slacks my grandmother wore.

Will reply properly when back from a fact-finding trip to the shops...

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LemonBossy · 09/03/2025 11:06

Not in your league price wise but I recently bought these and really like them:

https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-pull-on-carrot-leg-trousers/p/clp60716232?intid=mobileappppdpshare

Wasn't sure about the shape - I have a tummy and short legs but they are actually very flattering and comfortable.

Maybe an upmarket version of that?

SirChenjins · 09/03/2025 11:06

What about swing trousers? If you type that into Google lots will come up.

LadyCrumb · 09/03/2025 11:51

I’d like this shape (without the turn ups) in dark denim

https://www.arket.com/engbp/women/trousers/product.fold-up-chino-trousers-beige.1260458001.html

And these in a dark denim.

https://www.cos.com/engbp/women/womenswear/trousers/product.elongated-capri-trousers-black.1272102001.html

I can’t really deal with elasticated waists. Love the buttons on the swing trousers, but not the wide legs.

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