Are ankle grazer trousers over now?

[NotMeNoNo]

Early last year I bought these slim flare black trousers from Arket. (Can only find a photo in green but mine are black). I've lost a bit of weight and they now fit better, but because I'm short, they are full length on me and they just feel like some old bootcut jeans from the noughties. I'd rather shorten to ankle length them so I can wear with my chelsea boots and chunky loafers. Am I going to be regretting this by halfway through the winter? After the panning some cropped trousers recently got on S&B I'm not sure.
Please don't go on about "your ankles will be cold", I have plenty of both boots and socks.

I don't want to be 'that' person OP but which length would you prefer? You sound quite dismissive of them looking like regular bootcut jeans, so to me it sounds like you would prefer them shortened to look like on the model. That's really what counts because not a lot of people who see you everyday are going to know if shorter trousers are 'in' or 'out', some people will like the length and others not.

I'm 5.4ft but only a 28" inside leg so buy my trousers short length so they graze my ankles. I would have them shortened so I could enjoy wearing them. I never get cold ankles, also means they don't trail and get damp in the winter

I don't think ankle grazers are over but the shape has changed. The bootleg / flared shape you are looking at is in fashion whilst straight /narrow ankle grazers are out. I'm also short and loving the look of awkward length ankle flappers !

I can't wear ankle grazers, they make me look like I escaped from the psychiatric unit.
A colleague who is very tall and thin wears them and all I can think about is Olive Oil from Popeye.

I think ankle grazers just look like trousers that are too short.

I mean I just cannot keep up with trouser lengths and styles, they all seem to go out of fashion as soon as they are fashionable it's all a bit ridiculous 😀

I also think that ones shaped like that are still in, less so the tapered/cigarette type, although they can still look good in the right outfit! If you don't like them full length, turn them up with a few tacks and see what you think?

I love ankle grazers only because on my little legs they are normal sized length 😀. I had a fab pair in the 90s a stone washed denim with zips up the ankles.

I like them not quite as short as the picture but so the slim part of my ankle can be seen, basically. I think on balance I'll do it. I can cope with people thinking I can't afford long trousers.

I've just got mine out again after not wearing them for a couple of years. I saw someone on TV with them on and thought why am I not wearing mine they look nice.

They're not as popular as they were a few years ago, but I don't think they're 'over.'

I think you should wear whatever you like and makes you feel good ❤️

Well, obviously yes, but I'm also trying to retain a faint connection with current trends before they finally race away from me.

I think my point is current trends are so last year . . .

They just remind me of skin heads back in the day. Short trousers and chunky boots.

I hope so. It's just an excuse for makers not to make trousers the correct length and sell different lengths.

I had those as well! Next were still selling similar last year.

Have always hated these! They look like you got pants that are too small 😂

I love an ankle grazer but always felt that flared ankle grazers looked odd. I dont care if im not cool, ive been sticking to cigarette style ankle grazers … I actually usually wear capri style trousers but because im so short they are actually ankle grazer length in me 🤣

my teen daughter has slowly weaned me off my ‘millennial mom’ skinny jeans, and to her credit I find the looser style more comfortable now.

IMO they look ridiculous. They should be over together with barrel leg trousers.

I think it is a timeless length. They look perfect with ankle boots in colder months.

I think the last two replies illustrate the dilemma!

Yes hence my unhelpful 'but what do YOU like' post :P

I grew up in the 90s and people whos trousers were too short were called 'ankle swingers' and implied their mum couldn't afford to get them new trousers that fit. I really struggle to get away from that even 30 years on. Saw no issue in shorts that came past your knees though!

I think ankle grazers are chic if styled correctly.

I've got into barrel leg this year. They really suit me.