Soft waist trousers - that aren't awful

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I'm having some gynae issues that mean I bloat terribly during the day. I'm a size 18, but by the end of the day my tummy is so bloated I can't bear anything touching it.

I a children and youth worker so I tend to wear trousers - I'm an older one though so don't go too heavy on the dungarees - Is there anywhere I can find any non dreadful soft waist jeans/ trousers that won't make me feel like I need to rip them off my body?

Thanks in advance

M&S do fantastic elastic waistband denim/jersey trousers with pockets. They’re a bit warmer & cosier than the jersey trousers and are perfect for me WFH. I’ve also worn them into the office on occasion.

I purchased mine last year and found they came up slightly big and long. The straight leg version are quite wide legged as well.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/denim-jersey-straight-leg-trousers/p/clp60716264?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Totally agree re Halara.
So comfortable and very good quality.
I wear the black ones as work trousers (HCP) so they are washed daily at 60degrees, despite this there has been no fading or shrinking.
Added bonus that they somehow make my bum look fabulous and skin over any lumpy bits, obviously this is kept covered by a tunic for work, but definitely good enough to wear outside of work too. In fact I flew long distance in them 🥰

I have some next black wide leg joggers that are quite smart.

Brand melyr advertises trouser that are yummy friendly, not bought but definitely look interesting design.

Denim Elasticated Waist Wide Leg Trousers | M&S | M&S

If you like wide leg - I wear have these in black. They are a mid-weight fabric. I got the slightly larger size so they never dig in and cope with the variations in stomach size throughout the day! I can wear them with trainers or boots, smart or casual. They are flat fronted but elastic at the back.

I recently got some wide leg black ponte trousers from Tu. Super comfortable and at 25% off they were about £12. Perfect for work if you want to buy a couple of pairs and not break the bank.

Love Saint & Sofia. Their stuff lasts forever too.

Came here to recommend these. My navy ones get worn on repeat! I have IBS and find them fine on bad days.

I've just ordered these from Next, I can't seem to send a link from the app so apologies. I'm hoping they will be soft, warm and comfy. In reality I will probably look like Rupert the bear 🐻

These are your new best friend:
https://www.next.co.uk/style/su263730/n78725

The entire “belly” bit is flat and stretchy, so no digging in. Really flattering width of leg too I find - wide, but not TOO wide. Come up large and long, but maybe that gives bloating room!

Halara fans - what's the inside leg like? They look strangely short in some of the online pictures but maybe that's just the style.

How about this kind of thing.

https://www.cottontraders.com/products/stretch-jersey-denim-slim-fit-pull-on-jeggings/AC16614.html?dwvar_AC16614_color=Indigo#q=Jeggings&start=12&list=search%20result&p=1

Cotton traders also do some pull-on bootcut jeggings that you couldn’t tell aren’t actual jeans. I love them. Very stretchy, not bulky around the waist so very comfortable. I think they have a straight leg version, too.

Not sure what you mean by 'older' but my mother persuaded me (50 something) to get trousers from Robell.
If your budget is tight, try M&S or Tu at Sainsburys.

I bought these yesterday and they are so comfortable. They also come in different colours too.
www.matalan.co.uk/clothing/charcoal-grey-acid-wash-wide-leg-jogging-bottoms/15752323.html

I have these brushed jersey wide leg trousers from Uniqlo. Super soft and comfy at the waist. https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E479285-000/00?colorDisplayCode=69&sizeDisplayCode=003

Another vote for Snag, I have both the wide leg and the kick-flare leggings and they are sooo confortable. Don't be fooled by the name 'leggings', they are proper trousers.

I wouldn't recommend wide legged trousers if you walk to work or station, the cold air rushes right up your legs. Tapered trousers in a warm jersey material keep the cold out.

I have these from Zara in burgundy and cream. Love them and they are smart enough with the right top and jacket.

I have similar issues and basically live in Lucy and Yak Alexa trousers - they do them in normal colours. Also have the added benefit of being cotton so if you prefer natural fabrics they are also a good choice.

Oliver Bonas - love them!

I second the brushed cotton barrel leg trousers as recommended by @Cheesecrunch mine arrived yesterday and are so comfy. I think you need to be careful and make sure your top half is smart to pull them off for work, and I’d recommend the black over the blue, I ordered both but the blue are verging on PJs so they’re going back.

I was just thinking how great they’ll be for my worst period days at work as the waistband won’t dig in at all.

For reference, I didn’t need to size up but did go for petite (5ft 2)

Sorry, here’s the link

www.next.co.uk/style/su666926/f74548?ranMID=53096&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-7DmH8M3Hkk6pG27_EYidJg

Thanks for the link but they look like chef's trousers.

I was coming on to recommend M&S, I have IBS and can bloat up suddenly at any time, so I can’t really bear zips anymore. I’ve bought two pairs of heavyweight jersey trousers from M&S in the last couple of weeks, they are fab and look more expensive than they are. I got a denim look pair for £30 and a Navy pair for £28.

Snag (the tights company) lovely wide waist band soft enough too