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Navy wide leg trousers

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onebusymum · 14/04/2026 20:48

I am after some nice navy trousers to go with this blouse for evening wear on holiday. Im struggling between buying petite and regular! Some shops trousers are too long, others too short, I am 5ft4.
i have just picked up some petite ones from New Look today and they are too short!

Navy wide leg trousers
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Catlady007007 · 14/04/2026 20:51

Just buy regular length and take the trousers with you an alterations shop. Remember to bring the shoes you intend to wear with them.

I have to do this for practically every pair of trousers I own!

onebusymum · 14/04/2026 20:55

I could try that thanks, we don’t have any shops that do alterations near us, I could try a seamstress but they all seem busy this time of year with weddings and prom, as I tried with a skirt this time last year.

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Tonissister · 14/04/2026 20:57

I'm 5'4 and wear M& S regular navy wide legged linen trousers which would go with that top.

Doggymummar · 14/04/2026 21:11

What's your inside leg measurement?

onebusymum · 14/04/2026 21:11

@Tonissister thanks, Ive just been looking at them online, I’ll see if they have them in my stire, so I can try them on.

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HouseOfGoldandBones · 14/04/2026 21:19

onebusymum · 14/04/2026 20:55

I could try that thanks, we don’t have any shops that do alterations near us, I could try a seamstress but they all seem busy this time of year with weddings and prom, as I tried with a skirt this time last year.

You can shorten them with Wundaweb

Overthemoun · 14/04/2026 21:21

I’ve got short legs, Uniqlo regular length fits me - usually a 29/30 leg

onebusymum · 14/04/2026 21:22

@HouseOfGoldandBones i have done that a few times in the past.
@Doggymummar I haven’t a clue 🫣

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Daughn · 14/04/2026 21:29

Tonissister · 14/04/2026 20:57

I'm 5'4 and wear M& S regular navy wide legged linen trousers which would go with that top.

I agree. I am a relatively shortlegged 5' 4" and M&S regular is perfect. And that's across the range of trousers and jeans.

Daughn · 14/04/2026 21:30

Or if you are very short of leg. Try the jeans/trousers that are labelled as ankle length in M&S and get the regular in those.

Firesidechatter · 14/04/2026 21:34

Would navy not make it look a bit work like? Maybe a pale yellow or cream would be more holiday like?

onebusymum · 14/04/2026 21:35

Thank you, I’ll try and get to M&S in the next few days, panicking slightly as I go away next week!

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SellFridges · 14/04/2026 21:39

I also have the M&S ones in regular. I’m 5’6” but have stupidly short legs and these are perfect.

Doggymummar · 14/04/2026 21:43

That's your staring point. Measure your inside leg and you'll never make a mistake again. I'm same height as you and 27 inch is perfect fo4 flats, and 30 for heels

Northumberlandisbest · 14/04/2026 21:50

M ans S have some wide leg navy trousers in 3 lengths. They are amazingly comfortable and only £19.50.

onebusymum · 14/04/2026 21:50

@Doggymummar oh thanks, I’ll do this tomorrow!
I think I'm so undecided between what style to go for too, so that doesn’t help!

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