Page 3 | Saggy mummy leggings vs polished comfortable trousers

XStitcher87 · 2026-09-07T07:50:19+00:00

I’m returning to work from mat leave but work from home. I’m looking for a pair of trousers that are comfortable but look polished. I’m desperate to get out of my saggy mummy leggings and claim a bit of my identity back! Linen trousers would work for the warmer months but looking for the winter equivalent!

ThewordsofShakinStevens · 13/09/2026 17:52

HorseandHeron · 07/09/2026 09:17

MN put me onto M&S navy jersey wideleg trousers. They are so comfortable, need no ironing, look really smart - waistband and darts so they look nicely tailored but the waistband is actually stretchy. Very forgiving if your weight fluctuates. Very dark navy, almost black, so they go with everything. I live in them in winter.

Edited to add link: M&S wide-leg jersey trousers

They also do a straight legged version.

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These are my go to - straight leg version.
They look great

Socksey · 13/09/2026 19:32

Have you looked at Halara?
Comfortable, hard wearing and stretchy... but also smart styles... look at the sizing before you buy (in terms of measurements) .... I've not had anything from them that wasn't good

Dr13Hadley · 13/09/2026 21:33

UpToonGirl · 07/09/2026 09:15

I recently got these https://www.next.co.uk/style/sv057692/au1969 and they look fairly smart but they're stretchy and have an elasticated waistband. I got my usual size but tbh I should have probably sized up even though I tend to have to size down in Next.

I have these and wear them for work with smart trainers. Really comfy and thick material too. I’d agree that they probably lean on the small size. I’m a 10-12 and need a 12 in these as 10 is definitely too tight.

Callmemummynotmaaa · 13/09/2026 22:00

BushyDreamer · 13/09/2026 16:28

I tried the M&S trousers on today because of this thread and oh my god, they are not c section pouch friendly, even sizing up!

This is my HUGE problem with work trousers. I’m slim ish, small waisted (again) but carry bloat and bulge low on my belly around my scar (multiple sextons). I’ve been living in denim barrel as I love the thickness of the material. Would love some suggestions for workwear as I didn’t like the lightness of a lot of the uniclo I’ve tried. Leggings are my nightmare! Hold me in 🤣🤣🤣

Fieldday26 · 14/09/2026 06:32

cramptramp · 07/09/2026 09:25

What did you think about the leg length, first few reviews mention they are v long?

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I have these and had to buy petite for the first time in my life! I’m not tall but never been petite either. I’m around 5’4-5’5.

Fieldday26 · 14/09/2026 06:33

UpToonGirl · 07/09/2026 09:15

I recently got these https://www.next.co.uk/style/sv057692/au1969 and they look fairly smart but they're stretchy and have an elasticated waistband. I got my usual size but tbh I should have probably sized up even though I tend to have to size down in Next.

I have these and they are my work go to, wear them all the time with smart trainers to the office.

Comtesse · 24/09/2026 14:03

jazzcat25 · 11/09/2026 19:44

I bought some of these from Tu last week in charcoal and black. They also do them in navy and chocolate. Very similar to the M&S ones just a little cheaper and same look/feel

https://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/product/tuc147895081?cmpid=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20331231513&utm_term=___%7Bproduct_item_id%7D&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=&utm_custom2=825-875-8916&utm_custom6=TU_PPC_BAU_SEARCH_GOOGLE_PMAX+SHOPPING_CLOTHING_School+Uniform_xx_xx_Mixed_PMax&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20340546673&gbraid=0AAAAADCAkB8421xy5PgOui7m-ivg5s-Rd&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3e_OjZfnlgMVxJ1QBh0FxweSEAQYByABEgKaYfD_BwE

I bought a pair of these from Tu and they are great!! I’d say better than the M&S and they have pockets! Will see how they wash… but thanks for the heads up.

FabuIous · 25/09/2026 08:10

UpToonGirl · 07/09/2026 09:15

I recently got these https://www.next.co.uk/style/sv057692/au1969 and they look fairly smart but they're stretchy and have an elasticated waistband. I got my usual size but tbh I should have probably sized up even though I tend to have to size down in Next.

These look amazing!

NitchenNinja · 25/09/2026 08:24

FabuIous · 25/09/2026 08:10

These look amazing!

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I tried these on and they’re very flattering and so soft. Bit of a job getting over my hips and bum, but fine once on - I’m an 8 and they fit fine.

seahorsessky · 25/09/2026 17:00

Well leggings don't have to be saggy, so it's not a choice between one or the other. Women of all ages can look very nice in decent leggings, generally more so than in Vicky Pollard style trousers, but of course it's everyone's choice what they go for.

Gettingbysomehow · 26/09/2026 17:13

HorseandHeron · 07/09/2026 09:17

MN put me onto M&S navy jersey wideleg trousers. They are so comfortable, need no ironing, look really smart - waistband and darts so they look nicely tailored but the waistband is actually stretchy. Very forgiving if your weight fluctuates. Very dark navy, almost black, so they go with everything. I live in them in winter.

Edited to add link: M&S wide-leg jersey trousers

They also do a straight legged version.

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I would live in these if I didnt have a white cat. They are a pet fur magnet.