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I'm thinking of these trousers as a staple this winter?

16 replies

Honds · 11/10/2026 14:55

https://www.superdry.com/womens/trousers/mid-rise-baggy-jumbo-cord-pants-272707.html

Smarter than joggers, more comfortable than jeans.

I like the wide leg baggier styles, I have a narrow waist and thick thighs, I think they flatter me. But, the waist must be visible, I need tops that either tuck in, are fitted or short

What jumpers would you clear with the trousers...and/or are they awful?

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Bufftailed · 11/10/2026 14:57

Love them. I am a 12/14 and end up looking chunky in this style. I might try these though

DeftGoldHedgehog · 11/10/2026 15:06

Nice trousers, and I think this style is flattering if you have solid legs but not a lot of weight on the middle. Tops I think need to be fitted - ish and sit on the waist or tuck in. Another style I can get away with though, with flat front wide or relaxed straight trousers is boxy shirts like they have in Uniqlo, which can be tucked in or worn loose.

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E485265-000/00?colorDisplayCode=10&sizeDisplayCode=003

I am size 10/12 and the S is ample as they are a bit oversized.

Anothercake · 11/10/2026 15:54

I love these and I'm going to steal your idea! I'm 5'9 - What's the length like if anyone knows? And @DeftGoldHedgehog if I'm a size 8 do you reckon I also size down?

DeftGoldHedgehog · 11/10/2026 15:59

Yes maybe try XS in the shirt. Looks like they sell the trousers by inside leg measurement. I'm 5'7" and the shirt sits over the waistband length, they don't show my belly- short but not cropped. Depends on boobage as well of course.

StylishAndBeautiful · 11/10/2026 17:03

Yes. Good choice.
I've not embraced the barrel leg style but that's me.

I'd wear skinny tops not the boxy cropped ones.

Which colour(s) are you getting?

watchingthishtread · 12/10/2026 09:42

I like them a lot but judging from the length of the zip they're more of a low rise than a mid rise. The top might need to be longer than you think to avoid a cold bare midriff.

SusieGIass · 12/10/2026 09:45

There are lots of tops out right now with a cinched in waist - that would look great with these and would give you a beautiful silhouette.

I'm personally not a fan of baggy trousers but if you get these, dont pair them with any tops that are remotely baggy as the effect will just look scruffy and sort of big all over. I generally think if you go wide on the bottom half keep the top slim and vice versa

DorsetKnobBiscuit · 12/10/2026 10:45

I like them but would worry about them soaking up water like a wick on wet days.

SalmonOnFinnCrisp · 12/10/2026 12:57

Well the model certainly isnt enjoying wearing them....

PhyllisBide · 12/10/2026 13:01

They are lovely.

Monty36 · 12/10/2026 13:31

I don’t think they work in cord fabric. They are too baggy in the leg. Cord trousers work better when straight cut or slim. Baggy ones, no.

Gwenhwyfar · 12/10/2026 20:33

Monty36 · 12/10/2026 13:31

I don’t think they work in cord fabric. They are too baggy in the leg. Cord trousers work better when straight cut or slim. Baggy ones, no.

Is it not just that the models have been put in ones that are too long? Looks like you can choose the leg length...

Loverurarliving01 · 13/10/2026 05:52

How old are you? To me, this is something teenagers or people in their early 20s would wear.

I understand it’s fashionable now, but I don’t think it will last long. It’s just like in the early 2000s! These trousers are so impractical, especially in winter. I remember wearing them as a teenager, and they would get soaked, dragging along the ground as you walked. You’d keep stepping on the hems, and little pieces of fabric would start falling off.

Thinking about it now, I actually find them quite gross, to be honest! Maybe they’re fine in summer, but definitely not in winter; unless you live in a sunny country or never walk anywhere!

StylishAndBeautiful · 13/10/2026 11:30

@Loverurarliving01 , I don't think I got the memo about age limits on clothes.

Loverurarliving01 · 13/10/2026 16:45

StylishAndBeautiful · 13/10/2026 11:30

@Loverurarliving01 , I don't think I got the memo about age limits on clothes.

Of course, there are no age restrictions on what you can wear, but let’s be honest, just because you can wear something doesn’t mean it looks good on everyone.
Personally, I find it strange when grown women dress like teenagers. I understand it’s fashion, but I don’t particularly want to look like the teenagers I work with.

StylishAndBeautiful · 13/10/2026 16:53

@Loverurarliving01 , there's no way I'd look like a teenager but if I like something I don't see a reason to not wear it.
Wide-legged trousers don't suit me but I like cords.

I'm in reasonably good shape physically and weigh the same as I did in my late teens. I probably couldn't get away with what some of the teenagers here wear but I don't want to wear huge joggers and crop tops. Smile

There's nothing that screams teenage about the cords in the OP other than the scowling model. They look quite not-teenage to me.

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