Wednesday 21 January 2015

Wide leg trousers

Wide leg trousers

Wide leg trousers by fortytherapy 

I was reading one of Kat's posts over on www.doesmybumlook40.blogspot.com the other day & she was talking about wide leg trousers & how they're going to be all around this season *punches the air in happiness!!*  I really do love WLT, I find them so comfortable & if the cut is right, very flattering on my shape.  She had listed a jersey pair from ASOS which I knew would be perfect for my upcoming trips to Marrakech & New York as they'd be comfortable enough to travel in but could be dressed up when needed.

However, I was having a mooch round town yesterday whilst my car was being MOTed (it passed, phew!) & popped in to Next where low & behold, they had a perfect pair of jersey WLT just in.  They're lovely soft, but thick jersey fabric with a tie belt over an elasticated waist & pockets & they fit like a glove.

So this afternoon I had a wee trying on session to see how I would wear them for travelling & then for going out in the evening thinking about the fact I've got to keep my packing to a minimum.  I kept my Converse on for both outfits as we'll more than likely still be out & about walking in the evenings but you could also swap them for dressier flat sandals for the evening.  I wouldn't personally wear them with heels as I think they look better with flats & also, I'd need another pair in a longer length for heels!

Apologies in advance for the grainy phone photos, I think I need to re-jig the settings a bit as my photos keep coming out dreadful at the moment!!  I've also taken them in my daughter's room as I can't get far enough away from my mirror in my room to get a full-length shot!!



The second photo is my ideal sort of outfit for travelling in as it's just so slouchy & apart from the laces on the Converse, very easy to slip on & off through customs.  In fact, I may just swap the Converse for my slip-on Skechers, which sadly don't look as good but are so bloody comfortable, it's like walking on marshmallows!! 

 I always take a scarf on plane journeys because even if I'm not cold (highly unlikely at the moment - hot flushes are back with a vengeance, hence the pink-faced photos!!) I can use it as a pillow.  Also, no makeup, just a really good hydrating serum, moisturiser & lip balm to stop my skin from drying out too much during the flights.

For evening, I'd chuck on the trousers with a simple fitted black t-shirt & my favourite leopard blazer, minimal makeup, slick of hydrating Revlon Lip butter in Candy Apple & that's me done & ready to go in 5 minutes!!

When I was making the board on Polyvore, I noticed that Next also do them in navy which I know I'm going to have to get too.  Are you a fan of the wide leg trouser?





11 comments:

  1. I love them Sarah - I too love them with flats - they need to be longer a swishy for heels. I got a pair of wool ones from ASOS last year which are great - now I need to go and dig them out and wear them! I do love the idea of a jersey pair though for travel! x

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    1. They're so comfortable, I love them! I bought a couple of years ago from Next, a couple of pairs of heavy crêpe lined WLT & they're great too. X

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  2. I tried this a while ago with my Stan Smiths but I felt like I was wearing work trousers and trying too hard to be down with the kids! I think I need to try again with another pair of wide leg trews as I love these looks you have created xx

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    1. I think the trews & SSs would look fantastic on you Michelle, you could definitely carry that off! X

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  3. I had some gorgeous grey ones from Oasis years ago & I'm kicking myself for getting rid of them! Sadly I'm on the short side so they have to be just right or I look swamped! Love your leopard blazer! x

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    1. Oh no Andrea, how annoying! Mind you, when I think of all the clothes & shoes that I've gotten rid of over the years that have come back in fashion, I could crying - I would've saved myself a small fortune! X

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  4. These look fab on you, Sarah! I love them with the denim jacket - my sort of outfit. I have quite a few pairs of wide legged trousers that I really should dig out again. I'm stuck in a skinny rut I think! Lynne xx

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    1. I've got quite a few pairs of WLT that I can hunt out & wear again although I'll not be getting rid of the skinnies just yet! X

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  5. I love wide legged trousers but I do find getting the top half right can be much harder than with my skinnies. Love how you have styled it with a denim jacket, and as you say perfect for day or night. xx

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    1. Because I'm very obviously not a size 8 anymore *sobs*, I have to stick with fitted tops when I wear WLT or I look ginormous. That's why I really like these particular trews because they're not too tight across my stomach so I can wear tighter tops!! x

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  6. I love wide legged trousers but I do find getting the top half right can be much harder than with my skinnies. Love how you have styled it with a denim jacket, and as you say perfect for day or night. xx

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