Does anyone else think that trousers like this are hideously ugly?

I saw those and toyed with the idea of sending for a pair until I saw the price. I do like them.

I don’t mind cuffed trousers but these look as though cycle clips have been added.

Blossoming

Sorry Shirley48, I don’t like any of those, though I’m glad to see they are using some older models.

No, no, don’t apologise - I was being sarcastic - I think those clothes really are awful!!!

PS I like the look of the ones Shirley posted

I prefer them baggier than the ones pictured . Nipped -in at the ankles is safer as less likely to trip you up. I like to see pretty legs on display in tight jeans or leggings however most legs are less than pretty.

If the upper body is thick and the legs are thin and poorly muscled baggy leg coverings look better than having little thin legs hanging down below the top.

To be honest slim models look good in a paper bag. I like the casual look and see nothing wrong with them.

Shirley48

Like these, Witzend?

I like these, but I like the ones in your original post too

Yes. I have 2 white pairs very similar -one in relatively thin cotton - nice and cool for summer.

They look fine to me

Sorry Shirley48, I don’t like any of those, though I’m glad to see they are using some older models.

Like these, Witzend?

I like these, but I like the ones in your original post too

Shirley48

So, what would be more flattering? Something like these -

For me in summer I like fairly wide leg trousers in cotton or linen, or a mix - but nicely fitted at the waist and round the hips, IYKWIM. To me those are reasonably flattering, but I don’t expect anyone to agree with me.
I have several such pairs, some of which are at least 5 years old.

They're the sort of trousers that need to be put together as part of a'modern look'

As in the styled with shirt and as with model , white trainer/pumps.

Otherwise could look a bit cobbled together .

Casdon

I like them, and they look really comfortable. I always like to try new trouser shapes, I feel as though nothing dates me more than sticking to the familiar, so I’ll try anything on (except tight, see through or cut-out styles) and see what I think on me. Where are they from Witzend?

The company is Poetry , Casdon.
Virtually all natural fibres, and generally quite pricey.

Robin49

I completely agree. Absolutely hideous and not at all feminine.

That’s a really interesting comment. I have to say, when I put my clothes on each day, I don’t think, “Do I look feminine?” What looks feminine anyway? A floral blouse and a pink pleated skirt?

I’ve just read what I’ve written and I realise it sounds challenging. I don’t mean to be at all rude - I was just surprised by your comment. Would you like to say more about looking feminine?

Robin49

I completely agree. Absolutely hideous and not at all feminine.

I'd love a defnition of feminine trousers, by which I mean I don't think anyone could come up with one. What suits one woman won't suit another. Same with dresses, shirts/blouses, anything really.

My dad once said that what I was wearing (I was fifteen and about to go on a cycle ride) was "not very feminine". I was wearing my elder brother's cast off khaki trousers and shirt. I had very few outfits back then.

I said to my dad: "I don't have to try to be feminine; I'm feminine by definition." Dad, being the philosopher he was, took it in good part ?

They’re not to my taste, they look quite shapeless and not very flattering to me and so I wouldn’t buy them, but we’re all different, and no doubt some people will love them.

These are cheap and cheerful (and cool)

www.seagrassandwillow.com/product-page/the-elsa-linen-button-trousers

I don't dislike the style but there's something not quite right with them. Do the cuffs have a popper instead of being elasticated?

Witzend

To me they just are ugly. I dare say they’re extremely comfortable - but so are two loose cotton dresses I reserve for extremely hot weather, which are only marginally more flattering than a potato sack.

I’d assumed they were linen but having checked, they’re actually made of hemp, organic cotton and yak cord, whatever that may be.
£119.

Price mentioned here

Where does it say the price ?

Witzend

Blondiescot

They look comfy and cool to me. Personally, I wear what I want without worrying about people judging me for it...

Of course, Blondiescot, me too. But my point was that I wouldn’t want to wear something that to me looks ugly, especially not at £119 a pop.

Being short and fat, I probably wouldn't choose to buy them either, especially not at that price. However, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and if people like them, then why not? It'd be a boring world if we all liked the same clothes.

I thought they were elasticated bottoms but they're not. They're okay but I wouldn't pay that price for anything short of a winter coat anyway.

I ve been in knee length shorts all summer though

They don’t look ugly to me I love the white trainers/ plimsolls they are sooooo comfortable I wear them all the time
Not sure I d buy or wear these but I don’t find anything wrong with them

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