What’s your favourite pair of trousers? Is it that trusty pair of jeans that you reach for as reflexively as if you’d just put your hand on the hob? Is it the black elasticated waist pieces that spend half the time in the wash because you wear them at least twice a week? Or maybe it’s the light linen pair that got you through last year’s boiling-hot summer?
Whatever your favourite pair of trousers, we’re fairly sure they all have the following things in common:
If we’re right, then we’d also be willing to bet that if you’re reading this blog post, you’re in the market for a new pair of favourite trousers. Maybe your old pair are looking a little worse for wear, or maybe you’re trying to keep up with the latest trends. If so, you really cannot go wrong with something from our women's trousers collection.
With so many gorgeous pieces available (if we do say so ourselves), you’re sure to find something that goes with just about everything.
And the good news? At Bonmarché, we design for every shape and size, so whatever your figure, there's a pair in here with your name on it.
Let’s start with something for the fashion-conscious, trendy lady: we’re of course talking about wide-leg trousers. After years of fitted silhouettes being in style, we know a wide leg can seem daunting, but with a pair of wide legs, the silhouette is doing a lot of the hard work for you. Rather than clinging or restricting, like we know that pair of slim leg jeans has been doing, this style creates a longer, leaner line and balances out the figure, particularly for a pear or curvier shape. If you’re petite or more of an apple shape, you can still get that elongated line with a cropped pair. It truly is instantly flattering, and knowing how to style wide-leg trousers is much simpler than you'd think!
We’re huge fans of the wide-leg style, so we have a lot in stock. Some of our favourites include the following:
Lightweight Textured Wide Leg - linen-lightweight denim, textured appearance, and a functioning zip fly, these jeans are easy to dress up with a breezy blouse or down with a comfy tee. Want a real fashion moment? Check out the matching waistcoat for coordinated styling.
Relaxed Tie Waist Wide Leg – if you’re looking for something lightweight and comfy, these are the pair for you. With the ability to pull them on and tie at the waist, they’re super easy on the tummy. Oh, and did we mention, they have pockets? Reach for these every day with a basic tee or the matching top.
Structured Twill Wide Leg – with a weighty twill fabric (think denim heavy but much more fluid) and soft drape, these are our absolute favourites this spring. With two colours available, a classic black or stylish khaki, we’re sure you’ll find something you really like.
Cropped Seersucker Wide Leg - if you’re ready to look truly gorgeous this summer, the familiarity of this seersucker fabric, paired with a deeper waistband, pleats and, of course, pockets, is the perfect combination. It’s fashion-forward, but the neutral colour and familiar fabric should make them very easy to style with pieces already in your wardrobe.
Okay, let’s get one thing straight, when we’re talking about smart trousers, we’re not thinking a stiff and formal work piece that makes dressing for work a pure misery. Nope, we’re imagining light patterns, drawcord waistbands and comfort-led tailoring that moves with you rather than against you! No longer just for the office, our smart trousers can be worn all day, every day, from dinner with the girls to everyday errands.
Some of our smart trousers in our collection favourites include:
Check Tapered Drawcord Waist Trousers – with a lightweight check print and relaxed waistband, these trousers are as comfy as they are fashionable. Style them with a fitted knit or a simple blouse, and you've got an effortlessly smart-casual outfit that works for almost any occasion.
Side Stripe Jersey Wide Leg Trousers – if there’s one fabric that keeps us feeling comfy, it’s jersey. Paired with a wide leg and sporty side stripe, these are very modern and go beautifully with everything from a crisp white tee to a longline cardigan.
Trousers are notoriously hard in the summer – how do you find something that makes you feel confident in your body but also keeps the heat at bay? The answer is simple: cropped trousers. Ours are crafted with breathable fabrics, making them ideal for the warm weather. Think linen, cotton, viscose and jersey. And with so many colours, prints and shapes in the range, you're almost certain to find something that slots straight into your existing wardrobe without a second thought.
Whether you're heading on holiday, pottering around on a warm weekend, or just want to feel like summer has arrived a little early, here are a couple of our go-to picks this season:
Coral Leaf Print Crinkle Wide Leg Cropped Trousers – if you’re looking for something that truly shouts summer, these are the pair for you. The bright blue and summery palm leaf print is perfect for the beach or if you want to feel like you’re on the beach. Pair with a light brown top for a quick and easy outfit.
Leaf Print Narrow Cropped Trousers – for something more subtle but just as light and airy, these leaf print trousers are ideal. Style them with a floaty blouse and flat sandals, and you've got one of those effortless summer outfits that looks like it took real thought but came together in minutes.
This is really the whole point, isn't it? A great pair of trousers shouldn't just work for one occasion, they should earn their place in your wardrobe by working for all of them. Style your wide leg with a casual tee and trainers for the morning school run, then swap in a blouse and sandals for lunch with friends and suddenly you've got a completely different outfit without changing your trousers once. The same goes for your printed crops on holiday. They're just as brilliant back home with a simple white tee and sandals on a warm afternoon. One pair of trousers, endless outfits. We told you it was simple!
So there you have it - proof that finding your new favourite pair of trousers doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're ready to take the wide leg plunge, after something smart and comfy for everyday life, or just want a fun printed crop to see you through the summer, we've got something for every shape, size and occasion. Go on, treat yourself!