Shoppers at Next have discovered a chic yet comfy alternative to traditional jeans, finding the Elasticated Back Wide Leg Trousers to be ‘very versatile’ for any fashion situation. These trousers offer a smart, tailored appearance but come with an elasticated back waist, providing far greater comfort than often rigid denim.
Retailing at £34, they boast a fashionable wide-leg style that pairs seamlessly with anything from trainers to heels, or sandals when warmer weather rolls around. In addition to their functional concealed side pockets and hidden fly front, Next promotes the garment’s versatility, noting they’re simple to either ‘dress up or dress down depending on the occasion’.
Whether paired with knits or a classy shirt for work, a casual T-shirt or vest with a cropped jacket for a daytime ensemble, or a flowy blouse for an evening out, these trousers provide a fresh stand-in for jeans, reports Birmingham Live.
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Online shopping reviews confirm their appeal, with one person claiming the trousers are the ‘most comfortable’ yet still ‘really smart’. Another praised the ‘loved the elasticated waist’, while other comments highlighted their easy-wash and quick-dry benefits, making them ideal for workwear.
One satisfied customer shared: “Comfortable and hang lovely when wearing. Waist band is stretchy and fits nicely. They are easy to wash and dry quickly, so great for work.” Another enthusiast remarked: “Really smart, comfy trousers, love the elasticated waist.”
A third customer found the fit and leg length perfect, while Louise commented: “Comfortable alternative to jeans. A little long for a regular fit but this may come in useful when washed!”
A couple of reviewers noted that the trousers ran a bit long, with one commenting: “Comfy, smart. Dress up or dress down, very versatile. Bit long but I’m only short.”
Another shopper echoed this sentiment, saying: “Most comfortable trousers, beautiful, but don’t know what’s happening to Next with sizing, the length of their regular trousers are far too long.”
However, Jacqui, a 5ft5in tall shopper, found the trousers to be a good length on her. It’s worth noting that the trousers are available in various lengths to cater to different heights.
The Elasticated Back Wide Leg Trousers can be purchased on the Next website for £34. For alternative options, Marks and Spencer’s Pleat Front Wide Leg Trousers are priced at £45 and come in petite and tall lengths, while New Look’s Elasticated Wide Leg Trousers are currently on sale for £14.99.
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