When it comes to new warm weather fashion essentials, then M&S has been seriously impressing us recently.
The high street retailer dropped its new highly anticipated spring edit that had us highlighting our top picks of the season. If you’re looking for a comfier alternative to jeans, we know just the item.
The Pure Cotton Twill Barrel Leg Trousers are currently proving to be incredibly popular, earning an “in demand” and “selling fast” status on the M&S website. Costing £39.50, they will update your range of staples at a budget-friendly price.
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Crafted from a pure cotton twill material, they have been designed to have a “soft hand feel” when worn. The barrel-leg shape provides a smart and fashionable look that can be dressed up or down, depending on your preference.
The stylish trousers are completed with a flattering high waist, two handy side pockets and a button and zip fastening. They will pair well with virtually anything from chunky trainers and loafers to delicate blouses and lightweight jumpers.
Designed in short/petite, regular and long lengthways, these £39.50 trousers are are available in sizes six 24. They can also be snapped up in two neutral colours – ecru and hunter green.
Owing to their popular status, the Cotton Twill Barrel Leg Trousers have earned a 4.4 rating among shoppers, as those who have bought them praise the “crease resistant” and “soft” material that they favour over the traditional jeans.
One glowing review read: “Love love these trousers! Love them so much I bought them in the khaki and ecru colour. I am 5ft3 and bought the regular leg length. The material is lovely and thick. Great quality. I can’t wait to wear these for spring / summer!”
A second shopper praised: “Love these so much have just ordered in the other colour for summer. Soft, almost peachy fabric, comfortable with the elastic at the back but good shape at the front. The green is a good neutral.”
Someone else said: “Bought these trousers in green and I love them. Nice weight for spring not light weight but lighter than jeans. Perfect length and I haven’t worn them yet but seem to be quite crease resistant. Sit well on the waist, not too high and very comfortable.”
Another M&S shopper said: “Great fitting and comfortable everyday trousers and a good alternative to barrel jeans.”
One shopper who took issue with the design and fit wrote in a two-star review: “Disappointed with these. They were a mid rise on me so not the correct fit for me and they came up small in the waist yet the leg was perfect. Would make the perfect spring summer trouser.”
Purchase the Cotton Twill Barrel-Leg Trousers for £39.50 on the M&S website here.
With temperatures rising, now is a good time to look for lighter weight clothing items. For a similar style, Next is stocking its Linen Rich Barrel Leg Trousers for £26, with three colours available – sage green, white and black.
Uniqlo also offers its own Linen Blend Barrel Leg Trousers for £34.90. They can be bought in four colours – orange, off white, black and blue.