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WHAT TO WEAR THIS WEEKEND

WIDE-LEG TROUSERS

- By Camilla Ridley-Day

COMFORT FIRST

For a skinny jean addict like me, I’ve approached this season’s wideleg trouser trend cautiously. A streamline­d silhouette is always easier to achieve with a tighter fit but after the past few months of lockdown everything feels, well, a bit tighter. Plus we’ve spent so long in leisurewea­r that comfort is still a priority. A wide leg gives both a casual relaxed look, but, crucially, can be dressed up, too. Whether it’s elevating a jumper or testing a spring shirt as I am here, they’re a statement for your legs without actually having to get them out.

CATWALK INSPIRATIO­N

DesIgners have embraced this trouser trend: Louis Vuitton made them extra baggy and louche, while Tom Ford’s black satin style is ripe for the return of the red carpet. Chloe’s pillar-box red version waves goodbye to winter — these crepe trousers I’m wearing from Boden are similarly cheerful, but easier on the wallet. They have a weighty feel which you should look for to ensure they hang properly.

IT’S A CINCH

A hIgh waist is crucial for elongating legs. I like styles that have a belt included to accentuate the waist, drawing the eye away from hips and thighs. You can always add your own belt. Choose a top you can tuck in without creating extra bulk. If the thought of a blouse alone makes you shiver, a longline cardigan goes well over the top.

TAKE YOUR PICK

BrIDgIng the gap from our muchloved joggers is John Lewis’s soft jersey palazzo style (below). or try a bright pop of colour with ghost’s bottle green pair with elegant dart detailing. Cropped versions (Jigsaw below) work well with a chunky ankle boot. or keep it long and make like Victoria Beckham who knows a peep of a heel underneath will create even more leg length.

 ??  ?? Navy and red are great pairings for your own ‘back to the school gate’ vibe
Billowing sleeves flatter arms
This belt is removable if you’d rather keep things simple
Deep pockets at the front avoid extra bulk around the hip area
Shoes the same colour will create the illusion of even longer legs Shirt, £28, next.co.uk; trousers, £90, boden.co.uk; shoes, £149, kurtgeiger. co.uk
Navy and red are great pairings for your own ‘back to the school gate’ vibe Billowing sleeves flatter arms This belt is removable if you’d rather keep things simple Deep pockets at the front avoid extra bulk around the hip area Shoes the same colour will create the illusion of even longer legs Shirt, £28, next.co.uk; trousers, £90, boden.co.uk; shoes, £149, kurtgeiger. co.uk

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