Black trousers are a staple in most women’s wardrobes no matter the season.  But for many women, finding the perfect pair seems like mission impossible.
Here are my top tips on what to look out for:

The waistband: Where the waistband sits makes a big difference to the fit, especially for your tummy.  Look out for a slightly higher cut that ends just on or below your belly button.  These will be much easier to find in stores since the fashion is shifting from hipster to high-waisted.

This will give you extra tummy support and make it much easier to wear shorter, more fitted tops. If you can find a pair with a wide waistband…even better.

The cut: Your ideal cut will depend on your body shape.  If you want to de-emphasise your hips, bum and thighs then a bootleg or straight leg will work best for you. 

The wideleg/ flair trouser is making a comeback, so give those a try.  Just make sure that they fit well in the waist and hip and flare from just above your widest point so they give you shape.

If you are happy with your bottom half, then feel free to play with skinny or slim leg styles.  To update your look, opt for a high-waisted pair this season.

The length: To make your legs look as long as possible, I recommend full-length trousers or just above, on or below your knee.

¾ lengths actually make your hips look wider and your legs look shorter.  If you don’t believe me, try shortening one leg of your ¾ length trousers to just above, on or below your knee and see for yourself. 

The flared hem trouser is making a huge comeback.  This is great for elongating legs as you can wear a high heel underneath and no one will be the wiser.  Make sure your flared hem covers the top of your shoe for this effect.


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