Nicola Sheppard, owner of independent boutique CC of Wimborne, which stocks designer trousers by Marble, Toni and Joseph Ribkoff, shares her top tips on finding the best styles
It’s hard to imagine the freedom that trousers give us today in terms of lifestyle, working wardrobe and even eveningwear with the return of the jumpsuit – didn’t really take off here until as late as the mid 20thcentury. Before that, trousers had mainly been worn behind closed doors for physical exercise or housework.
Even after World War II, which saw civilian and military women wearing trousers, trends still remained fixated on skirts and dresses until the 1960’s. The women’s rights movement thankfully changed all that.
Never before has there been such an enormous choice when it comes to your bottom half. Styling and leg shapes range from skinny to wide-leg flare and some of the most gorgeous cropped trousers are a key look for spring/summer 2022. The colour palette is amazing too with bolds to pastels, funky prints to dramatic stripes – something to suit all colour and clothing personalities.
High-rise helps
Higher rise trousers make your legs look longer and enhance your silhouette. Jeans with an elasticized waistline don’t have to mean frumpy. They give an amazing fit.
Marble is one of our best-selling ranges because all the trousers have a signature high waist which works to support and flatter your tummy. Our customers come back year after year as the fit is so incredible. The cut is particularly flattering if you carry weight on yur tummy as it narrows the waistline, reduces that muffin-top and flatters your posterior.
Beat the bagginess
Trousers with the right amount of stretch will stop unsightly bagginess around the bottom. Go for a make that has a good stretch factor. A four-way stretch in Marble jeans means you can confidently say goodbye to a baggy bottom, enjoy extra comfort, more control and excellent shape retention.
Skinny or straight?
Skinny are figure hugging and perfect for tucking into boots and also look sexy with high-heels. Not ideal for every figure – if you carry weight in your thighs, you’d be far better off with straight-leg jeans which are more forgiving and still show off your curves. They also rock a great pair of stilettoes. Slim-straight is a new hybrid combining the best of skinny and straight to help create a narrow silhouette.
Ankle grazers
Sit above your ankles and a great look if you have a fancy pair of shoes to show off or team with trendy pumps for smart/casual. Looks particularly good on petite women. Taller women can find they look like their trousers have shrunk so be careful!
Bootleg
Really good for lengthening the look of your legs. Be sure to pick a style that fits snugly from the waist down to the knee for elongated silhouette. A great daytime look that is comfortable and flattering.
Cropped trousers
Very big for spring 2022. Get the right length crop for you! Trousers that cut you off in the wrong place can make for chunky calves. Look for designs with pretty detail around the bottom which add interest and can be kinder to calf proportions.
Pocket detail
Avoid jeans with small pockets on the bum. The smaller the pocket the bigger your bum will seem! Get the pocket size right and go for a bit of detail. Our Toni range has subtle diamante detailing on some pockets. Or to make a real statement, check out the beautifully detailed Joseph Ribkoff jeans with statement images on pockets and legs.
“A pair of brilliantly cut cotton trousers can be more beautiful than a silk gown” – fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto
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