Well like I said I do only wear trousers. No skirts. No dresses. I did lie though! I did say I don't wear elasticated waist trousers and I find that I have indeed got some!!! I have just taken all my trousers out of my wardrobe and I have to say I have quite a diverse range.
I have a loads of skinny and straight legs jeans in a variety of colours from beige through brown, black, wine and bright blue! I also have several pairs of leggings and jeggings in a variety of colours. And I have trousers ranging from tight and skinny, straight, ankle grazers and flares. The good news is there was only one pair that I couldn't fasten up. Result! A few more running sessions and maybe they will fit too!
I have to say that I'm loving my Gok jeggings. I bought some last season and wore them to death so I bought a couple of pairs this season in black and indigo but they also do grey. I find with leggings that I feel a bit vulnerable because they don't exactly provide much support. Everything is free to wobble and believe me it does. For me anyway. But Gok's jeggings are different. I feel supported. They even make my stomach feel flat. Miracle!!!
View link here: http://j-sainsbury.co.uk/media/798827/gok5.html
This season I've also bought two pairs of jeans from River Island. Normally I'm a bit nervous of trying trousers on in River Island because they are made for skinny people who like to show their knickers above the waistband of their jeans. I feel this is not the most fetching look for me! Anyway, I tried these jeans on and they just fitted perfectly. My knickers were discreetly covered - thankfully - and they are so comfy! Love love love them!
This is the link to one pair I bought:
http://www.riverisland.com/women/jeans/skinny-jeans/Black-PU-trim-Taylor-skinny-jeans-623013
Trousers are tricky though. There are so many types - skinny, straight, bootcut and flared and which is right for you? I always used to wear bootcut but now I don't wear them at all. I like to wear straight cut with flats and skinny with heels. I've discovered that wearing skinny jeans and heels makes me look thinner even though I had previously thought I was too fat to wear skinnies. Now, needless to say, I wear them at any given opportunity! I also like flares though. Flares and heels can give a really nice silhouette as the swishy material is quite flattering.
However, right now I have to divert from my trouser tales to talk about what I'm going to wear tonight. I'm going out with my husband, Rich. We are having dinner at a posh restaurant with a business associate of Rich's and his wife. I have never been to the restaurant before and I have never met the people we are having dinner with before. So . . .what to wear???
I have pulled out 6 different pairs of trousers and they are on my shortlist but then I have to figure out a top to wear with them and shoes or boots! I'm thinking - why am I writing this blog I should be upstairs trying to figure out what to wear!!! We leave in an hour and ten minutes!
But . . . what look do I want to go for? And more importantly will it make me look thin? Not much to ask. Anyway, watch this space - photo coming soon of what I decide to wear.
It's a tough 1!! U will choose some trousers then change ur mind when u pick a top!!! I say go trendy.. skinnies,heels and cool top.
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Thanks Jane. I only tried on two pairs of trousers! Photo coming later. xxx
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