Shoppers seeking flattering and comfortable trousers for office wear or summer outings have discovered a standout option in the £40 Single Pleat Wide Leg Trousers with Linen from M&S. Available in UK sizes 6 to 24 and three leg lengths—short, regular, and long—these trousers earn a 4.7 out of 5-star rating. Buyers highlight their good quality and perfect fit.

Design and Comfort Features

Crafted with a linen blend, the trousers offer a lightweight, luxurious feel in navy or ivory shades. The wide-leg style and single pleats create a graceful drape that flatters the figure, particularly by concealing the midsection.

Shopper Enthusiasm

One size 14 reviewer, who stands at 5’2″ with a longer torso and shorter legs, shares: “At last! After ordering and returning loads of different styles and cuts of modern design trousers, finally a pair that not only fit but actually flatter my short size 14 body! Every other pair made me look dumpy, squat or frumpy. These trousers were my last attempt and they are amazing, fitted at waist section, the pleats hid the tum and the proportions of the wide leg are cut for petite ladies. I have just bought the navy and hope for more colours in this style.”

A 64-year-old shopper adds: “I love these – very flattering. Love the flat waistband, I read the reviews and sized up slightly – between a 12 and 14 – so chose the 14, I have a ‘tummy’ and this style hides it very well as they are high waisted… I can even tuck a top in and still looks good… Also love the length, I have very short legs but chose the short… so slimming, over the moon – feel very trendy for a 64 year old!”

Another 84-year-old buyer notes: “Lovely trousers, either dressed up or casual wear, bought a pair when I saw how lovely they were on my daughter and love to dress well.”

Reviewers praise the shape, comfort, and crease-resistant material: “Really nice shape, very comfortable. The material is lovely and doesn’t crease – great trousers.” One mentions a minor issue with length on shorter sizes but still recommends them for their quality.

Comparable Options

Roman offers the Elastic Waist Wide Leg Stretch Trousers for £25 in various colors, with shoppers calling the design gorgeous and perfect. Next provides Smart Front Linen Blend Wide Leg Trousers for £34 in options like chocolate brown and sage green.