does my bum look big in this

M&S have big signs in their trouser department saying you can shop for your shape. Foolishly I expected this to mean that they would tell you if a style was suitable for an apple or a pear or a straight up and down. Instead they just tell you whether they are skinny, straight, bootcut. peg???, or cropped. No use at all if you want to know whether you should definitely leave them on the rail.

I agree wholeheartedly! Short tops just don’t suit me. M&S now have a lot of stuff only available on line but I know I should really get off my backside and shop ‘properly’.

I needed some nice soft baggy trousers for after my knee op and even M&S short length came in too long on me - size 16/18 and 5’6”. I discovered that their beach wear regular is perfect length as no one wears 6 inch heels on the beach!

I usually find that QVC will give the length and also often give the size of the model or the presenter and what size garment they're wearing which is useful.

I agree petunia my bum looks big in most things mainly because it is.?
Cotton Traders always give the length of tops in the description which I find useful.

M& S quote the length in ' Style & Fit ' as far as I recall .

Just off to double check ....

Yes, a good idea Petunia knowing the exact length would be a great help, what companies have you found that do this?
I have a few shortcomings of my own that need hiding.?

I quite agree, Petunia. I'd also like it to be compulsory to state the inside leg length of trousers. I have quite long legs and, sometimes, even a 'Long' isn't long enough.