Elastic waisted trousers

I think in the past they were sneered at, but not any more. Most fitness types prefer elasticated waists. I think it depends on the style of trousers (and skirts as well for that matter).

I have some very nice linen trousers, sold for all ages, which have an elasticated waist - not that you would know unless you looked closely. From Fat Face. I also have a couple of Seasalt maxi skirts with elasticated waists which are also popular.

It depends how well they are made.

Norah

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Allira

I wouldn't wear the type of trousers which I remember my friend buying for her mother years ago. M&S polyester with a very gathered back waistband and a stitched seam up the front of the leg.
They always seemed very baggy but the ones I wear for every day have a flat waist and are a good fit, probably more flattering than those with a front zip and fastening.

I know the ones you mean, and wouldn't wear them either, but more modern ones (eg Sahara or Masai) can look better than zipped ones which have a button and fly to spoil the line of your top.

Out of interest, what line is spoiled?

Line?

Silhouette might be a better word, but line is easier to spell . Maybe I meant 'outline'? I don't usually write about fashion .

If you have a top lying over a zip and button you can often see the outline of them, whereas a pull-on style has a smooth outline.