Trousers

Trousers that sit well at the waist, fall nicely and still feel right after a long lunch: finding them is one of life's small victories. This collection of women's trousers gives you plenty of cuts to choose from, so you can find the shape that suits your figure and your week rather than the other way round. Waist, rise, leg width and length all matter, and the right combination is different for everyone.

Wide-leg trousers lead, including flowing palazzo styles that swing as you walk. Straight-leg cuts and high-waisted designs offer a neater line, pull-on styles with a drawstring or elastic waist look after the easy days, and a range of jeans covers the weekend. Striped and printed pairs add a bit of character, and matching sets with a blouse or a blazer save you a decision. Black, blue and grey are the backbone, with white, beige and khaki for summer. Most styles run from S to at least 2XL.

Match the cut to the shoe. Wide-leg styles look lovely with a flat loafer or a block heel from our shoes, while straight legs sit neatly over an ankle boot. A wide leg that just grazes the top of your shoe gives the longest, neatest line. For the office, smart trousers with one of our blouses and a blazer do the job without fuss. At the weekend, ladies trousers in a relaxed cut go with any simple top from our tops and shirts, and a pull-on pair makes good sense for a long journey.

Once you find women's trousers that fit properly, you will want them in three colours. That is allowed, and it may be the easiest wardrobe decision you make all year. Start with black, then have some fun with the second pair.