Marks and Spencer's new Velvet Pull On Wide Leg Trousers, priced at £36, are already proving popular with shoppers looking for festive outfits, earning a 4.9 out of five star rating based on 27 reviews.
The high-street retailer has released the trousers just under three months before Christmas, describing them as suitable for Christmas parties or New Year's Eve events. The bottoms come in black or bitter chocolate, available in sizes six to 24, in short/petite, regular and long lengths.
Design and comfort features
The velvet trousers are designed as a luxe addition to an evening wardrobe, featuring a wide-leg silhouette with added stretch in the fabric for comfortable wear. An elasticated pull-on waist aims to ensure a snug fit, even for those prone to bloating.
According to the retailer, the versatile design allows the trousers to be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. They can be worn with the matching Velvet Twist Off The Shoulder Vest, priced at £18, or styled with a sequin top, silk blouse, or chunky knit cardigan.
Shopper reviews
One satisfied shopper said: "These are gorgeous trousers and will be perfect to wear over the festive time." Another wrote: "Great trousers - excellent quality and the fabric drapes well. A rich dark chocolate brown - brilliant for winter evenings. True fit."
A third reviewer added: "Nice quality velvet. Just enough weight to make the trousers hang nicely without feeling too heavy or bulky. Great that they come in a variety of lengths. The short length is perfect for me. These will be a wardrobe staple for Christmas time."
However, one shopper gave a three-star review, noting: "Generous sizing, ordered a size down and short leg 5ft 6ins). Nice style trousers but would have preferred a thicker material for the price. Not sure what I would wear with them as they were lightweight. A matching sleeveless or mesh top maybe. Wasn’t convinced so returned them."
Comparisons and alternatives
Elsewhere, Next's Black Velvet Wide Leg Trousers retail for £36, offering a smooth tactile feel that drapes fluidly for evening events. They are available in black, green, grey, and a floral print pattern. New Look's Dark Burgundy Velvet Wide Leg Trousers are priced at £27.99, dyed to a rich dark burgundy shade for the cooler months.
One four-star review of the M&S trousers mentioned: "These trousers will be great for the party season with a silky blouse or fluffy sweater I think. They hang well and are a really lovely rich chocolate brown. My only negative comment is that the pockets are very bulky being velvet and are placed right on the hip bone so they add more bulk around my middle, something I definitely don’t need. However, I tried them with a loose hip length ruffled blouse and they looked fab, worn with pointed flats."
Another five-star review reads: "Lovely trousers. Great fit, perfect length, very comfortable and look very dressy. I bought both colours and am very pleased with my purchases."
