I usually wear M in trousers and skirts, but after trying M in these trousers a while back at full-price, £75, as I struggle to get trousers from KW that are long enough and wide enough. But these trousers didn't go near to even doing up on me, and I had missed in the description where it said they had a hook and eye and a zip - I thought they were just pull-on in style! With the big reduction in the sale I had nothing to lose but to try L. Well, the trousers were just enormous, and I needn't have opened the zip to get them on, although I had to put my glasses on to open the hook and eye - why use such a flimsy cheap-looking thing when a small button and hook would have been a far better option, or none at all. Really difficult to open before even getting the trousers on. I'm not sure who approved such a design that you need glasses to open it. They were enormous everywhere and particularly around my backside. So here we are - and I bought the same sizes in the skirts - M couldn't do it up, and L enormous and so shapeless, and nothing like the model in the catalogue with the fancy photography. I have been buying since 2005 from the start, and it both worries me and upsets me that the quality is suffering and poor for the price. Sadly the trousers and the skirts are going back. Not a bargain, sorry!

I didn't expect these to suit me as wide leg trousers often make my 'rugby thighs' look even chunkier. But whilst visiting the studio I tried the Navy pair just because - and they looked surprisingly fabulous! I then tried the Chocolate pair as I have many navy bottoms, and they really looked amazing so I had to get them! They went from not being on my list at all to be at the very top! I've worn them several times and they seem to suit many occasions. They can be dressed up or down and I think will suit transitional as well as warmer weather as they are very airy and swishy. I found that they stretched a little around the waist during wear and I have now decided to take them in as I want them to sit snug around my waist rather than on my hips (I'm a neat hourglass shape). Also partly to do with losing a couple of kilos. They have washed well although I noticed some slight felting, but it was easily rectified with a light fabric shaver. I also noticed a little snag in the material near the hem which affects the pattern but thankfully I can hardly see it. This was probably during washing so I will be using a delicates bag moving forward. I spin at 800 rpm, dry on a hanger and after a light steam they look fabulous again. I expected them to crease quite badly and take a lot of steaming/ironing but they really don't. The hook and eye is a bit fiddly but I don't have issues with it. It faces outwards rather than inwards but once I figured that, I can fasten and unfasten easily even without looking. However, they still stay done up fine with just the zip. All in all a really lovely versatile pair of trousers which I know will get tons of wear. Resisting the temptation to buy a second pair!

The fabric is substantial and good quality, suitable for all seasons. The subtle elastication at the rear waistband of the trousers makes them fit well and the hook and eye wasn’t a problem. Good hem allowance for the extra tall. They were fine on my 5’7” frame. Looks good with the Joni blouse and a belt as a jumpsuit.

I am a winter but I got the navy which I think are fine for winters. These have tided me over working long hours in a retreat venue where I needed to be somewhat smart to welcome groups but also able to move freely and run around problem solving. The fabric does always show more fibres after washing (which may come off with a lint roller) but these will be really useful and easy to wear.

I bought these in the brown spot, and I’m pleased with them. The fabric seems to be a good quality fairly substantial fabric which hopefully won’t crease too badly. Perfect length on me, I’m 5’7’.