“Ankle-flashers will flatter whatever your height” | As seen in The Times
“Certainly don't underestimate the power of some great off-duty strides,” says Fashion Director of The Times, Anna Murphy. In her article ‘The best casual trousers to buy for summer’ she explains that “A friend of mine had been looking for some [casual trousers] for a couple of years. The other day we went for a personal shopping session together at ME+EM and she found her pair.”
Discovering our Cotton Barrel-Leg Crop Trouser in dark tan, her friend described the trouser as "The epitome of smart casual” - "So hard to get right."
Indeed, we design our trousers with all shapes and sizes in mind and through a thorough process that rigorously tests the fit and fabric for each style. Our barrel-leg works particularly well on curvier frames due to more fabric across the hips that tapers lower down.
The cropped design of this particular style also works perfectly as full-length on petite women, with deep cuffs that can be turned up to shorten the leg further. A stretchy elasticated waist, meanwhile, ensures maximum comfort, with an imitation horn button for smart finish.
“Ankle-flashers will flatter whatever your height; that said glimpse of flesh can in fact lengthen the leg, at the same time as
one’s entire look,” says Armstrong. As for her friend, “since then she has been stopped in the street whilst walking the dog. (Good.) And she is consistently manifesting signs of considering herself to be eternally in my debt.”
Armstrong states, “There has never been a better time to be a denim denier. There are so many great alternatives to jeans, not to mention track pants.”