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My pet gripe is badly cut, and therefore, fitting trousers. For me, I find that there is enought material in trouser legs at the back, just below the b*m, to make me another pair of trousers. Why do manufacturers think that just because you want a largist size, for waist and stomach purposes, that you have thighs like York Hams. No, I have nothing against York Ham, but I feel as if I am being buried in fabric. It is same with the bottoms, for me at least. I only have size five feet, so too much fabric flapping around covers my shoes, and makes my feet disappear. They are far too wide and out of proportion. These are all from M & S, who'se standards have definitely slipped in recent years, in my mind. I have always bought their 'Short' length trousers, and even they seem to be getting too long. Am I shrinking in height in me old age.
As a result of this, I have decided to alter all my trousers to fit ME, not what the manufacturers think will fit me. So this morning I have 15 pairs hung on the door to go at, and I am determinded to get them all done over this weekend. Phew
Julia in Derbyshire

Morning Julia, gosh your going to be busy this weekend. I have never got on with M&S trousers personally speaking and I agree with you, I do think they've gorn downhill a tad lately, I only buy food there now, which is good.

I think your doing the right thing at least your trousers will fit YOU.

Happy sowing...

xx

Good Morning to you too Whirley. Regarding M & S standards. I remember well when my old Mum worked in a knitwear factory as a 'runner on'. M & S inspectors would come round the factory, and if just one thing was wrong on a line, the whole order would be cancelled, and hundreds of dozens of an item, would be consigned to the factory shop.
I cannot see M & S inspectors going around the slums of Mumbai, or where ever, these days, inspecting goods made by cheap labour.
I wouldn't mind paying more for the trousers, if only they fitted me
Julia in Derbyshire

My ex father in law (RIP) made his fortune via M&S in that he was responsible for alot of the clothing (mainly ladies) that then came in from Italy or wherever, they'd go to his warehouse and there they would be put on hangers, labelled up etc and then off to the store. The M&S clothing inspectors would randon check garments and if any fault was found, they would reject the lot...they were very stritct. It was quite nice for me cos I got given a lot of samples.

I always found that M&S trousers were never long enough from waist to crutch so would do me a mischief when i sat down .
This was in my slimmer days too .these days its Evans ! I did buy some trousers in 2001 when we were in Canada and thought they were excellent fitting ,they do cater for the larger sizes well BUT all the trousers now seem to have an excess of material round the bum area ,and the thighs ,even though mine are big!! still could do with tailoring . My daughter says i look bigger in them & they do me no favours . I havent lost weight either <

Shirley Babes, that is just what i mean about the b*m and thigh area. I have a size 18 now, but even have problems with them.
Julia in Derbyshire

Perhaps the extra material in the Posterior Area is to cater for the possible damage to the Ozone Layer and Protect it. **M**.pmsl:o))))>

i have never bought m&s trousers
but i got a nice knitted top from there the other week
and it fits OK

Even in Evans, I find the bigger the size, the shorter you are expected to be. We can be tall and large too you know, and probably still in proportion at times.

I think trousers have got longer lately but that is because we are all expected to wear killer heels, as is the fashion, with them. A couple of years ago they were much shorter and I struggled to find 'extra long' long enough to fit me. Now I can get them easily and sometimes even fit a regular length.

Back in the 70's trousers went through an 'extra-long' period, and that coincided with the incredibly high platform shoes that were in at the time. My jeans fitted over my 8 inch heels easily then lol

i dont wear tousers, but i do find my pj bottom r far to long,

me beibg short lol xxx

MIne are always too short Stray lol

Phew - have just finished all 15 pairs of trousers. Just got to press them back into shape, and turn the bottoms up, tomorrow. Been at it all day, but have had me f*g breaks on here.
. I am now preparing the evening meal, chops/chips (oven)/ and a healthy salad, and later, washed down with a liberal Brandy and water. I have earned it, despite what my consultant says.
Have to prepare myself mentally to make a phone call to someone tomorrow, about geneology, and am trying to work out what to say.
Have a good evening, and see you all tomorrow.
Julia in Derbyshire

PS Has anyone managed to make contact with Hoff and Budgie. My theory is that they have gone away on a d***y weekend together. Naughty boys.

Lots of Love to All

Julia in Derbyshire