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(Haider Ackermann - runway look from AW 2016)

Why is this a headline in my world, you may ask? Well I rarely wear trousers - I’m a definite dress/skirt girl, I always have been.

So jeans for instance don’t feature in my wardrobe. In fact, I shocked a mate on Friday by telling her I don’t own any jeans – she looked totally confused!!I have of course worn jeans in the past – but fashion and style choices, to me, are all about feeling great in whatever you’re wearing – and I don’t really feel my best in jeans - so I have phased them out of my wardrobe.

In my head, trousers are predominantly for the long and lean – and sadly I am neither.

There are however, two exceptions that I own. Firstly two pairs of Helmut Lang Reflex leggings that I have had for quite a few years (I think Helmut Lang still do them, check out www.helmutlang.com). These leggings are so comfy and don’t look like your typical leggings as they are straight at the ankle.

The second exception is a pair of Frame leather trousers, because…well…who doesn’t like a bit of leather in their wardrobe?!However, this Autumn/Winter unusually there are a number of trouser styles catching my eye.

So my thinking is this - the beauty of fashion is there really is something for everyone and as someone who is passionate about fashion, I shouldn’t really be so narrow-minded.

So, my search has begun and here are some faves so far:

Tailored trousers.

(Saint Laurent look from AW2016/17)

Hands down my favourite trend is the androgynous look, so I have been looking at a lot of tailored trousers. Nowadays, tailoring has been reworked to look so sexy, in my opinion. And top of the list for me are a beautiful burgundy pair of Haider Ackermann tapered trousers and some black Saint Laurent satin trimmed slim leg trousers.

2. Culottes.

(Roksanda: Jupe silk-crepe culottes available at Outnet.com)

I know a few people who wore culottes as part of their school uniform so they might be steering clear - but right now culottes are looking chic. My faves are the ones that look really fluid and more like a skirt, Tibi do this really well. But are culottes that look like a skirt a cope out??

3. Wide leg trousers.

(Zara: checked wide leg trousers available at Zara.com)

The appeal here is definitely fluidity of fabric, and I have seen some lovely Ganni wide legged trousers. I don't think I could go for anything where the fabric was too heavy or stiff but I fear I may be too short for this trend. But then again, with heels could I make these work?!Whenever I buy clothes I was focus on fit and fabric above all else so I guess I just need to apply this to trousers…Right, I'm off to do some more research, but if you have found the "must have" pair of trousers, give me shout :)