Boden's genius never falls short. The affordable high street brand that crafts clothing with excellent quality materials knows a thing or two about nailing a seasonal trend with ease. The most recent trend they've effortlessly captured? Linen.
While I've already waxed lyrically about their flax collection, there's one key lightweight piece as part of the selection that I've taken a rather strong liking towards, and it's the Kensington Linen Trouser. A clever combination of spring and summer ease with a chic, tailored twist, the trousers are ideal now that we're starting to see slightly warmer weather and are starting to feel tempted to ditch our favourite jeans.
As soon as I spotted them, I had no choice to snap them up for myself - and not just because right now they have 25% off. Soft to the touch yet still structured, the trouser is great if you want something comfortable that still looks polished. I especially loved the elastic waistband which enabled added comfort with no restriction - oftentimes something I think some brands forget about.
Another thing I liked was the fact the fact that trouser came in multiple sizes, from 4-22, as well as three different leg lengths. Despite being an average height (5'6), I usually find it challenging when searching for the perfect trousers as my torso is long but my legs come up short. These were a great fit for me - no awkward dragging along the floor or temptations to go to the tailors.
Brilliantly versatile, the trousers can be worn for evenings out on holiday and for casual day to day occasions. I decided to wear them to the office, paired with a classic white Uniqlo tee, a pair of woven Mary Jane flats and a grey jumper slung over my shoulders (see our guide on how to wear a jumper without actually having to wear one).
The best part? They come in plenty of other colours - shop them on Boden, now.
