IF you’re feeling the festive bloat this Christmas after countless canapes and camemberts the last thing you want is to be feeling uncomfortable in your clothes.
Enter the no bloat trousers.
Elasticated, figure flattering and still stylish, these trousers are perfect for being comfortable over the Twixmas season.
From supermarket buys to all your favourite high street stores, there’s a pair for everyone, whether you want velvet, sequins or something plainer to take into 2026.
Here, Fashion Editor Abby McHale shows you the eight best pairs to buy now, that you really won’t want to take off.
These chocolate brown sequin trousers from Next are part of the Rochelle Humes collection.
With a stretchy elasticated waist, the sequins sit on top of a velvet fabric making them less scratchy.
Chocolate brown is also bang on trend this season and with these trousers there is even more opportunity to eat more chocolate without feeling as bloated.
Also if you want to match this pair also comes with a v-neck top to go with for a stylish co-ordinated look.
If you’re looking for a pair of bloat friendly trousers under £20 then M&S has just that.
Its £19.50 jersey wide leg trousers have gone viral over the last couple of months due to not only the price, but comfort and style factors also.
This chocolate brown pair is again bang on trend, but they also come in black and navy depending on your preference.
With over 6,000 reviews on the M&S website with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5, it’s clear these tick all the boxes.
Totally festive, these velvet burgundy trousers from River Island are perfect for looking dressed up whilst feeling comfy.
Described as joggers, the wide leg style makes them look premium and a pair you can actually wear for less casual events if needed.
Add a pair of sparkly ballet flats and a blouse for a low key look that will keep you comfortable but stylish over this period.
For just £22.99 these trousers from H&M are a steal.
With subtle sparkle details embellished on the trousers, they’re perfect for being slightly festive without going OTT.
Made from stretchy jersey fabric making them great if you are bloated, these really can be dressed up or down depending on your preference.
Darker colours are always said to be more slimming and black is always a good option for this.
For just £18 this black straight leg pair from Primark is finished off with diamante embellishments.
Coming with a matching top, these trousers are made from a knit fabric not only making them comfortable but you’ll certainly be kept cosy too.
Satin isn’t always the first fabric that springs to mind when you want something not to cling.
However, this black pair from F&F at Tesco, with an elasticated waist the dark colour will skim over any bloating you may have.
With a cuffed detail at the bottom for an extra detail, these are a great option if you’re looking for something that isn’t wide leg.
And at just £19.50 you really can’t go wrong.
Dark green velvet, these trousers from Tu at Sainsbury’s screams Christmas.
Like the other pairs it comes with an elasticated waist, velvet is a thick fabric which is perfect for skimming over your body.
The wide leg style also helps to balance proportions too.
For just £18, you’ll never want to take these off.
