Marks and Spencer’s lightweight elasticated waist trousers are versatile enough for work and summer social events
Sarah Tulloch Senior Affiliates Writer
12:46, 15 May 2026
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The trousers come in black, light taupe and navy
Marks & Spencer shoppers are raving about a €34 lightweight pair of trousers hailed as “great for summer”.
Coming in three colours — black, light taupe and navy — the Pull On Elasticated Waist Straight Leg Trousers have been praised for their lightweight feel and versatility, with wearers noting they’re smart enough for semi-formal settings, making them an ideal choice for the office as well as summer get-togethers.
M&S caters to a broad range of body types, offering four leg lengths (extra short, short/petite, regular and long) with sizes spanning from 6 to 24 available on their website.
For those after something slightly thicker, ASOS DESIGN’s linen blend pull on drawstring waist wide leg trouser in chocolate are available for €37.99. They come with a low-rise design, an elasticated drawstring waistband and a wide-leg cut.
If you’d rather stick to 100% linen, Intimissimi’s Pure Linen Drawstring Plain-Weave Linen Trousers are priced at €39.90. While they’re more expensive, they come in eight different colours and are currently part of a multibuy promotion.
Pull On Elasticated Waist Straight Leg Trousers
The M&S trousers have racked up nearly 100 glowing five-star reviews on the M&S website. One shopper remarked: “This trouser is comfortable and versatile for relaxed or semi-formal wear. The cut is elegant and the fabric is light, ideal for spring and summer.”, reports Belfast Live.
Another highlighted just how comfortable they are, saying: “These trousers are so comfortable to wear. They fit really well and look great for summer.”
One devoted customer buys them every year, adding: “Great quality perfect for warmer days. Easily washed and dried. I buy these every year – love them.” Some shoppers have flagged concerns about the fabric being rather thin, which could potentially cause issues with paler shades. One reviewer remarked: “These were comfortable but the fabric is extremely thin, decided to keep them for the late spring and summer. I think lighter colours might be quite transparent so glad I didn’t order.”
That said, this feature hasn’t been seen as a drawback by everyone, with one purchaser pointing out it makes them ‘ideal for travelling’. They observed: “Good quality lightweight summer trousers. Ideal for travelling.”
Overall, they seem to be proving popular, with some shoppers even requesting more colour choices, saying: “Loved them. So comfortable. Would like to see them in more summer colours.”