Many of us love
Maysaa for the fresh, innovative and stylish designs, so I was very excited when I received my parcel in the post! Here's my review of the
Pleat Front Wide Leg Trousers, £39:
First ImpressionsMaysaa products arrived very nicely packaged, and more importantly, an order receipt and returns slip is also included. Hijab Style loves professionalism!
When I first took the trousers out of their packing, the first thing I noticed is the stunning fabric. It's lightweight, soft and silky with a subtle shine, and is cool to the touch - perfect for summer! The trousers are also fully lined, so no need to worry about being see-through either. Other features include two side pockets, two front pleats, and a discreet zip and hook and eye fastening in the centre back.
Maysaa trousers in action
Sizing
I ordered my usual high street trouser size, which I found to be a good fit around the waist (none of the gaping you get with most trousers!). However the fit around the hips was problematic. The pockets tend to balloon out, and the front pleats only serve to make your midsection look larger. Combined with the extra-wide cut of the trouser legs, I didn't find them to be the most flattering fit for my shape; I felt they were designed with a very slim figure in mind. As you can see from the photo above, the trousers are also quite long, so if you're short they'll need to be hemmed up.
Wearability
On the website, the trousers are shown worn with a fitted long sleeve top. Considering the slinky nature of the fabric, I am personally not comfortable wearing them without a longer top. However with such a wide leg fit, that's pretty difficult to pull off without ending up looking huge, especially if you're not particularly tall!
Overall
I love the fabric and colour of the trousers; they're perfect for taking on holiday and wearing either with neutrals or richer jewel tones. I'd love to see a few alterations such as a wider waistband for a better fit around the top, and a slightly narrower leg so they can be worn with longer tops.
