I'm an Editor With Expensive Taste, But These M&S Linen Trousers Are Set to Be My Summer Wardrobe Staple

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M&S is my go-to high street store for many things, including but not limited to comfortable but pretty underwear, expensive-looking shoes, affordable cashmere and, believe it or not, jeans too. I’ve long been a fan of how M&S refuses to play into passing trends and focuses instead on producing really good quality, affordable staples-the kind you actually end up wearing for years until they’re threadbare. But it was only last summer that I discovered M&S’s linen trousers for aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing try-on. In fact, the whole of M&S’s linen collection is worth raving about—from the classic shirts to the elevated summer tailoring. I ended up keeping a lot of the pieces I tried on "for work” (it’s an occupational hazard), and with so many bank holidays recently, and the weather finally getting warmer, I’ve found myself living in my M&S linen trousers especially. And it's not just me that's a fan—influencers from Monikh to Francesca Saffari have been showing off how they style their M&S linen trousers on Instagram recently.

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I styled my favourite pinstripe M&S linen trousers with a Hunza G swimsuit, shacket and basket bag on a beach staycation during the recent bank holiday.

Whether you’re after a more polished, tailored pair to look chic at work or summer events, or a casual drawstring style to throw on for weekend errands and beach holidays, M&S has a number of perfect pairs. As a 5’2” petite woman, I’m also a huge fan of the fact that a lot of their linen trousers come in different length options, meaning I don’t have to take a trip to my local tailor before I can start wearing them.

The best thing about linen is that you can find great pieces at affordable prices (M&S linen trousers start at just £25), but it’s generally a fabric that can make any outfit look so classy and put-together in warmer weather—something I (and I know a lot of us) struggle with once the balmy days of summer hit, especially in the city.

Keep scrolling to shop M&S’s best linen trousers—your summer wardrobe will thank you later.

How to Style M&S Linen Trousers:

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These are the Linen Belted Wide Leg Trousers.

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Francesca wears her M&S linen trousers as part of this chic suit.

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I've worn these trousers to death since first trying them on.

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Emily Dawes
Affiliate Editor

Emily Dawes is the very definition of a fashion multi hyphenate. An editor, stylist and writer with over eleven years’ worth of experience in the industry, Emily is known for her impeccable taste, elegant outfit choices and being able to spot the next big thing in fashion from a mile off. Our readers loyally trust her advice and shopping suggestions; so much so she began her own column documenting the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street, which has become a top-performing piece of content for theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing brand.

Emily has worked forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2020 in a myriad as roles, spanning from contributing editor and branded content editor. Now, she holds the position of affiliate editor and is responsible for the brand’s overall affiliate strategy, ideation and content execution. Working closely withBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s affiliate manager, Emily has been instrumental in securing and nourishing brand partnerships, surpassing her goals as standard. Leading the team in tentpole shopping moments including Black Friday and Peak Trading, with Emily’s guidance and leadership, teamBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing is in a stronger affiliate position than ever before.

Prior to joining theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing team, Emily served as YOU Magazine’s acting fashion editor where she managed the fashion team and oversaw all fashion content output for the fast-paced weekly title. Emily is a stylist in her own right, having worked with a slew of VIP clients including writer and television personality, Elizabeth Day, as well as styling and art directing several celebrity cover shoots for glossy print publication, Grazia. Her adept fashion knowledge means brands regularly sought out to work with her as a consultant: previously she has developed marketing and content plans for brands for Cocoon and Edge of Ember. Before entering the industry, Emily obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies with International Study from Nottingham University. Fun fact: Emily spent a year studying in America which saw her join a sorority during her time there.

When she’s not working or tracking down the chicest, new-in items to share with our audience, you’ll find Emily bestowing her East London home with her stylish flair, reading everything from the classics to cowboy romance novels and escaping to the country with husband, baby boy and dog, Roo, whenever she can.

Emily is currently on maternity leave.