The fashion-o-meter has shifted firmly away from figure-hugging skinnies.

This season, when it comes to our bottom halves, bigger is definitely better. So peel off those jeggings and slip on a lovely pair of wide-legged trousers.

Those embracing the hippy trend will be spoilt for choice with groovy, printed flares and brightly- patterned palazzo pants to choose from.

For a sleeker look try a neatly tailored bootcut style that hugs the derriere. Or, if you’re feeling brave, try the culotte trend.

The trick is not to swamp your figure so team with a middriff-baring crop top, belted blouse or jacket that nips in your waist.

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Primark, top,  £4, trousers, £14

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Miss Selfridge in BHS, patchwork print trouser, £39

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M&S,  leather panelled culottes, £199

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Monsoon, Marika jacket, £49

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Oasis in John Lewis,   flourishing shadow trousers, £30

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Primark, paisley palazzo, £10

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Phase Eight,  Tabitha wide-leg trousers, £59

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Warehouse in John Lewis, Pampas leaf wide-leg trousers, natural and black, £42

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Miss Selfridge in BHS, blue wrap cami top, £22

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Miss Selfridge in BHS, Aztec kick flare, £32