M&S chinos are summer alternative to denim

For those who live in jeans, it can be tricky to know what to wear when the weather warms up. Now, Marks & Spencer shoppers think they’ve found the solution in the form of a £28 pair of chinos.

The retailer’s Cotton Rich Straight Leg Chinos come in a variety of colours ranging from pink shell, thyme and sage, through to darker and more neutral options such as beige, navy and black. Available in UK sizes 6-24, such is their popularity the trousers are already sold out in some options.

In true M&S style, fashion fans can also select their perfect length when buying the trousers as there’s a variety for shoppers to choose from, including extra short, short, regular and long. The trousers have been rated on Marks & Spencer’s website over 1,500 times, boasting an impressive review score of 4.2 out of five stars.

If M&S’ chinos don’t suit, then elsewhere on the high street we’ve spotted Roman’s £30 Cotton Stretch Chino Trousers which come in a variety of wearable colours. Boasting a near-perfect review score of 4.8 out of five stars, it’s safe to say the online retailer’s fans are impressed.

Over at Next, the Tan Brown Straight Leg Chinos with Side Stripes cost £39 and also come in a range of leg lengths. Featuring a chic stripe detail that would pair nicely with a crisp white shirt, they’d work as well for the office as they would for weekend plans.

M&S’s affordable £28 chinos have amassed plenty of fans. One said: “These cotton chinos are great, best trousers I’ve bought in a long time.”

Meanwhile, another raved: “Nice quality and colour. Been looking around for ages. Fitted nicely on your bottom and top of thighs.”

It’s worth noting this shopper did continue to suggest a minor improvement for the design, writing: “I would have preferred slightly more fitted on the lower leg like M&S slim fit jeans. Otherwise very happy with purchase.”

Despite this, plenty of others had only positive things to say. Another reviewer wrote: “Good quality base trousers to dress up or down as you need.”

Someone else said: “Great fit, slimming and very smart looking. Had bought in the stone colour and went back online and ordered other colours the next day.”

Two further reviewers rated the trousers for summer and holidays, with one leaving a review which reads: “Good fit and well made. Bought for a holiday in Majorca and wore them for the flight. They were comfortable and travelled well.”

Someone else said: “Summer alternative to denim jeans for smart casual wear. Bottom of legs a bit disappointing due to stitching, good fit.”