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Pure Cotton Barrel Leg Trousers

Product code: T576292

About this style

These pure cotton trousers are a smart choice for off‑duty days. They’re designed in a flattering, high‑waisted barrel‑leg fit, with a structured waistband for comfort. A slim self‑tie belt at the waist adds extra shaping, while practical side pockets and a neat hook‑bar‑and‑zip fastening complete the look. M&S Collection: easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that combine classic and contemporary styles.

M&S

Pure Cotton Barrel Leg Trousers

£40

Colour

Customers say:

Fits a little small()
Waist

Inside Leg

Free standard delivery over £60

Reviews (56)

4.2

63% Recommended this product

Mentions
28 April 2026AMRD
Verified Purchase

Stylish and comfortable

These trousers are the epitome of smart casual. The fabric is good quality, the fit accurate. They can be dressed up or down. Altogether a good buy.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

26 April 2026Cat12bee
Verified Purchase

Stylish & flattering

Yes, I recommend this

Nice stylish trouser and very flattering. Agree with others on sizing, normally size 8 or 10 but needed to size up to a 12.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

20 April 2026kod166
Verified Purchase

Runs small

No, I don't recommend this

Lovely design but found the fit a lot smaller than normal sizing for M&S

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Average

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Average

Material

Excellent

20 April 2026Black62
Verified Purchase

Brought a second pair!

Yes, I recommend this

Great trousers already have a pair in a different colour! Had to go up a size but very comfy.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

19 April 2026Siopa123
Verified Purchase

What’s happened to your sizing M&S?

No, I don't recommend this

Love these trousers but had to go a whole size up - ordering, returning, re-ordering. What a bore and I’m sure your sales stats flourish as a result - you must think we’re stupid? Not impressed at all. Other styles remain the same. At a store yesterday and some 14s were ok others wouldn’t even come close - all same size (obviously not 😡) Please sort it out as it will stop me shopping with you. Someone somewhere is giving different sizing directives to the manufacturers!

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Very small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Average

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Very small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Average

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

18 April 2026KHG01
Verified Purchase

Great style

Yes, I recommend this

Love the style and fabric, found the waist tight same as other reviewers but still love them!

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

15 April 2026NannyHuc
Verified Purchase

Great trousers

Yes, I recommend this

Really lovely and a great fit in length. They were a little tight on me.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

11 April 2026later
Verified Purchase

Sizing issue

Yes, I recommend this

I ordered size 8 both long and regular. The regular too tight and too short the size 8 long fitted perfectly on waist but far too long so returned both pairs

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Average

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Average

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

11 April 2026Suemc67
Verified Purchase

Heavy, good quality cotton material.

Love the trousers/ jeans. Fit well and I love the cut.

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09 April 2026Beeshon
Verified Purchase

Really nice

Yes, I recommend this

I'm very very late to the barrel-leg party. I wasn't sold on how they looked on others and therefore didn't think they'd look that great on me...in fact, the first pair I tried from another brand looked pretty awful. I ordered these in the green and was very pleasantly surprised, so much so, I ordered them in the other colour too! I agree with others that the waist is on the snug side. Sizing up would not have been the answer as they fit perfectly everywhere else, but I love the trousers, I'll have to deal with it somehow!

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

09 April 2026Happymumday
Verified Purchase

Great length & on trend fit

Yes, I recommend this

Thank you M&S for extra short options in trousers! At 5ft 1 I still struggle with length but these are perfect. Sitting just at the ankle along with the barrel style way more flattering than I expected. Love them.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

08 April 2026MM81
Verified Purchase

Great to dress up or down

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely - bought dark khaki colour for my daughter. They come up tight on the waist so had to size up. Short length for her 5’3 , sit on the ankle, look great with sandals. A nice spring/ summer trouser

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

08 April 2026Elizabeth Dee
Verified Purchase

Lovely casual barrel trousers

Yes, I recommend this

Smart yet casual and lovely khaki colour. Thought they’d be lovely for spring/ summer. As previous reviews said they do tend to run towards the small side. I normally wear size 8 but found the 10 a much better fit. I’m just 5’2 and bought extra short as the short was slightly long for me especially as I want to wear with flat sandals. Overall happy with my purchase!

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Excellent

06 April 2026Longtallsally25
Verified Purchase

Nice summer trousers

I loved the shape of these high waisted trousers and the pleats and tie belt are great. Unfortunately had to return as they were far too tight on the waist .

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Good

06 April 2026Poole15
Verified Purchase

Stylish trousers

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely trousers and a good fit apart from waist a little tight, but next size up too big. Good quality and fell a good weight for now and in the summer. Would recommend.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

05 April 2026Plant243
Verified Purchase

Great quality and comfortable

Yes, I recommend this

The quality of the trousers is great, and they fit beautifully. I usually take a 10 but sized up to a 12 which was the right move.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

05 April 2026Loaa m
Verified Purchase

Nice quality and style

No, I don't recommend this

Lovely quality and style but a little on the small side

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

04 April 2026Lera1
Verified Purchase

Really nicely fitting trousers

Yes, I recommend this

These are lovely and flattering. I bought the short version as I find it fits better and is more flattering. I’m 5:8/173cm tall.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

04 April 2026jojobiejo
Verified Purchase

Great colour, style and fit.

Yes, I recommend this

I had the green version. Just as described - the fit was good, leg length perfect.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

02 April 2026Ann Eliz
Verified Purchase

Size up!

Originally posted on marksandspencer.ie

Bought the olive version but had to size up. Usually take a 10 but got the 12 after reading previous reviews and the fit was perfect. Decided to buy the beige/cream colour, same size 12 and they’re too small. Took off the tags as I assumed they’d fit so I can’t return them. Very disappointing with regard to sizing.

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