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1940s Swing Trousers - Red - model shot
1940s Swing Trousers - Red - product shot
1940s Swing Trousers - Red
1940s Swing Trousers - Red
1940s Swing Trousers - Red
1940s Swing Trousers - Red

1940s Swing Trousers - Red

1940s swing trousers in red for ladies, high waisted, wide leg with four buttons on the side. 40s style trousers also have a turn up
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1940s Swing Trousers - Red - product shot

Our best selling 1940s swing pants - 10 years in the making!

These have been painstakingly researched and are adapted from a late 30s pattern. With a few tweaks here and there, the pattern has been altered enough to fit the modern woman and our modern eye without compromising the vintage details.

A flattering tailored high waisted with four lovely quality mock shell buttons on the left. Wide leg with turn-up at the bottom. So comfy and perfect for dancing! 

Key vintage features:-
- high waisted 
- 4 button fastening on side
- turn up
- wide leg

These are produced in a high quality mid weight fabric, warm but breatheable. Viscose/poly mix with a little bit of spandex for stretch, hand wash recommended.

Inside leg 31 inches, select size by natural waist measurements.

Made in Yorkshire, England


Description Plus

Our best selling 1940s swing pants - 10 years in the making!

These have been painstakingly researched and are adapted from a late 30s pattern. With a few tweaks here and there, the pattern has been altered enough to fit the modern woman and our modern eye without compromising the vintage details.

A flattering tailored high waisted with four lovely quality mock shell buttons on the left. Wide leg with turn-up at the bottom. So comfy and perfect for dancing! 

Key vintage features:-
- high waisted 
- 4 button fastening on side
- turn up
- wide leg

These are produced in a high quality mid weight fabric, warm but breatheable. Viscose/poly mix with a little bit of spandex for stretch, hand wash recommended.

Inside leg 31 inches, select size by natural waist measurements.

Made in Yorkshire, England


Sizing Info Plus

These trousers are high waisted - going approx. 1 inch above natural waist. Trousers can be harder to fit people due to there being extra measurements to consider such as body length as well as waist, hip and
thigh. However, this style has proved very popular and seems to fit people well.

The leg width isn't as wide as our 30s styles (fabric wasn't as readily available in the 40s!) but measures 56cms at the widest leg width part on our size 10.

So - we advise to choose by waist size but also to consider hip and your thigh measurement. This is not a great style for pear shapes but great for pillar shapes or inverted triangles.

Our trousers are made with fabric that has a touch of stretch in it -
we call this a 'comfort stretch'. This means that there is a little margin if your measurements don't come up exactly like our size guide.

For more information on fit and sizing please visit our size guide. The measurements refer to 'your' body not the garment itself. Please choose the size that most reflects your measurements.

SIZE BUST WAIST HIPS
6* 79cm
31"
61cm
24"
84cm
33"
8 84cm
33"
66cm
26"
89cm
35"
10 89cm
35"
71cm
28"
94cm
37"
12 94cm
37"
76cm
30"
99cm
39"
14 99cm
39"
81cm
32"
104cm
41"
16 104cm
41"
86.5cm
34"
110cm
43"
18 110cm
43"
91.5cm
36"
116cm
45.5"
20* to 117cm
to 46"
to 97cm
to 39"
123cm
48"
22* to 124cm
to 49"
to 104cm
to 42.5"
130cm
51"
24* to 131cm
to 51.5"
to 110cm
to 44"
137cm
54"
26* to 138cm
to 54"
to 117cm
to 46"
144cm
57"
* Sizes 6, 20 to 26 available on selected styles only.
Care Instructions Plus
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Hand Wash Only
Delivery & Returns Plus

Delivery

Enjoy free delivery on orders over £150.

For orders under £150, UK standard delivery is 2 to 4 working days — £4.50 EU standard delivery is 3 to 6 working days — £15 USA standard delivery is 3 to 6 working days — £20 International standard delivery is 5 to 10 working days — £20

Need it a little sooner? Express delivery is available.

A little note on duties: any applicable import taxes are calculated and added at checkout. We ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), which means we take care of everything on your behalf — your parcel passes straight through customs and arrives at your door with nothing more to do.

A little note on duties: any applicable import duties are calculated and added at checkout. We ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), which means we take care of everything on your behalf — your parcel passes straight through customs and arrives at your door with nothing more to do.

A little note on duties: import duties or taxes may be applied by your country's customs authority when your order arrives. We'd recommend checking your local customs guidelines before ordering if you're unsure — we'd hate for any surprises to take the shine off your new piece.

Returns

We offer a 30 day return window, just in case your piece isn't quite the one.

For all the finer details, you can visit our Delivery & Returns page.

Customers praised these vintage-inspired trousers for their "perfect fit" and beautiful drape. The fabric has slight stretch and "hangs really well." Shoppers love the vibrant red color and noted they fit true to size when following the size chart. Multiple customers purchased additional pairs in different colors, citing comfort and style.

  • These are my favourite swing trousers and I have them in three colours.
  • These trousers are fabulous, so stylish and comfortable too.
  • These pants fit like a glove.
  • 5 stars: 80 (88%)
  • 4 stars: 9 (10%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (1%)
Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
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ZOE BREWIN (Leicester, GB)
Lovely fit and soft fabric

Lovely trousers and culottes. The trousers have some stretch to the fabric but not the culottes so you may wish to size up on them.

Only negative both arrived beautifully packaged but very creased up so I had to pull out the dreaded ironing board and iron and set to work before handing up.

P
Pamela Newton (Holsworthy, GB)
Lovely but too big,

Really loved the style but they were too big so I'm ordering the next size down (doesn't happen that often, so I'm rather pleased!

C
C Garrett (Charlotte, US)
Great Pants

I found the top of the pants to be a little more loose than other size 12's but the pants still fit well. Great fabric and build.

C
Christine Westbrook (Newark, US)
Classic and flattering

These pants have the best fabric for a smooth look. It moves with you when you walk. Silhouette is classic and flattering. Really enjoy wearing this style. They are the right length for me. I'm 5' 7" and wear heels about 2 1/2 inches.

A
Anonymous (Milton Keynes, GB)
Exactly what i wanted

Exactly what i wanted, and exactly as described. These trousers helped me fit in at a 1940's weekend.

J
Jane

Lovely color and 1940s styling. Excellent fit.

J
Jane

Lovely color and 1940s styling. Excellent fit.

F
Fiona (Wareham, GB)
Lovely trousers

Comfortable and a flexible colour to match tops and blouses. This rust shade is a great base layer. I have several pairs of these trousers and they are my go to trouser.

C
Carol W. (Plymouth, GB)
Lovely fit

Just bought my second pair. Good fit and perfect length. Totally recommend. 😍

C
Claire Manthorpe (Crawley, GB)
Swing Trousers

Stylish and flattering, accurate size and leg length. Very authentic to the 1940s era

T
Tracy Bannister (Chard, GB)
Fantastic pants

I love my trousers. Excellent quality and design. Very pleased with them. They will be worn a lot

T
Tina (Coventry, GB)
Flattering fit

These are my favourite swing trousers and I have them in three colours. The fabric has a slight stretch and the fit is perfect.

1
1940s fan (Minneapolis, US)
Lovely!

I am often between sizes, so went with the size 18 . The trousers drape beautifully! Must note they are long

S
Sam Mundell (Islington, GB)
Fabulous trousers!

Lovely trousers, really great material and so comfy! Got so many compliments at the VE Day 80 concert in London!

L
Lindsay Edwards (Rochdale, GB)
Great trousers.

Super comfortable trousers. Purchased for an up coming event. They look smart and feel nice on.

A
Angela Buck (Skegness, GB)
Swing trousers

I love my new trousers have purchased them to dance in at a fourtys festival
Lovely material doesn’t Chris highly recommend these trousers

A
Anonymous (Doncaster, GB)
Great quality & style swingpants

These trousers fit beautifully & look elegant. Slightly long leg length. I did have to have them shortened. Great quality & style.

A
Aylin (St. Gallen, CH)
Comfortable and gorgeous

They fit me perfectly! I ordered an UK8 and the fit is gorgeous on me; sits great around my waist and butt ;). The material is really soft and airy, which makes them perfect for all seasons!

S
Shiraz Peer (Harringay, GB)
Flattering and comfortable

These are gorgeous, super flattering and a lovely soft fabric.

R
Rachel (Wednesbury, GB)
Love them!

They look so good.... I was worried I would look ploddy but they are great. Lovely material. Nice to buy something that actually doesn't fall to pieces after a couple of washes

E
Eirlys Young
Red vintage trousers

These trousers are fabulous, so stylish and comfortable too. I have 2 pairs in different colours and will be buying another.

S
Sue Telford (Tower Hamlets, GB)
True to size

Lovely rich brown these trousers are so flattering my 5th pair..only downside for me is the length being too long.

J
Jane Davies (Cheltenham, GB)
Great trousers!

Lovely colour and great fit - looking forward to wearing them!

L
Lindsay (Guildford, GB)
Gorgeous trousers!

Always lovely quality from House of Foxy, this is my 4th pair of their trousers. So comfortable. Very prompt delivery too.

J
JACKIE B (Llandudno Junction, GB)
Gorgeous Pants

Bought these as a treat for an upcoming Christmas Cruise - absolutely lovely cut and quality fabric. The only problem was they are way too long - and I am not that short! I think most customers would have the same issue but easy enough to get them altered.

J
J MALLINSON (York, GB)
1940's Swing Trousers size 10 - Wine

I have 2 other pairs of this style in different colours. Good quality & perfect fit & length for me.

A
Ali (Coleford, GB)
1940s Swing Trousers

Absolutely gorgeous! Very good quality of material and workmanship, hang really well. Great to find clothing made in the UK.

J
Julie Turner (Kidderminster, GB)
Lovely cut and fabric

Lovely cut and really nice quality fabric . Felt really classy

N
Nicole Stanley (Bristol, GB)
Racing Green 💚

Beautiful fit, perfect sizing. Easy to wear material. Will be buying more colours!! Nice to have something made in the UK. Thank you HoF 😍
The Green matches our Caterham 7 😎

G
Glenys (Ely, GB)
Too long

I have purchased several pairs of this style of trouser from House of Foxy, in numerous colours and have found them to be a good fit and a very attractive trouser, however on purchasing another navy blue pair recently, I find these have now got longer by 2 inches; in view of the turn up at the bottom of the leg, these are not easier trousers to have altered.

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