Women's Wide-Leg High-Waisted Trousers with Pleated Front

Wide-leg trousers that skim, never cling

Some trousers let you get dressed once and forget about it, and this pair is one of them. The fabric has real weight, so the wide leg hangs straight down rather than catching at the thighs.

A high waistband that lies flat

The broad band stays where it is when you sit, so you look put together from the first hour to the last. Depending on size, the waistband covers a 25 to 37 inch (63.5 to 94 cm) range, and the inseam is 41.5 inches (105.4 cm).

• A drape that falls, never grabs: the stretch fabric with its brushed finish is heavy enough to hang cleanly down the leg, without clinging at the thigh or tracing every line.
• A waistband that stays in place: the wide high-rise band keeps the midsection smooth and flat, and even through a two-hour dinner it will not roll down.
• A rich look: the brushed finish and long, straight leg look refined in any light, the kind of pair people ask about.
• Dressy or casual: pair heels with a sleek top for dinner, or flats with a sweater for a Saturday.

What you get

• Trousers: high-rise and wide-leg, with a brushed finish
• Waistband: wide, keeping the midsection flat and staying in place when you sit
• Leg: straight and wide, with a long, unbroken drape

Frequently asked questions

Do these work for the office as well as for evenings out? Yes. Style them with a blazer and loafers and they pass as smart work trousers, then switch to heels and a sleek top and the same pair is ready for dinner.

Does the pile flatten or turn shiny where you sit? The brushed stretch finish recovers after wear. Store the trousers on a hanger rather than folded, and the pile keeps an even look across the seat.

Will they need hemming if you are on the shorter side? The length is 41.5 to 43 inches (105.4 to 109.2 cm), depending on size, so most women wear them unaltered with heels. With flats, a quick hem stops the wide leg from dragging on the ground.

Specifications

• Waist: 25 to 37 in (63.5 to 94 cm) across sizes
• Length: 41.5 to 43 in (105.4 to 109.2 cm)
• Finish: brushed, with stretch

Washing instructions

• Washing: machine wash cold with similar garments
• Bleach: do not use
• Drying: hang to dry, and store on a hanger so the pile stays smooth