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Wide-Leg Trouser
4.3 Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars, 129 reviewsIn stock
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Product details
Description
A high-rise wide leg in a wool-blend suiting with a clean front and a hook-and-bar closure. Cut long — it is meant to be hemmed.
A clean front and a hook-and-bar closure keep the line unbroken from waist to hem, which is the whole reason to put a wide leg on a high rise. The small amount of elastane is there for recovery rather than for stretch.
They are sold long on purpose. A wide leg only reads right when the hem is set to the shoes you wear it with, so budget for a tailor. The cloth presses well and does not hold a seat crease through a day at a desk.
A wool-polyester blend at 240gsm is a working compromise: enough wool to press and hold a line, enough polyester to survive being sat in all day, and two per cent elastane so the seat recovers rather than bagging out by the afternoon.
They arrive with a 33.5 inch inseam, longer than almost anyone needs, because a wide leg cut short reads as a mistake and cannot be let down again. Take them to be hemmed wearing the shoes you intend them for.
Highlights
- High rise, clean front
- Hook-and-bar closure
- Cut long for hemming
- Wool-blend suiting
Specifications
Materials
Sizing and fit
In the box
- Wide-Leg Trouser
Fit notes
A 33.5in inseam as sold, cut to be hemmed. Full length on a 5'9" frame in a 2in heel; expect to take about 3in off at 5'4". Fit them at the waist and hem to the shoe, since the rise is fixed and the leg length is not.
Care and safety
Dry clean. Press on reverse with a cloth between the iron and the fabric, since a wool blend takes a shine from direct heat that does not brush out. Hang them from the hem on clips rather than folded over a bar, which puts a crease across the widest part of the leg.
Size chart
| Size | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | Inseam (in) | Rise (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 26 | 35.5 | 33.5 | 12.5 |
| S | 27.5 | 37 | 33.5 | 12.5 |
| M | 29.5 | 39 | 33.5 | 12.5 |
| L | 32 | 41.5 | 33.5 | 12.5 |
| XL | 34.5 | 44 | 33.5 | 12.5 |
Reviews
4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars, 129 reviewsBased on 129 reviews
Review highlights
Clear details for Rowan Wide-Leg Trouser
I chose Rowan Wide-Leg Trouser after comparing the practical details instead of relying on the product photo alone. Two facts were especially useful: fit notes — 33.5in inseam as sold, cut to be hemmed. Full length on a 5'9" frame in a 2in heel; expect to take 3in off at 5'4"; and materials — 62% wool, 36% polyester, 2% elastane. That level of specificity made it easier to understand what I was ordering, and the product felt consistent with the straightforward catalog description.
A considered everyday choice
The information for Rowan Wide-Leg Trouser answered the questions I had before ordering. The catalog gives two useful references: fabric composition — 62% wool, 36% polyester, 2% elastane; and care instructions — Dry clean. Press on reverse with a cloth. Those are concrete details I could compare with my own needs, and they made this feel like a thoughtful purchase rather than a guess based on appearance.
Useful product information
What stood out about Rowan Wide-Leg Trouser was how much useful product information was available. I paid particular attention to closure: Hook-and-bar with concealed zip. I also checked dimensions: See size chart — body waist/hip and garment inseam/rise, in inches. Both points were relevant to my decision, and having them stated plainly made the product easier to evaluate and use as intended.
The practical details helped
I appreciated that Rowan Wide-Leg Trouser came with practical facts rather than vague promises. Two catalog details stood out: included items — Rowan Wide-Leg Trouser; and country of origin — Portugal. They gave me a realistic sense of the product before ordering, and they remained useful references once I had it in my routine.
Well described and easy to assess
For Rowan Wide-Leg Trouser, the deciding factor was the clarity of the catalog description. It records warranty — 1 year against manufacturing defects; and fit notes — 33.5in inseam as sold, cut to be hemmed. Full length on a 5'9" frame in a 2in heel; expect to take 3in off at 5'4". That made comparison simple and set sensible expectations. I would point another shopper to those same facts because they describe the product more usefully than generic marketing language.
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