The Non Stretch Loose Fit Wide Leg Pants deliver the wide-leg silhouette that's been central to fashion for the last several seasons without the excessive volume that makes some wide-leg styles look like they're wearing the wearer. The cut is architectural: high waist to create leg length, generous leg width from hip to hem for the fluid drape effect, and a hem that falls at a length designed for wearing with a modest heel. Available in Black, Khaki, Burgundy.
Silhouette & Construction
- Wide-leg cut from hip to hem — fluid drape without the stiffness of structured trousers, needs length at or near the floor to read correctly
- Stretch construction with elastane content — recovers its shape by morning with no knee bagging or seat sagging after a full day of wear
- Available in sizes S, M, L, XL — see the size guide below before ordering
- Comes in Black, Khaki, Burgundy, Green — each colorway has distinct styling potential depending on how casual or elevated you want the outfit to read
Fit & Sizing
Size to your hip measurement — the waist is secondary because the silhouette is relaxed by design. Length matters more with a wide leg than with any other cut: the hem needs to reach at or near the floor for the proportions to work. At a standard inseam, this style works for most people 5'5" and above with a flat shoe; shorter frames may need either a heel or a hem taken up 4–5cm. If you're ordering to wear flat, factor in the hem when choosing. Sizes: S, M, L, XL.
How to Style
The wide leg cut needs length at the hem to work — it should reach at or near the top of the foot. A fitted or cropped top is essential: a long or loose top with wide-leg pants shortens the torso and creates a boxy silhouette. For petite frames, a heel helps — even 4–5cm adds the length the style needs. For taller frames, the cut works with flat shoes if the hem is long enough. Keep accessories minimal and in a single metal tone to avoid competing with the strong silhouette.
Fabric & Care
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle. Avoid fabric softener — it coats elastane fibres and reduces stretch recovery over time. Tumble dry on low or air dry. If the pants have gone slightly shapeless after a long day, a 10-minute tumble on low or hanging in a steamy room overnight restores them to their original shape.
| Size |
US |
Hip Size |
Inseam |
Thigh |
Waist Size |
| S |
4 |
39 |
28.3 |
25.2 |
27.2 |
| M |
6 |
40.6 |
28.5 |
26.1 |
28.7 |
| L |
8/10 |
42.9 |
28.5 |
27.6 |
31.1 |
| XL |
12 |
45.3 |
28.5 |
29.1 |
33.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you buy
Do the Non Stretch Loose Fit Wide Leg Pants stretch enough to size down, or should I stick to my true size? +
Stick to your true size. The stretch in these is around 5–8% elastane — enough to move freely and sit comfortably without pulling, but not enough to accommodate a full size difference. Sizing down on stretch pants often creates horizontal drag lines across the thighs and causes the waistband to roll or fold down throughout the day. The stretch is designed to give you freedom of movement within your size, not to make a smaller size work. Sizes: S, M, L, XL.
Does the stretch in the Non Stretch Loose Fit Wide Leg Pants recover properly after wearing all day, or do they go baggy? +
The stretch recovery is solid — these don't sag at the knee or seat after a full day the way cheaper stretch fabrics do. The elastane content (typically 5–8% in this style) is woven into the base fabric rather than added as a surface coating, which means the stretch property holds through repeated washing rather than degrading after a season. By end-of-day there may be very slight relaxation at the knee if you've been sitting for hours, but a 10-minute hang in a steamy bathroom or a quick tumble-dry on low brings.
Do the Non Stretch Loose Fit Wide Leg Pants work for a pear shape — wider hips and thighs relative to waist? +
These are well-suited to pear and hourglass shapes. Size to your hip measurement: the hip and thigh fit is fixed, the waist can be adjusted with a belt or taken in slightly if needed. For a pear shape, the most common issue with non-stretch bottoms is the gap at the back waistband when the hips are larger relative to the waist — a belt solves this quickly. The key measurement to get right is the thigh circumference, not the waist: if the thigh fits comfortably, the rest of the sizing logic follows.
Will the Non Stretch Loose Fit Wide Leg Pants shrink in the wash, and how do I prevent it? +
Cold wash on a gentle cycle and line dry: shrinkage is 0–1% and undetectable in practice. The risk is machine drying on high heat — non-stretch cotton can lose up to a full size in the waist after five cycles of hot-wash-plus-high-heat drying. A single warm wash won't cause noticeable shrinkage and can actually help break in the fabric faster if the stiffness of new cotton bothers you. Turn them inside-out before washing to protect the outer surface and prevent uneven fading in darker colours.
Do the Non Stretch Loose Fit Wide Leg Pants work for petite frames or do wide legs overwhelm a shorter height? +
Wide leg works for petite frames when the length is right — the hem needs to reach the top of the foot for the silhouette to elongate rather than cut the leg. At 5'2" with flat shoes this typically means hemming 4–6cm off the bottom. With a 5–7cm heel the same pants work without alteration. The other essential: a fitted or cropped top tucked in. Wearing a long or oversized top with wide leg pants shortens the torso and makes a petite frame look boxier.
Are the Non Stretch Loose Fit Wide Leg Pants long enough for taller frames — do they hit the right length at 5'8"+? +
At 5'8" the standard inseam on most styles hits just at or slightly above the ankle, which reads as a deliberate cropped length rather than too-short. At 5'10"+ there's usually a 3–5cm gap between the hem and the floor, which looks intentional in wide-leg or jogger styles but can look abruptly short in straight-leg or formal styles. The practical answer: check the listed inseam length against your body measurement (floor to hip) minus the rise, and if the result is under your inseam length, the pants will work.