About Men's Trousers and Shorts
Men's trousers and shorts in linen, cotton and corduroy-look fabric: pleated and wide-fit trousers, drawstring waists, pleated and corduroy shorts, plus linen and cotton sets. Pick the waist style and leg shape first, then the fabric, because those two decide how a pair wears with loafers. For linen only, see men's linen trousers.
How to choose men's trousers and shorts
By waist
Drawstring or elastic waist (linen trousers, cotton-linen trousers, corduroy-look trousers, corduroy shorts) for ease. Pleated high waist (the pleated trousers and the pleated shorts with side buckle adjusters) for a smarter line with a belt.
By leg
Straight leg is the most flexible and the most common cut here. Wide-fit trousers move more and need a slimmer top. Chino trousers in cotton-spandex are the straight loose fit.
By fabric
Linen and linen-cotton for heat, cotton-polyester blends for everyday, corduroy-look for autumn, fine-rib corduroy shorts for warm days. Each title names the fabric.
Shorts
Linen shorts with zip fly, pleated shorts with side buckle adjusters and fine-rib corduroy shorts: all finish just above the knee.
Sizing trousers and shorts
Elastic and drawstring waists adjust, which makes the waist forgiving but the length less so; check the model's height on the product page. Pleated trousers are high-waisted and sit at the natural waist, not the hip.
Caring for linen and cord
General guidance: linen wants a cool wash and a hanger; corduroy-look fabric wants to be washed inside out to protect the rib and kept out of a hot tumble dryer. The care label on your piece takes precedence.
Sets that sit here
The linen shirt-and-trousers sets and the short-sleeve jacket-and-trousers set appear in this edit because the trousers are half the set.
Pairing by season
Summer: linen trousers or shorts with a linen shirt and espadrilles. Autumn: corduroy-look trousers with a half-zip and suede loafers. Office: pleated trousers with a tailored shirt and leather loafers.
| Cut | Waist | Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| Straight leg | Drawstring | Linen, cotton-linen |
| Pleated | High, belted | Cotton blend |
| Wide fit | Elastic | Cotton-polyester |
| Corduroy-look | Drawstring | Cotton blend |
FAQ
Which trousers go with loafers?
Straight-leg or pleated trousers that finish at the ankle bone. The corduroy-look trousers with straight leg and the pleated trousers both do.
What length of shorts looks best?
Just above the knee, which is where the linen, pleated and corduroy shorts here finish.
Can I wear corduroy-look trousers in summer?
They are for autumn; the fine-rib corduroy shorts with drawstring waist are the warm-weather option in the same texture.
Pleated trousers with a half-zip: does that work?
Yes, if the half-zip has a ribbed hem that sits at the waistband rather than below it. Tuck nothing; let the hem meet the pleats.