The wide leg trousers for the walk from desk to dinner

Some days start at a desk and end somewhere with better lighting, and there is only one rail in the wardrobe to cover both. These wide leg trousers are 100% polyester with a high waist, an elastic waistband, front pleats and belt loops. Cut long and loose.

The fabric is 100% polyester, described in the listing as soft, breathable and draped, which is what gives palazzo pants their flowy movement. The waist is elastic, and there are belt loops as well, so you can wear them as they are or add a slim leather belt, or a wide woven sash if you want something more casual. Front pleats add structure to the drape, and the legs are ultra wide with a high waist. The listing calls them business casual trousers that move from desk to evening.

Sizes run S for US 4 to 6, M for US 8 to 10, L for US 12 to 14, XL for US 16 to 18 and XXL for US 20. The listing gives no inseam length, rise measurement or waist measurements, so check those with the seller before you order if fit matters to you. Colors listed are apricot, black, dark green, navy, pink and wine red, with light brown, brown and khaki also sold.

Care is machine wash, and the trousers are imported. Whether the wide cut suits your shape, or whether pleats are your thing, is a matter of taste. The listing says the high waist and wide legs elongate the torso and balance proportions, which is the seller’s claim and not something a spec sheet can confirm.