Men's Corduroy Ankle-Banded Trousers - Drawstring Waist, M to 4XL

Corduroy has a season and this is it: the months when a cotton trouser is thin and a wool one is too much. The ribbed pile traps a layer of air against the leg, the drawstring waist forgives a large lunch, and the banded ankle keeps the whole thing from reading as formal.

What it is made of

Cotton corduroy, cut with a pile that stands up rather than lying flat. That standing pile is what does the insulating - the air held between the ribs, not the thickness of the cloth. It also means the fabric shows movement, catching light differently as the leg bends, which is why corduroy reads as warmer than a flat weave of the same weight.

How it fits

A drawstring elastic waist at mid rise, tapered through the leg, gathered into a band at the ankle. Sizes L to 4XL in black, blue or gray. The elastic waist means the size on the label is a starting point rather than a verdict.

Where it earns its place

• Drawstring waist adjusts through a day rather than fitting one moment of it
• Banded ankle stops the hem dragging and keeps warmth at the leg
• Standing corduroy pile insulates without the weight of wool
• Runs to 4XL, which most corduroy cuts do not

Size chart