Men's Loose Harem Trousers - Lycra Stretch, Black or Grey, 28 to 38

A dropped crotch and a gathered ankle give you room exactly where trousers usually run out of it, which is why the harem shape keeps coming back long after each revival is declared over.

What it is made of

A Lycra stretch weave, so it holds a shape while still moving with you. Two of the four options are lined with velvet for cold weather; the other two are the same trouser unlined.

How it fits

High rise with a wide banded waist and a drawstring - no fly, no button. Loose through the hip and thigh, then narrowing to a gathered ankle. Waist 28 to 38, in black or grey, plain or brushed.

Where it earns its place

• Room through the hip that a straight trouser simply does not have
• The velvet-lined pair carries the same shape into winter
• A banded waist that stays put without a belt
• Stretch cloth that recovers instead of bagging at the knee

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