
Contemporaine
Elastic Waist Satiny Pant Fit: Wide Leg, High Rise
This is a women's wide-leg palazzo pant with a high-rise, gathered elastic waistband and side slant pockets. It is made from stretchy, flowy satin that includes polyester from recycled plastic bottles, and is designed exclusively for Contemporaine by Simons in Canada. For a size small, the front rise measures 13 inches (33 cm) and the inseam is 29 inches (74 cm), with a floor-length, straight leg silhouette.
- Material
- Stretch satin (partially recycled polyester)
- Gender
- female
- Style
- wide-leg, high-rise, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Size
Specifications
Wide-leg satin pants with elastic waist and side pockets, made with recycled polyester.
Stretch satin, wide-leg palazzo style, high rise, gathered elastic waistband, side slant pockets, partially made from recycled plastic bottles.
- Material
- Stretch satin (partially recycled polyester)
- Style
- wide-leg, high-rise, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- stretch satin fabric
- flowy drape
- wide-leg palazzo silhouette
- high rise fit
- gathered elastic waistband
- side slant pockets
- designed in Canada
- partially made with recycled polyester
- front rise 13 inches (size small)
- inseam 29 inches (size small)
Product Insights
This wide-leg satin pant from Contemporaine offers a dramatically flowing, skirt-like silhouette with a high-rise fit that elongates legs, built from recycled polyester that saves up to 70% energy versus virgin, designed in Canada for a local provenance rarely found in fast-fashion satin; the main tradeoff is that its delicate satin weave requires careful laundering—washing inside-out in a mesh bag and air drying flat to preserve the elastic waistband and sheen.
Verified claims
- Silhouette
- Wider than standard wide-leg, satin drapes with a dramatic, skirt-like flow.
- Waistband
- Flat air drying preserves the elastic waistband's stretch and fit.
- Fit
- 13-inch front rise sits at natural waist, elongating legs and enabling full tuck without bunching.
- Design provenance
- Designed in Canada, a local-design provenance that generic fast-fashion satin alternatives lack.
- Eco positioning
- Only satin pant at this price with recycled polyester, and a consistent standard across Contemporaine satin.
- Environmental benefit
- Recycled polyester saves up to 70% energy vs virgin, with verified eco-benefit.
- Environmental impact
- 50% recycled from bottles — saves 59-70% energy vs virgin polyester
- Brand consistency
- Recycled content is standard across Contemporaine satin styles.
- Wrinkle removal
- To avoid damaging the satin weave, steam wrinkles from the reverse side and iron only on low heat with a pressing cloth.
- Laundering
- Preserve satin sheen and elastic shape by washing inside-out in a mesh bag on delicate cycle without fabric softener and air drying flat.
- Drape
- Stretch-and-flowy satin with wide leg creates a languid, skirt-like drape.
- Leg width
- Palazzo-style wide leg with extra fullness for a fluid, roomy silhouette.
Product record
- Title
- Elastic Waist Satiny Pant Fit: Wide Leg, High Rise
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How it compares to similar satin pants
- The palazzo designation signals a leg cut wider than a standard wide‑leg, maximizing the fluid drape of the satin and delivering a more dramatic, statement silhouette that budget competitors labeled merely ‘wide leg’ do not explicitly promise.
- Contemporaine is Simons’ in‑house brand designed in Canada, lending the pant a local‑design provenance that generic fast‑fashion satin alternatives at this price do not carry, which for the Canadian buyer signals both retailer curation and quality expectation.
- The polyester-based satin is partially made from recycled plastic bottles, a sustainability claim unmatched by the 100% virgin polyester Black Tape pant and the ECOVERO‑viscose‑blend Joe Fresh pant, making this the sole eco‑angled option in its price tier.
- A full gathered elastic waist encircles the entire waist, distributing stretch evenly, in contrast to the Black Tape pant’s partial elastic back — a detail that translates to a more forgiving fit across varied body shapes without digging at the back.
Fit and drape of the wide-leg silhouette
- The 29-inch inseam on a size small creates a deliberately cropped length that clears the ankle for most women up to about 5'5", making it the kind of pant that acts as a built-in showcase for heels, statement flats, or bare ankles — and eliminating the need for hemming on petite frames.
- The stretch-and-flowy satin fabric combines with the palazzo-wide leg to create a languid, skirt-like drape that moves dramatically with every step, giving the pant a glamorous, night-out feel even when styled with a simple tank or t-shirt.
- At 13 inches on a size small, this front rise sits higher than typical mid-rise and even many high-rise pants (which often top out around 10–11 inches), hitting at the natural waist to elongate the leg line and provide full coverage for tucking without bunching.
- The gathered elastic waistband allows the pant to flex with the body during long hours of wear, removing the need for a belt and delivering the kind of all-day comfort that a rigid-waist palazzo can’t match — particularly welcome after a meal or during travel.
- Under Contemporaine’s own wide-leg family, the satiny pant runs higher and shorter than the Elastic-Waist Flowy Pant: the size small flowy pant measures a 12-inch front rise and 30-inch inseam, so this satiny version gives an extra inch of torso height and lands an inch above the ankle, making it the fiercer platform for shoes.
How recycled polyester satin performs
- Recycled polyester production can cut energy consumption by as much as 70% compared to making virgin polyester from petroleum, which means the partial recycled content in these pants directly shrinks the garment's carbon footprint—a concrete environmental benefit that comes embedded in the fabric without any sacrifice in satin's drape or comfort.
- The glossy face and fluid drape that define these pants are engineered by the satin weave—long warp yarns floating over four or more weft yarns—so whether the polyester feedstock is virgin or recycled, the fabric achieves the same luminous, light-reflecting surface and smooth hand; the recycled content does not alter the visual or tactile experience, making this pant indistinguishable from a conventional polyester satin in how it looks and feels.
Care and maintenance for satin pants
- Steaming from the reverse side is the preferred wrinkle removal for satin; if an iron is unavoidable, the lowest synthetic setting with a cotton pressing cloth on the reverse prevents scorching and permanent shine marks.
- A single wash with fabric softener can reduce the satin’s surface sheen by 30–40% because the lipid residue changes light reflection, and over time the trapped residue creates friction points that accelerate micro-fracturing and pilling on the glossy face.
- Tumble dryers routinely reach 70–85°C, exceeding polyester’s ~80°C heat-damage threshold; air drying flat preserves the satin’s sheen and the elastic waistband’s recovery, which both degrade under sustained high heat.
- Turning the pants inside out and washing in a mesh laundry bag on the delicate cycle shields the satin’s long-float threads from snags and mechanical abrasion that otherwise dull the finish over repeated washes.
- Drying the pants flat rather than hanging prevents the weight of the water from stretching the fabric and the gathered elastic waistband, which would otherwise distort the wide-leg drape over time.
The recycled polyester sustainability claim
- Producing recycled polyester cuts energy use by roughly 59% compared to virgin polyester, meaning the pant's recycled portion has a substantially smaller carbon footprint than the same yardage of new-petroleum satin.
- Recycled polyester fibers match virgin polyester in moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and abrasion resistance, so the pant's satiny stretch and fluidity remain intact alongside the sustainability gain.
- The 'recycled plastic bottles' specification indicates post-consumer PET—the most impactful recycled input because it directly diverts plastic from landfills and oceans rather than recycling manufacturing scrap that might have been reused anyway.
- The identical 'partially made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles' statement appears on other Contemporaine satin pants like the Floral Sketches style, confirming that recycled content is a standard ingredient in the house's satin fabrication rather than a one-off SKU attribute.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Wide, floor-length satiny navy pant with a high waistline partially covered by a white blouse; visible side pocket with hand, smooth sheen fabric and wide hem.
- SilhouetteWide-leg, floor-length pant with very loose straight legs that extend to cover the tops of the feet and reach the floor.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.49 · w 0.48 · h 0.46 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth satiny fabric with a subtle sheen visible along the leg panels and folds.
2 regions
x 0.54 · y 0.54 · w 0.28 · h 0.37 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.56 · w 0.21 · h 0.36 (high) - Waistband coverageTop of the waistband is partially obscured by the overlying white blouse; waist area appears smooth without visible belt or visible closure.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.31 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - PocketRight side seam pocket is used by the model's right hand, producing a slight pull and drape at the hip.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.38 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high) - HemWide stitched hem finished at the pant bottoms, visible as a horizontal band where fabric folds at the floor.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.86 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a plain light background showing a standing model holding a black clutch; even diffuse lighting with soft shadows and no visible packaging or text.
- Model and stylingFemale model standing facing slightly to the viewer's left wearing a white short-sleeve button blouse and holding a black folded clutch in her left hand.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.50 · h 0.57 (high) - AccessoriesBlack folded clutch held at hip and a stack of wide metallic bangles on the left wrist; thong-style flat sandals visible at the feet.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.47 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingEvenly lit neutral off-white studio background with minimal shadowing under the model; no props or signage in background.
- Image framingFull-body vertical composition with the model centered slightly to the right and feet cropped only by floor edge.
Colors
satiny navy· pant fabric#1E2131- SilhouetteWide-leg, floor-length pant with very loose straight legs that extend to cover the tops of the feet and reach the floor.
- 02

Product
Front view close-up of satiny wide-leg pants showing elasticated waistband, high rise front, and smooth drape of fabric to the legs; model wears a white sleeveless top partially tucked above the waistband.
- Elastic waistbandHorizontal elasticated waistband with stitched channels creating a gathered top edge; waistband sits at the model's high waist and is continuous with no visible fly or button.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.18 · w 0.46 · h 0.07 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth satiny fabric with visible soft highlights and slightly reflective sheen along leg panels indicating a silky finish.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.26 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Wide leg drapeLoose wide-leg silhouette visible from the hip downward, fabric falling in a straight, roomy panel without tapering.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.32 · w 0.58 · h 0.58 (high) - Front rise visibleTop of the pants sits below the model's navel, exposing a small section of midriff above the waistband where the top is tucked.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.13 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (high) - Gathering below waistbandSubtle vertical gathers where the waistband meets the pant body, producing soft folds at the upper hip area.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.22 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Side seamVisible outer leg seam line running down the right leg (viewer left) formed by a narrow stitch line.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.28 · w 0.06 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the pants with a white sleeveless top; plain light neutral background and soft studio lighting; props include a black textured clutch and silver bracelets visible on the left hand.
- Top garment visibleWhite sleeveless blouse partially tucked into the waistband, smooth matte finish with a visible center front slit where fabric is lifted to show midriff.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.02 · w 0.66 · h 0.22 (high) - Hand and accessoriesModel's right hand rests on the hip above the waistband and left hand holds a soft black textured clutch; multiple wide silver cuff bracelets are worn on the left wrist and a ring on the right middle finger.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.54 · w 0.26 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light-colored studio background with soft shadows under the pant legs and minimal visible texture in the backdrop.
- Shot compositionCropped midriff-to-thigh portrait framing focused on the front of the pants; image excludes model's head and lower legs beyond mid-thigh.
Colors
deep navy· pants fabric#232333dark navy· waistband#151422- Elastic waistbandHorizontal elasticated waistband with stitched channels creating a gathered top edge; waistband sits at the model's high waist and is continuous with no visible fly or button.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a pair of satiny wide-leg pants with an elasticated waistband, full-length wide legs, and a subtle center back seam; no visible back pockets or zippers.
- WaistbandElasticated waistband with gathered fabric creating small vertical ripples around the waist; waistband sits at a high-rise position on the model.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high) - Leg silhouetteVery wide, straight legs that fall from the hip to the hem in a loose, column-like shape with no visible tapering.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth satiny fabric with a low sheen visible on both legs, producing soft highlights along vertical folds.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.56 · h 0.60 (high) - Center seamSingle vertical center back seam running from the waistband down the middle of the rear panel.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.12 · w 0.04 · h 0.60 (high) - Back pocketsNo visible back pockets or pocket outlines on the rear panels.
- Hem detailWide stitched hem visible at the pant openings with a slight break over the footwear.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.84 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Occlusion by stylingLower hem and foot area partially occluded by the model's sandals and the floor fold; inner ankle area partly hidden in shadow.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.88 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-view product shot on a plain light background with the model wearing accessories; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Viewing angleRear-facing view of the pants on a standing model, framed from mid-back to feet.
- BackgroundPlain light neutral background and seamless floor with a faint horizontal seam line where wall meets floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Props and stylingModel is wearing a white tucked top, silver stacked cuff bracelets on the right wrist, rings on both hands, and black thong sandals visible at the hem.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.86 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with subtle shadows beneath the pant hems and faint highlights on the satin fabric.
- Image framingImage vertically centered on the pants; upper arms and part of the torso are cropped but visible.
Colors
dark navy blue· pants body#1E2133- WaistbandElasticated waistband with gathered fabric creating small vertical ripples around the waist; waistband sits at a high-rise position on the model.
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Q&A
2 answered- Does the elastic waistband allow for size flexibility, or should I order my usual size?
- Yes, the gathered elastic waistband offers some size flexibility, but we recommend ordering your usual size for the best fit. The waistband stretches to accommodate slight variations.
- What are the recommended care instructions for this satin pant?
- Care instructions are not provided in the product information. For satin pants like these, we suggest gentle machine wash cold, hang to dry, and low heat iron if needed, but please check the garment's label for specific guidance.