Contemporaine
Essential Belted Plaid Twill Pant Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise
These Contemporaine by Simons wide-leg, mid-rise pants are made from a recycled polyester and wool twill in an all-over plaid pattern with no lining, and include four sewn waist pleats, a zip fly, belt loops, a matching sliding-buckle belt, side slant pockets, and trompe-l'oeil piped back pockets. Measurements for the size 6 item are a 32 cm (12.5 in) front rise and 79 cm (31 in) inseam. They are designed in Canada as an exclusive Simons style.
- Material
- polyester made from recycled plastic bottles and a touch of wool
- Gender
- female
- Style
- smart-casual, tailored, classic, wide-leg, mid-rise, sustainable
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Specifications
Wide-leg plaid twill pants with pleated waist and matching belt, crafted from recycled polyester and wool.
Wide leg, mid rise, four sewn pleats, zip fly, belt loops, matching belt with sliding buckle, side slant pockets, trompe-l'oeil piped back pockets, unlined.
- Material
- polyester made from recycled plastic bottles and a touch of wool
- Secondary
- wool
- Style
- smart-casual, tailored, classic, wide-leg, mid-rise, sustainable
- Occasion
- work, business-casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- wide-leg silhouette
- mid-rise waist
- four sewn pleats at waist
- zip fly closure
- belt loops
- matching belt with sliding buckle
- side slant pockets
- trompe-l'oeil piped back pockets
- recycled polyester from plastic bottles
- wool-blend twill fabric
- unlined construction
- front rise: 32 cm (12.5 inches)
- inseam: 79 cm (31 inches)
- designed in Canada
- exclusive Contemporaine by Simons
Product Insights
Essential Belted Plaid Twill Pant Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise 89% recycled polyester, 10% viscose, 1% spandex; no wool percentage listed Mid-rise, wide-leg, full-length silhouette with a straight fall from hip to hem Runs true to the Contemporaine size chart; between sizes, take the larger one Pleats can create excess material in the lap when seated and need crisp cloth to hold a sharp line Machine wash cold on delicate; lay flat to dry; do not bleach, soak, wring, tumble dry, professionally clean, or iron/press
Verified claims
- materials
- 89% recycled polyester, 10% viscose, 1% spandex; no wool percentage listed
- sustainability
- Polyester content is made from recycled plastic bottles
- fit
- Mid-rise, wide-leg, full-length silhouette with a straight fall from hip to hem
- sizing
- Runs true to the Contemporaine size chart; between sizes, take the larger one
- size_range
- Eight even sizes from 2 to 16, all in stock at the same 150 CAD price
- color
- Patterned Brown is the only colourway; imagery shows a grey-leaning plaid
- construction
- Four sewn-down front pleats add room at the hip and thigh and should lie closed when standing
- construction
- Pleats can create excess material in the lap when seated and need crisp cloth to hold a sharp line
- comfort
- Twill has a smooth, dense surface that sits comfortably against bare skin; no wool to cause itch
- comfort
- 1% spandex gives light give, not athletic stretch
- fabric_behavior
- Breathability is broadly comparable to polyester, but static and cling can occur in dry conditions
- construction
- Unlined
- construction
- Matching belt on a sliding buckle is removable; zip fly with belt loops
- construction
- Side slant pockets plus trompe-l'oeil piped pockets behind
- care
- Machine wash cold on delicate; lay flat to dry; do not bleach, soak, wring, tumble dry, professionally clean, or iron/press
- care
- Smooth pleats flat by hand while damp; the pressed crease will look softer after washing
- durability
- Recycled polyester can be stiffer and less pliable than virgin; viscose can wrinkle or deform; judge on the garment, not the spec sheet
- styling
- Plaid wide-leg styling works with tucked tops and heels; pleats read smart-casual to office
Product record
- Title
- Essential Belted Plaid Twill Pant Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Styled with a Tucked Top and Belt
Create a polished look by pairing these wide-leg, mid-rise twill pants with a tucked-in top to showcase the belt. The design features subtle vertical pleats starting at the waistband, which create soft folds and slight shaping at the hip while the legs fall straight and wide.[1,2,3]
Sliding a hand into angled side pockets
These wide-leg plaid twill pants feature angled side pockets. In the product photos, the model rests a hand in each pocket, a casual styling option for stepping outside or keeping hands free.[3]
Using a belt to secure the fit
The straight waistband of these pants features stitched belt loops for adjustable fit. A belt can be threaded through these loops, like the dark brown leather belt shown threaded along the top edge of the waistband.[2,3,4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Essential Belted Plaid Twill Pant Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise: Choose this if you want a wide-leg, mid-rise plaid pant with tailored details like four sewn waist pleats, a matching belt on a sliding buckle, and angled side pockets, in a black-and-white plaid twill with a relaxed drape. It is crafted with polyester made from recycled plastic bottles, a touch of wool, viscose, and a hint of spandex, and comes in sizes 2 to 16 in Patterned Brown with a 31 inch inseam. Note that the back pockets are trompe-l'oeil and sewn closed, and the pant has no lining.[1,3,4] | Belted Flowy Essential Pant Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise: Choose this if you want a wide-leg, mid-rise pant in a flowy twill with a silky sheen, made of 93% responsibly sourced Livaeco viscose and 7% polyester from recycled plastic bottles. It comes with an included faux-leather belt, four sewn pleats with pressed creases, slit side-seam pockets, and welt back pockets, in a full-length cut with a 31-inch inseam and 12-inch front rise in size 4, offered in sizes 0 to 10 in Black or Taupe. Note that while the product name specifies a mid rise, some page copy describes the waist as high, and the fabric is a woven twill rather than a stretch knit.[5,6,7,8,9] | Essential Stretch Pant Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise: Choose this if you want a versatile wide-leg pant for long wear—reviewers describe all-day comfort from the soft, stretchy fabric, and the pleated, mid-rise style works from casual outings to dressed-up occasions. Its full-length legs fall cleanly over pointed-toe boots, but the 32-inch inseam tends to run long, and reviewers say wearers under 5 feet 5 inches typically need to hem it to avoid dragging. Fabric feel divides opinion—some praise its quality and drape while others dislike the texture—so it may suit you less if you prefer a more tailored look on a slim frame.[10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Full-body front view of a model wearing high-waisted wide-leg plaid twill pants with a brown leather belt, paired with a camel turtleneck and black pointed heeled mules.
- Pant silhouetteWide-leg, full-length trousers with a straight vertical fall from the hip to the hem visible in front view.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.32 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Plaid twill patternAll-over plaid pattern composed of intersecting lighter and darker threads forming squares and thin checks across the pant fabric.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.58 · h 0.46 (high) - Front pleats and waist shapingSubtle vertical pleats or stitched creases originate at the waistband and run down the front upper thigh area, creating slight shaping at the hip.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (medium) - Belt and waistbandDark brown leather belt threaded through belt loops on the pant waistband, with a visible rectangular metal buckle at center front.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.27 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Turtleneck topCamel-colored long-sleeve turtleneck sweater with close-fitting neck and sleeves pushed slightly up; sleeve cuffs show a row of decorative buttons.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.05 · w 0.52 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.15 · h 0.08 (medium) - FootwearPointed-toe black heeled mules with a slim heel, shoes visible at pant hems with one foot slightly forward.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.83 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.83 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible seams and hemClean finished hem at pant bottoms with visible seam line; side seam runs visible along outer leg.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (medium) - Model poseModel stands facing forward with arms crossed at midriff, top tucked into waistband exposing belt.
Other
Studio shot with a plain light neutral wall background and smooth floor; even soft lighting from front-left producing mild shadows at model's right side; full-body crop with slight space above head.
- Background and surfaceSmooth off-white wall behind the model and a light grey polished floor surface beneath, meeting in a visible floor-wall seam near the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting from upper-left producing gentle shadow along the right side of the model and a subtle cast shadow on the wall behind her right shoulder.
- Image framingFull-body vertical crop with model centered, small margin above head and full visibility of footwear.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution photograph with clear fabric texture and visible small details such as buttons and belt buckle.
Colors
mid grey plaid· pants fabricdark brown· beltcamel· turtleneck sweaterblack· shoes- Pant silhouetteWide-leg, full-length trousers with a straight vertical fall from the hip to the hem visible in front view.
- 02
Product
Front and upper-leg view of a high-waist wide-leg pant in a small-scale black-and-white plaid twill fabric showing waistband, belt loops, front pleats and side pockets with hands partially inserted.
- Waistband and belt loopsVisible straight waistband with stitched belt loops sitting across the top of the pant; a belt is threaded through the loops and covers much of the waistband.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.15 (high) - Front pleatsTwo subtle front pleats start at the waistband and run downward, creating soft folds over the upper thigh area.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Side pocketsAngled side pockets are present; the right pocket (viewer left) is partially visible with the model's hand inside, the left pocket (viewer right) also shows a hand inserted.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high) - Wide-leg silhouette (visible portion)Pant legs fall straight and wide from the hip area, with relaxed drape and soft vertical folds visible through the thigh area.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.90 · h 0.65 (medium) - Fabric patternDense small-scale checked plaid (Prince of Wales style) in high-contrast black and white giving an overall grey appearance from distance; pattern repeats across visible surface.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.78 (high)
Other
Styled product shot showing the model wearing a tan sweater and a dark brown leather belt; neutral light background and soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Styling belt and buckleA dark brown leather belt with a rectangular gold-toned metal buckle is worn over the waistband; belt extends horizontally across the image.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Top garment visibleSleeveless-to-waist area of a long-sleeve camel/tan sweater is visible above the waistband, sleeves pushed slightly up the forearms.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light grey to off-white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
- Model arms and handsPartial view of the model's forearms and hands: left arm relaxed at side, right hand inserted into right pocket; skin visible on both arms.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high)
Colors
grey plaid· pants fabric- Waistband and belt loopsVisible straight waistband with stitched belt loops sitting across the top of the pant; a belt is threaded through the loops and covers much of the waistband.
- 03
Product
Rear view of wide-leg plaid twill pants shown on a model from waist to shoes; visible rear welt pockets, belt loops with a dark belt, and full-length straight wide legs with a center-back seam/crease.
- Silhouette and viewRear-facing full-length view of wide-leg pants worn by a model, showing the back waistband down to the shoe hem on both legs.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.85 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsStraight waistband with visible belt loops around the back; a dark brown leather belt is threaded through the loops and is visible along the top edge of the waistband.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.07 (high) - Back pocket detailTwo horizontal welt pockets on the back, positioned symmetrically on each cheek; pockets are sewn closed and lie flat.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.33 · h 0.07 (high) - Leg shape and drapeStraight, wide legs with a relaxed drape and slight crease/vertical line visible along the center-back of each leg.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.25 · w 0.55 · h 0.65 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over plaid check pattern composed of interlocking lighter and darker threads forming rectangular checks across the fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Hem and lengthFull-length hem that reaches the top of the shoes, with the pant leg slightly covering the back of the heel.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.80 · w 0.44 · h 0.15 (high) - Visible styling itemsPortions of the model's sweater at the waistline and hands at the sides are visible and slightly overlap the waistband area.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.02 · w 0.48 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the product against a plain light background with even lighting and soft shadow on the floor; image cropped to show lower torso and legs; polished floor surface visible.
- Background and surfaceUniform off-white background with a smooth neutral-colored floor surface that produces a faint reflection and soft shadow beneath the shoes.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingEven, soft studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and gentle falloff across the fabric, highlighting texture and pattern.
- Crop and framingImage framed to show the model from mid-back down to the shoes; upper body above waist is partially cropped but sweater and arms are visible.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
heathered gray plaid· main fabric#8C8483dark charcoal checks· plaid lines and checks#443C3A- Silhouette and viewRear-facing full-length view of wide-leg pants worn by a model, showing the back waistband down to the shoe hem on both legs.
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4679493 | Essential Belted Plaid Twill Pant Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Brown - 2 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4679494 | Essential Belted Plaid Twill Pant Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Brown - 4 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4679495 | Essential Belted Plaid Twill Pant Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Brown - 6 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4679496 | Essential Belted Plaid Twill Pant Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Brown - 8 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4679497 | Essential Belted Plaid Twill Pant Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Brown - 10 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4679498 | Essential Belted Plaid Twill Pant Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Brown - 12 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4679499 | Essential Belted Plaid Twill Pant Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Brown - 14 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4679500 | Essential Belted Plaid Twill Pant Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Brown - 16 | CA$150.00 | Yes |