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Browse all Berg & Berg pants →Antonello Cotton Shorts - Ecru
The verdict
Fit
Antonello model runs straight and relaxed. These shorts suggest a mid-thigh length typical of contemporary menswear; size up slightly if you prefer a roomier fit.
Quality
Pure cotton at this price delivers basic durability. Expect softening after several washes and moderate color permanence.
Is the price fair?
Originally discounted to 186 USD from a higher price, these appear to be archive stock. Value depends on your climate and wardrobe gaps.
Best for
Casual summer dressing when you need a neutral neutral that pairs with anything.
Care
Wash in cool water and hang to air-dry to minimize shrinkage.
What owners report about Berg & Berg pants
Owners on menswear forums describe Berg & Berg trousers as well made for the money, with tailoring details like curtained split waistbands and unfinished hems left long for alteration. Fit is the recurring theme: reviewers report the cuts run slim, and one editorial reviewer measured a leg opening tapered to 7.5 inches and called it too slim to wear. Longtime Styleforum buyers call the pleated dress trouser fit excellent and reorder multiple pairs, while a Permanent Style reviewer found the cords a miss on material and fit.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently rate the construction details and Italian make as strong for the mid-tier price, with several forum regulars reporting no quality complaints across multiple pairs.
- Watch out for
- Slim thighs and narrow leg openings draw the most complaints, and the European sizing runs small for many buyers, so fit misses are the most commonly reported problem.
- Sizing
- Sizes run slim and small; forum buyers commonly go up one size from their usual European size, and those with bigger thighs or calves report snugness in the standard cuts.
About Berg & Berg's pants line as a whole. Sources: $133 for Wool Pants? Not Bad - Put This On · The style and price of Berg & Berg - Permanent Style · Berg and Berg - Styleforum