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Browse all Everlane pants →The Draper Pleated Pant in Buttersmooth | Black | 32" Inseam
The verdict
Fit
Draper is a cropped, pleated silhouette. High-waisted and tapered—a style-forward cut that reads dressy. Buttersmooth finish suggests a soft cloth.
Quality
Tencel at budget pricing is common for casual tailoring. At $74, you're buying a past-season piece; construction is serviceable.
Is the price fair?
Bargain pricing; excellent if the fit matches you, but accept that deep discounts often reflect older inventory.
Best for
Budget-conscious shoppers after a dressy pleated pant for special occasions or experimenting with a cropped silhouette.
Care
Tencel is typically gentle in cool water; avoid wringing.
What owners report about Everlane pants
Reviewers who have tried Everlane's pants range broadly report substantial midweight cotton fabrics that keep their shape through a day's wear, with the caveat that fit and rise vary sharply between styles. Several of the women's styles run big enough that sizing down is the standard advice, and some cuts draw complaints about awkward rises and ankle details. On the men's side, the stretch chinos are called comfortable and well made, though lighter in weight than some owners prefer.
- Strengths
- Midweight fabrics that reviewers say hold their shape and stand up to long-term wear at a mid-range price.
- Watch out for
- Fit and rise are inconsistent from style to style — several run large and some cuts have awkward proportions, so reviewers advise researching each style rather than trusting the line as a whole.
- Sizing
- Multiple reviewers advise sizing down in the roomier women's styles, while the men's chinos are bought true to size and come in several fits, waist sizes, and inseam lengths.
About Everlane's pants line as a whole. Sources: Everlane Pants Guide – I Tried Every Style on their Website (Karin Emily) · Everlane Utility Arc Pant Review: Are These Barrel Pants Ahead of the Curve? (Sher She Goes) · Everlane Performance Chino Review: A Smart Casual Staple (Gentleman Within)