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Browse all ESSENTIALS pants →Womens Cotton Twill Pleat Front Drawstring Pant
The verdict
Fit
Pleat-front, drawstring styling suggests a relaxed, adjustable waist with room through the leg rather than a fitted trouser; expect true-to-size through the waist with a looser silhouette.
Quality
Cotton twill is a durable, workhorse fabric, and Essentials generally builds its basics reasonably well, so expect decent everyday wear even though the design itself is simple.
Is the price fair?
At $160 for a cotton twill drawstring pant, a large share of the price is brand rather than fabric or construction meaningfully above other cotton trousers at half the cost.
Best for
Someone who wants a comfortable, dressed-down trouser with the brand's specific fit and doesn't mind paying for the name.
Care
Machine wash cold and tumble dry low, or line dry, to keep cotton twill from shrinking or losing its drape. Stock is noted as low if you're deciding on size.