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Browse all Ted Baker pants →COMPACT HERRINGBONE TROUSERS | BLACK
The verdict
Fit
Compact weave suggests a structured fabric. Fit is likely still relaxed given outlet pricing, but herringbone drapes better than plain weaves at this tier.
Quality
Herringbone construction adds durability and visual longevity — this holds up better than plain weaves at the same price. Still outlet-level seaming.
Is the price fair?
At 50 USD with herringbone texture, this is one of the best bargains in the batch. Even outlet-tier seams won't matter if the fit works.
Best for
A shopper on a tight budget who wants a navy trouser with some visual depth and doesn't need frequent washing.
Care
Machine-wash cold to preserve herringbone texture; line-dry.
What owners report about Ted Baker pants
Owners of the dress trousers praise the cuts, fabrics and drape, with one long-term buyer saying sale-priced pairs feel like trousers at roughly twice the price — but the consistent advice is to buy during the semi-annual sales rather than at full retail, where forum threads question whether the quality justifies the price tag. The men's cut runs very slim, enough that some shoppers rule the brand out on fit alone. On the women's side the brand uses its own 0–5 size scale, which one long-term reviewer finds generous on most trousers but unreliable on jeans.
- Strengths
- Cuts, fabric feel and drape that owners say compete with considerably pricier trousers when bought on sale.
- Watch out for
- Value at full retail is repeatedly questioned — owners advise waiting for the semi-annual sales — and fit trips people up between very slim men's cuts and an inconsistent proprietary women's size scale.
- Sizing
- Men's trousers are cut very slim; women's styles use Ted Baker's own 0–5 sizing that tends to run generous except in jeans, where owners advise checking garment measurements before buying.
About Ted Baker's pants line as a whole. Sources: Dress Pants Rec? — AskAndyAboutClothes forum · Ted Baker clothes sizing explained — Honestly Helen · Ted Baker: Is it good quality clothing worth the price tag? — Styleforum