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The verdict
Fit
Knit construction suggests elasticity and comfort. The Row's menswear fit is measured; likely relaxed yet intentional.
Quality
Mid-tier knit quality. At $500, expect solid yarn and neat finishing, though knits have shorter life than wovens.
Is the price fair?
Fairly priced for a designer knit pant. Value lies in brand and finish rather than material premium.
Best for
A man wanting comfort and style in a casual or smart-casual context.
Care
Gentle wash or dry clean; knits require more care than wovens to prevent pilling.
What owners report about The Row pants
Owners describe The Row's pants as comfortable and well made, with one reviewer of the pull-on Gala style calling them extremely comfortable and noting the fabric drapes flatteringly enough to dress up or down over an elastic waist. Value is the recurring dispute: critics point out that some four-figure styles are polyester, with one reviewer refusing to spend that much on what she called essentially plastic trousers, and another finding the collection often too basic to warrant the cost even while crediting its mostly natural-fiber fabrics. The one practical ownership complaint reported is dye transfer onto light-colored shoes.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently report the pants feel comfortable while reading as tailored, with well-made construction and flattering drape.
- Watch out for
- The recurring complaint is price-to-fabric mismatch — some four-figure styles are synthetic — plus one owner's report of color transfer onto light shoes.
About The Row's pants line as a whole. Sources: An Honest Review of The Row - by Laura Pleitéz Rifkin · An in-depth detailed review of The Row Gala Pants & the BEST affordable alternatives · Why I'm Not Obsessed With The Row - by Jolain Muller