Monochrome Stretch Pant Straight Fit

Verified claims

Elastic waistband

Covered elastic waistband: easy pull-on, clean front, no drawstring or button adjustability.

Custom tailoring

Unfinished hem plus free in-store tailoring enables custom break, a service normally for high-end or made-to-measure.

Drape

Poly-viscose-lycra blend drapes like wool suiting with refined sheen and stretch.

Performance

Wrinkle-resistant fabric releases creases when hung; blend outlasts cotton but may pill.

In-store hemming

Free in-store hemming absorbs $10–25 in typical alteration costs.

Unfinished hem

Unfinished hem lets wearer choose from no-break crop to classic single break.

Wash before hemming

Wash trousers before hemming to avoid 3-20% viscose shrinkage affecting length.

Adjustability

Covered elastic waistband adapts to waist size changes but lacks fine adjustability.

Styling

Covered elastic waistband creates a clean front; belt loops are present but optional.

Versus closures

Pull-on covered elastic waistband distinguishes from zip-fly closures at the $139 price.

Care

Cold water (max 30°C) delicate cycle, line dry, and low-heat ironing (max 150°C) are required to prevent shrinkage.

Durability

Polyester gives wrinkle resistance and shape retention; poly-viscose suiting lasts 3× longer than cotton; inner thighs may pill.

Breathability

Viscose adds breathability for three-season wear; trousers run warmer than cotton in hot weather.

Wrinkle release

Most wrinkles release without ironing when hung overnight after packing.

Athletic fit

Straight cut and stretch prevent binding for larger legs and athletic builds.

Hem length

Unfinished hem and free in-store hemming allow custom leg break and length adjustment.

Seasonality

Breathable for three seasons; not for high-summer humidity.

Pilling

Pills at inner thighs and seat; manageable with a fabric shaver.

House brand

At $139 CAD, Citadin undercuts L.L.Bean's $145 and BYLT's $144, adding tailored fit and free hemming.

Product record

Title

Monochrome Stretch Pant Straight Fit

Brand

Citadin

Price

139 CAD

Availability

In stock

Care and maintenance for this fabric blend

• Tumble drying is the most common cause of irreversible shrinkage and stiffening in poly-viscose blends — line drying in shade or laying flat preserves both the fabric's fluid drape and the stretch recovery of the elastane.
• Viscose can shrink 3–20% when exposed to heat and agitation, so washing these trousers in cold water and line drying before the store's free hemming service will ensure the custom length remains accurate after regular care.
• Because viscose loses significant tensile strength when wet, these trousers must be machine washed on a delicate cycle with cold water (max 30°C) to avoid stretching, warping, or permanent shrinkage.
• Polyester can melt and viscose can scorch under high heat, so ironing is restricted to a maximum of 150°C and is safest done on the reverse side or through a press cloth to maintain the fabric's smooth finish.
• The polyester component imparts wrinkle resistance, shape retention, and faster drying, meaning these trousers hold a sharper crease and need less ironing than 100% viscose pants.

The free in‑store hemming and unfinished hem

• The free hemming service is carried out at Simons locations, so from purchase to custom-finished pant the entire process stays within one retailer — no need to source a separate tailor or pay out-of-pocket for alterations.
• Simons includes a free hemming service with this pant, absorbing the typical $10–$25 alteration cost so the $139 CAD price already covers a custom-finished length.
• Because the hem is intentionally left raw, you're not locked into a standard inseam — you can dial in the exact break you want, from a clean no-break to a slight fold, which is how the 'straight fit' silhouette keeps its sharp, minimalist line without pooling or cropping awkwardly.

What to expect from poly-viscose stretch fabric

• Viscose contributes to a fluid, structured drape that sits closer to a wool trouser than to a flat polyester shell, giving the straight-leg silhouette a subtle, premium fall without the crisp stiffness of all-polyester dress pants.
• Poly-viscose blends can develop surface pills from friction, and on trousers that typically appears first at the inner thigh and seat — pilling is not a construction defect but a characteristic of the blend, easily managed with a fabric shaver and gentle wash cycles.
• The viscose content gives the fabric more airflow than pure polyester, making it wearable for year-round office wear in moderate climates, but it will run warmer than cotton or linen in high summer — a city commuter pant that leans toward the cooler side of late spring and early fall.
• The viscose portion tones down the synthetic gloss of pure polyester, producing a refined, low-key sheen that reads as intentional tailoring rather than cheap sheen — a detail that helps the minimalist black and navy colorways look like a considered wardrobe staple.
• Polyester's elastic recovery memory means the pants will release most wrinkles when hung overnight, coming out of a suitcase or a dryer with minimal touch-up — a practical advantage over cotton or pure viscose trousers that need regular pressing.
• In industrial laundry testing, standard poly-viscose suiting outlasts comparable cotton by a factor of three — a proxy for how these pants will hold seam integrity and shape through repeated home washes and dry-cleaning cycles better than a 100% cotton dress pant.

How the straight fit works for different builds

• Because the straight cut sidesteps a tapered leg, it works especially well for men with larger calves or thicker thighs relative to their waist, avoiding the tightness that slim cuts create in those zones — the stretch polyester-viscose fabric on this Citadin model further prevents binding, making the pant a forgiving option for athletic or muscular builds who still want a polished line.
• A true straight fit maintains a consistent leg width from thigh to hem without taper, creating an even, clean vertical line that reads as tailored rather than casual — on this Citadin pant, that means the silhouette stays deliberately geometric, sitting neatly between the roominess of a relaxed cut and the hug of a slim fit.
• The covered elastic waistband eliminates the visual bulk of belt loops and hardware, preserving the clean, uninterrupted front that a straight-leg pant requires to maintain its minimalist silhouette, while also providing a flexible, stay-put fit that adapts to mild fluctuations in waist size without the need for a belt — a detail that keeps the pant looking tailored even when worn untucked or with a slim-fitting sweater.
• The polyester-viscose stretch fabric drapes with a subtle fluidity and natural wrinkle resistance, meaning the straight leg stays smooth and sharp throughout a full day of sitting and moving, while the viscose content adds breathability and a slight sheen that subtly elevates the pant toward dress-casual territory.
• Delivered with an unfinished hem and a complimentary in-store hemming service, the pant can be custom-cut to achieve exactly the break the wearer wants — from a contemporary no-break crop that showcases footwear to a single break for a classic dress trouser line — giving the straight silhouette a precise, personalized finish that off-the-rack pants rarely offer.