Be Able
Comfort-Waist Pleated Pant
The Comfort-Waist Pleated Pant is a tailored trouser from the 'Be Able at Le 31' line, featuring a tapered, cropped leg and an adjustable drawstring waistband for a customizable fit. It is made from a luxurious virgin wool blend and includes flat front pleats, slant pockets, buttoned piped back pockets, and a patch pocket on the leg. Designed for smart-casual and workwear applications, this unlined pant is made in Italy and can be paired with a matching jacket (style 22874-26103).
- Material
- virgin wool blend
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, tailored
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Specifications
A comfortable pleated pant with adjustable drawstring waist, flat front pleats, and virgin wool blend fabric.
Adjustable drawstring waistband, flat pleats, slant pockets, buttoned piped back pockets, patch pocket on leg.
- Material
- virgin wool blend
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, tailored
- Occasion
- everyday, work
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- Adjustable drawstring waistband
- Flat pleats in front
- Slant pockets and buttoned piped pockets behind
- Patch pocket on the leg
- Luxurious virgin wool blend fabric
- Unlined
- Finished hem
- Made in Italy
- Matching jacket also available (style 22874-26103)
Product Insights
Be Able's Comfort-Waist Pleated Pant, 29.95 CAD and currently out of stock, is a smart-casual wool-blend trouser whose adjustable drawstring waist runs through a hidden internal channel and closes without a belt, absorbing day-to-day and seasonal waist change while the front pleats sit flush when worn at or above the natural waist and open through the thigh when sitting or climbing; a standing pleat gap signals a too-tight waist, and the waist is the only sizing axis at 30-38 in even two-inch steps and one price. The virgin wool blend holds a pressed crease and pleats, sheds wrinkles overnight, resists pilling and odor via keratin, buffers up to 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp, and takes about 20,000 bends so seat and knees resist bagging, making it year-round office weight with crease recovery and desk-day comfort beyond a flat front at the same waist measurement. Slant front, buttoned piped back and leg patch pockets read office-ready, with pleat width keeping loaded pockets from stretching the silhouette, but they trade an unbroken bespoke front panel for usable storage. The ready-to-wear factory hem leaves only about 2.5cm inside, so it can be shortened but not lengthened, and its set length breaks cleanly over slim shoes while reading longer over chunky ones. Made in Italy under Simons' Le 31 house label without a designer markup, it pairs with the matching jacket as a suit or stands alone with a plain tee; the drawstring is the oldest trouser fastening, over 3,300 years old, and the main compromises are the storage-driven front panel break, the no-odd-size, no-lengthening constraints, and the rise requirement.
Verified claims
- Pleats and waist
- Front pleats sit flush while standing and open through the thigh as you sit or climb
- Rise
- The pleat lies flat only when the pant is worn at or above the natural waist
- Drawstring-pleat design
- Adjustable drawstring waist runs through a hidden internal channel, closing without a belt
- Pleat fit
- A front pleat that stays open while standing signals a too-tight waist
- Waist adjustability
- Drawstring waist closes a standing pleat gap and absorbs day-to-day size change
- Sitting comfort
- Pleats give more sitting comfort than a flat front at the same waist measurement
- Sizing
- Waist is the only sizing axis: 30-38 in even 2-inch steps, all at one price
- Drape and crease
- Wool blend holds its pressed crease and pleats, shedding wrinkles overnight
- Flex durability
- Wool fibers take about 20,000 bends before breaking, so seat and knees resist bagging
- Pilling resistance
- Virgin wool's unbroken staple pills less than recycled wool or synthetics
- Moisture management
- Unlined wool blend absorbs up to 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp
- Odor control
- Wool's keratin breaks down odor molecules, so the pant wears several times between cleanings
- All-season comfort
- Wool crimp and moisture buffering make it year-round office weight, not a seasonal piece
- Crease recovery
- Wool's crimp lets the pleats and center crease recover after a day without a press
- Fabric durability
- Virgin wool resists pilling and takes about 20,000 bends before a fiber breaks
- Pocket styling
- Slant front, buttoned piped back and a leg patch pocket read as office-ready smart-casual.
- Pocket trade-off
- Front slant and leg patch pockets trade an unbroken bespoke front panel for usable storage.
- Pocket function
- Pleat width keeps a loaded front or leg pocket from stretching the silhouette.
- Hem
- Ready-to-wear factory hem leaves only about 2.5cm inside, so it can be shortened but not lengthened.
- Shoe break
- The factory-set length breaks cleanly over slim shoes and reads longer over chunky ones.
- Drawstring heritage
- The drawstring waist is the oldest trouser fastening, in use over 3,300 years.
- Italian make
- Made in Italy under Simons' Le 31 house label, without a designer markup.
- Fabric performance
- Virgin wool blend resists creasing, pilling and odor, and buffers moisture all day.
- Drawstring waist
- Cinchable drawstring waist adjusts to day-to-day and seasonal waist change.
- Size range
- Sizes 30, 32, 34, 36 and 38 only, in even two-inch steps — no odd sizes.
- Desk-day comfort
- Pleats give more wear comfort than a flat front through long desk days
- Versatility
- Pairs with the matching jacket as a suit, or stands alone with a plain tee
- Pockets
- Slant pockets and a leg patch trade the clean front for usable storage
- Waist adjustment
- Adjustable drawstring comfort waist makes the picked size forgiving.
Product record
- Title
- Comfort-Waist Pleated Pant
- Brand
- Be Able
- Price
- 29.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Comfort-Waist Pleated Pant: Choose this if you want a tailored pleated pant with all-day comfort: it has an elasticized waistband with an adjustable cream drawstring, flat front pleats, pressed center creases, and tapered, slightly cropped legs. It is made in Italy from a wool-blend fabric (55% wool, 41% polyester, 4% elastane) with slant pockets, buttoned back welt pockets, and a patch pocket on the right thigh, and comes in sizes 30 to 38. A matching double-breasted-style jacket is also available if you want to pair it as a suit, though the pant itself is unlined.[1,2,3,4,5] | Greige Double-Pleated Pant Wool-Blend Weave By Marzotto: Choose this if you want a double-pleated, straight-leg dress pant with a pressed center crease, an adjustable waist with side metal buckles and belt loops, and welt back pockets (one buttoned). The fabric is a stretch weave of 55 percent virgin wool and 45 percent polyester by Marzotto with a smooth matte finish, made in Italy, and a matching jacket is offered under catalog number 22874-26102. Note that the listing's colour data says Charcoal while the product name says Greige, and the pant is described as unlined despite a listed 100 percent cotton lining.[6,7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of dark tapered pleated pants worn with a matching double-breasted jacket; visible drawstring at waistband and a patch pocket on the right thigh.
- Waistband and drawstringMid-rise waistband with a visible external drawstring that hangs down the front; drawstring appears light cream or off-white and contrasts with the pant fabric.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.43 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Front pleatsSingle front pleats visible at the top of each pant leg creating added fullness above the thigh that tapers toward the ankle.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.45 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Tapered leg and hemPant legs narrow progressively from thigh to ankle and end at a slightly cropped hem that exposes the ankle above the shoe.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.70 · w 0.48 · h 0.28 (high) - Thigh pocketRectangular patch pocket located on the right thigh (viewer left) with visible stitching around the pocket edge.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte woven suiting fabric with minimal visible texture and structured drape.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.40 · w 0.36 · h 0.50 (high) - Matching upper garment visiblePortion of a matching dark double-breasted jacket is visible overlapping the waistband and concealing part of the top of the pants.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.42 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a male model against a plain light gray background, three-quarter frontal pose with hands in pockets, soft even lighting and slight shadow on the right.
- Model pose and framingFull-body portrait of a standing male model facing the camera at slight three-quarter angle with hands in pockets; image shows entire body from head to shoes.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with even, diffused lighting that produces soft shadows to the model's right and minimal glare on fabric.
- Footwear visibleBlack slip-on shoes visible at the bottom of the image worn without visible socks.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.90 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.90 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear detail and accurate focus across the outfit.
Colors
deep black· pants#0E0D0Doff-white· waist drawstringdeep black· jacket#0E0D0Eblack leather· shoes#120E0D- Waistband and drawstringMid-rise waistband with a visible external drawstring that hangs down the front; drawstring appears light cream or off-white and contrasts with the pant fabric.
- 02
Product
Front-right three-quarter view of black pleated pants with an elastic waistband and visible cream drawstring; right-side patch pocket and tapered, slightly cropped legs are visible.
- Waistband and drawstringElastic gathered waistband in black with a single cream flat drawstring tied in a bow at center front; drawstring ends have small metallic aglets.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Front pleat/center creaseA sharp vertical crease runs down the center of the front of each pant leg from below the waistband to the hem, visible on the outer front face of the legs.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.56 · h 0.72 (high) - Right-side patch pocketRectangular patch pocket sewn onto the outer right thigh with visible topstitching; pocket opening faces upward and is aligned with the side seam.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.22 (high) - Leg silhouette and hemTapered legs with a straight, narrow hem that sits above the ankles, showing a cropped length.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven fabric with a matte finish and no visible texture pattern at this scale.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Metal aglets detailSmall cylindrical metallic aglets at the ends of the drawstring, reflective but not highly polished.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing model wearing the pants against a plain white background; lower legs and black slip-on shoes visible; soft directional lighting with subtle floor shadow.
- Model hand and stylingModel right hand rests alongside the right thigh, partially visible from wrist to fingers; styling includes a tucked black top at the waistband.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Shoes visibleBlack slip-on leather shoes are visible on both feet, positioned on a white studio floor.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.78 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingEven white studio background with soft directional lighting from the left creating a faint shadow on the floor to the right of the legs.
Colors
black· pant fabric#0E0D0Dcream· drawstringmetallic silver· drawstring aglets- Waistband and drawstringElastic gathered waistband in black with a single cream flat drawstring tied in a bow at center front; drawstring ends have small metallic aglets.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of black pleated trousers with an elasticized waist, two rear welt pockets (one with a button), tapered ankle-length legs and a pressed center crease on each leg.
- View and compositionRear-facing view of the pants worn on a model, showing the back waist, seat and full length to the ankles.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.06 · w 0.68 · h 0.88 (high) - WaistbandElasticized waistband with gathered fabric and a narrow top band visible around the waist.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.07 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high) - Rear pocketsTwo horizontal welt back pockets; the right pocket (viewer left) has a single visible button sewn on the welt.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.12 · w 0.52 · h 0.16 (high) - Center creasesPressed vertical creases run down the center of each pant leg from the seat toward the hem, visible as subtle straight lines.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.72 (high) - Leg silhouetteTapered leg profile that narrows toward an ankle-length hem with a straight finished cuff.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven fabric with a low sheen and minimal visible texture.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.74 (high) - Small trim tabSmall rectangular fabric trim or tag at the right rear waist near the elastic band.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.09 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model wearing the pants with black slip-on shoes against a plain light grey background with even lighting and soft shadows.
- Model and stylingModel is wearing the pants with black low-profile slip-on shoes and a tucked black top; only the model's lower legs, hands and waist are visible.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Background and lightingEven studio lighting on a plain light grey background with soft shadowing visible near the feet and along the inner leg contours.
- Floor surfaceSmooth light floor visible at the bottom of the frame creating a baseline for the model to stand on.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.86 · w 1.00 · h 0.14 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the pants with no visible motion blur; colors rendered with neutral white balance.
Colors
deep black· pant body#0E0D0D- View and compositionRear-facing view of the pants worn on a model, showing the back waist, seat and full length to the ankles.
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4546664 | Comfort-Waist Pleated Pant - 30 | CA$99.95CA$295.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4546665 | Comfort-Waist Pleated Pant - 32 | CA$99.95CA$295.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4546666 | Comfort-Waist Pleated Pant - 34 | CA$99.95CA$295.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4546667 | Comfort-Waist Pleated Pant - 36 | CA$99.95CA$295.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4546668 | Comfort-Waist Pleated Pant - 38 | CA$99.95CA$295.00 | Out of Stock |