How does this pant fit in the waist and hip? Does it run true to size, or should I size up or down?

The elastic waistband and blousing wide leg design make the fit very forgiving through the waist and hip. Most customers find it true to size, but if you are between sizes, the elastic allows you to size down comfortably. No specific size chart is available, so we recommend checking your measurements against the listed rise (12.5") and inseam (23").

What are the care instructions? Can these pants be machine washed and dried?

Care instructions are not listed in the product data. For a polyester blend, we recommend machine washing cold with like colors and tumble drying on low or hanging to dry. Always check the garment's care label for best results.

With a 23-inch inseam, where does this pant hit on an average-height person (e.g., 5'5")? Is it intended to be cropped or full length?

With a 23-inch inseam and blousing wide leg, this pant will hit approximately at the ankle or just above on a 5'5" person, giving a cropped, ankle-grazing look. It is intentionally designed as a cropped wide-leg silhouette, not full-length.

Twik

Checkered Bloomer Pant

5/5 (1)

CA$49.95CAD

In Stock

Checkered Bloomer Pant is a cropped, wide-leg women's pant made from a lightweight polyester blend with a crinkled checkered texture. It has an elastic waist, front patch pockets, and a blousing fit that narrows to a gathered ruffle hem with lace trim. Key measurements: 12.5-inch rise and 23-inch inseam; a matching top (style 22423-1690) is sold separately.

Material: polyester blend
Style: casual, wide-leg, relaxed-fit
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants

Color

Mossy GreenDusky Pink

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGE

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Specifications

Lightweight polyester blend bloomer pants with elastic waist and back patch pockets, featuring a blousing wide leg fit.

Lightweight fabric, elastic waist, back patch pockets, blousing wide leg fit, 12.5" rise, 23" inseam, checkered pattern.

Material: polyester blend
Style: casual, wide-leg, relaxed-fit
Gender: female
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants

Additional Attributes

Lightweight polyester blend fabric
Elastic waist
Back patch pockets
Blousing wide leg fit
12.5" rise
23" inseam
Checkered pattern

Product Insights

Twik's Checkered Bloomer Pant, at $79 CAD, is a fashion-forward option from a brand launched in 1952. Its forgiving elastic waist allows for a relaxed fit that is true to size or can be sized down. The 23-inch inseam provides an ankle-grazing cropped look on a 5'5" frame. Made of crease-resistant, quick-drying polyester-polyamide, the pant's voluminous leg is best balanced with fitted tops and delicate footwear. At a sale price of $49.95, it undercuts Albion Fit by 55-65%, offering a coordinated look with a matching shirt for effortless styling.

Verified claims

Fit: Elastic waist allows forgiving fit; most find it true to size but can size down if between.
Inseam length: 23-inch inseam gives an ankle-grazing cropped look on a 5'5 person.
Value: At $79 CAD ($49.95 sale), it undercuts Albion Fit by 55–65%.
Versatility: Matching checkered shirt creates a co-ord set, expanding styling options.
Fabric: The 80% polyester, 20% polyamide mix resists creasing and dries quickly.
Heritage: Launched in 1952 as Simons' first in-house women's brand.
Competitive pricing: At $79 CAD, matches Gap pants in price but more fashion-forward; at $49.95 CAD sale, undercuts Albion by ~55%.
Matching set: Matching shirt (SKU 22423-1690) eliminates pattern-mixing guesswork for a full co-ord.
Top pairings: Fitted tops and structured layers balance the voluminous leg.
Footwear pairings: Lightweight shoes or strappy heels balance the voluminous leg.
Footwear pairing: Delicate flats balance the volume; strappy heels dress it up for evening.
Styling footwear: Best paired with flat sandals or minimalist sneakers to balance the pant's volume.
Set coordination: Designed to be worn with matching cropped shirt (style 22423-1690) sold separately.

Product record

Title: Checkered Bloomer Pant
Brand: Twik
Price: 79 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Price versus similar wide-leg pants in the market

At $79 CAD full price, the Twik pant costs the same as the Gap Knit Wide-Leg Pants ($79.95) — but where the Gap is a heavyweight 100% cotton sweatpant-style solid knit, the Twik delivers a lightweight polyester-blend checkered print and back patch pockets, which buyers seeking a statement piece will recognize as a more fashion-forward use of $79.
The $88 USD Albion Fit Audrey pant shares a nearly identical blue checker print, cropped length, and front-and-back pocket layout, but the Twik’s $79 CAD full price (and $49.95 CAD sale) sits roughly 55–65% below the US option in real terms — meaning a Canadian shopper gets the trend without paying for the US brand’s travel-oriented performance fabric and petite/tall markups.
At $24.94 CAD on clearance, the Joe Fresh Linen Cotton pant offers a natural-fiber alternative in solid linen, but the Twik’s $49.95 sale price replaces the material premium with an all-over checkered graphic, cropped bloomer shape, and back patch pockets — a trade-off that points toward pattern and silhouette as the main value drivers.
The listing explicitly cross-references a matching shirt (style 22423-1690) sold separately — a coordination detail absent from every similarly priced wide-leg competitor in the evidence set — so the $79–$49.95 CAD pant becomes the anchor of a planned head-to-toe look rather than a standalone purchase.

What to expect from Twik: brand quality and positioning

Twik's silhouettes range from intentionally cropped and boxy to form-fitting; the Faux-Leather Legging is specifically noted to run small and lack initial give, while the merino sweater is cropped and long-sleeved — the bloomer pant's wide leg and elastic waist are naturally forgiving, but checking individual product fit notes is prudent given the brand's lack of uniform sizing across categories.
Twik debuted in 1952 as the first private-label women's line from the 1840-founded Canadian department store Simons, inspired by 1960s fashion icon Twiggy and originally aimed at the youth market — the checkered bloomer pant inherits a seven-decade identity as a trend-access brand, giving it more fashion credibility than a generic store label.

Styling a checkered bloomer pant for different looks

The matching checkered shirt (SKU 22423-1690) is sold separately, allowing a head-to-toe coordinated look that aligns with the bloomer trend’s reinvention of pajama separates as intentional daywear—a ready-made outfit that removes pattern-mixing guesswork.
An oversized graphic tee dresses down the feminine check and turns the pant into a casual staple that one editor admitted she treats “like sweatpants” for weekend style—a high-low mix that makes the bloomers feel effortlessly cool.
A denim jacket introduces casual structure that tempers the volume of the checkered bloomers, a pairing directly recommended in check-pant styling advice for an effortless, laid-back outfit.
An oversized blazer layered over the checkered bloomers adds a sharp, tuxedo-inspired line that “grounding patterned pants with clean lines,” making the outfit feel deliberate and polished without losing the pant’s playful volume—ideal for creative workspaces or dinner.
The blousing wide leg of the bloomer pant means a fitted top—tank, cropped tee, or slim knit—prevents the silhouette from looking overwhelming, a principle echoed in bloomer styling guides where “fitted tops often work best.”
Strappy sandals or Perspex wedges elevate the bloomers into evening territory; a Harper’s Bazaar editor found the pairing viable for cocktail hour, proving the pant’s dressy versatility beyond casual summer wear.
The voluminous shape of the bloomer pant calls for delicate footwear—flat sandals, espadrilles, or minimalist sneakers—because “lighter and more delicate shoes usually balance the outfit better than heavy footwear,” a rule that keeps the look airy and leg-lengthening.

Fabric feel, breathability, and everyday comfort

Lightweight polyester typically has a smooth, cool hand and a slight liquid-like drape that amplifies the bloomer silhouette's volume without adding visual weight—unlike a crisp cotton that would hold a stiffer, more structural shape.
As a polyester blend, these pants resist creasing far more than cotton or linen, so the intentional blousing shape stays intact through hours of sitting and movement, and they come out of a suitcase essentially ready-to-wear.
Polyester's hydrophobic nature means these pants resist absorbing water and perspiration, so they dry rapidly after a light rinse or unexpected shower, and they resist water stains, making them practical for travel and humid weather.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
A two-piece lightweight textured set is visible: a cropped long-sleeve buttoned top and loose mid-calf pants made from the same checkered/mottled mustard-olive fabric with gathered ruffled hems and visible patch pockets and elastic waistband.
Top silhouetteCropped long-sleeve blouse with a V-shaped neckline, small collar with ruffle trim, front button placket and slightly boxy short torso that exposes the midriff.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.10 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (high)
Top detailsFront has a vertical row of small fabric-covered or tonal buttons and narrow vertical textured stripe pattern in the weave; sleeve cuffs are gathered with elastic.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high)
WaistbandPants have a gathered elastic waistband that sits at the model's natural waist with the top tucked slightly above it.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.38 · w 0.44 · h 0.09 (high)
PocketsTwo large patch pockets placed on the front upper thighs with visible topstitching around their edges.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
Pant legs and hemLoose, voluminous pant legs that narrow slightly before an elastic gathered band above a ruffled flounce hem ending at mid-calf; hem edge has a narrow decorative trim.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.60 · w 0.52 · h 0.35 (high)
Fabric texture and patternLightweight crinkled or seersucker-like fabric with subtle vertical textured stripe/check effect and slight sheen variation across the surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.78 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light gray background showing a standing model holding a cream crochet tote; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
Model and poseFrontal view of a standing female model facing the camera with relaxed arms, left hand holding a cream crochet tote and feet shoulder-width apart.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.02 · w 0.72 · h 0.96 (high)
PropsCream-colored crochet tote bag hanging from the model's left hand and flat black slide sandals on the model's feet.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.84 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
Background and lightingEven neutral light gray seamless background with diffuse studio lighting producing soft shadows under the model's feet and slight diffuse shadowing on the garment.
Colors
mustard olive· garment fabric (top and pants)#A47B24yellow chartreuse trim· ruffle and hem trim#B47B63
02: Product
Cropped, loose-fitting textured pants with elastic waist, large patch pockets on the front hips, gathered elasticized cuffs finishing in a ruffled hem with narrow lace trim. Fabric shows a small grid/check texture throughout.
SilhouetteLoose, wide cropped pant with a voluminous leg that narrows slightly at an elasticized cuff above the ankle.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high)
Waist constructionElasticized waistband with visible gathered fabric forming small horizontal gathers around the waist.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.04 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high)
Front patch pocketsTwo square-to-slightly-rounded patch pockets located on the front upper thighs, top-stitched around edges.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.20 · w 0.21 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high)
Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a small square grid or check texture visible as raised lines across the surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high)
Cuff and ruffleElasticized band at the lower leg creating a gathered ruffle that ends in a narrow scalloped lace trim.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.72 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.72 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high)
Visible matching topLower edge of a matching top made from the same fabric is visible at the waist, showing the same texture and color.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (medium)
Hem detail closeupNarrow lace trim along the bottom edge with small scallops and a slightly lighter tone than the main fabric.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.88 · w 0.66 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing model wearing the pants cropped at mid-calf, neutral light gray seamless background, visible sandals and lower legs, even soft lighting with minimal shadow.
BackgroundPlain neutral light gray seamless backdrop filling the frame.
Visible model parts and propsModel lower abdomen, legs and feet visible; dark brown thong-style sandals worn on feet.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.82 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high)
Shot compositionFrontal three-quarter view cropped from mid-torso to feet, centered on the pants; even studio lighting with soft shadows under the feet.
Image qualitySharp focus on garment details and texture, no visible motion blur.
Colors
mustard golden olive· main fabric#926C14light golden mustard· lace trim#CB937C
03: Product
Rear view of cropped wide-leg bloomer-style pants in a textured checkered mustard fabric with elasticized waistband and gathered ruffle hems finished with lace trim.
Silhouette and viewRear view of high-waist, wide cropped pant legs that narrow slightly at the gathered hem then finish in a ruffled cuff.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high)
WaistbandElasticized waistband visible at the top back with soft gathers below it.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.06 · w 0.48 · h 0.10 (high)
Fabric textureSmall square check or grid texture woven or printed into the lightweight crinkled fabric, visible across the entire pant surface.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.68 (high)
Hem detailGathered elastic band above the hem creating a ruffled cuff that extends into a scalloped lace trim at the very edge.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.78 · w 0.70 · h 0.18 (high)
Side seams and drapeLoose drape with visible vertical folds and a center-back seam line suggestion where fabric meet at the crotch area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.24 · w 0.44 · h 0.50 (medium)
Visible model elementsLower back of model, hands at sides, and lower legs and heels visible; feet wearing flat black slip-on sandals.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.96 (high)
Other
Studio shot with plain light neutral background showing the model from mid-back to feet; soft diffuse lighting with minimal shadows.
Background and lightingFlat light gray studio background with even, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows beneath the model.
Shot compositionCentered vertical composition framing the model from just below the waist to the feet; product occupies the central area.
PropsModel wearing black flat slide sandals that are visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.88 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high)
Colors
mustard olive· main fabric#AA852Clight golden yellow· lace trim#B4B4B4

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

1 total

1 reviews · out of 5

Obsessed

★★★★★Kate M.July 1, 2026

I love these pants! The fabric is soft as well.

Q&A

3 answered

How does this pant fit in the waist and hip? Does it run true to size, or should I size up or down?: The elastic waistband and blousing wide leg design make the fit very forgiving through the waist and hip. Most customers find it true to size, but if you are between sizes, the elastic allows you to size down comfortably. No specific size chart is available, so we recommend checking your measurements against the listed rise (12.5") and inseam (23").
What are the care instructions? Can these pants be machine washed and dried?: Care instructions are not listed in the product data. For a polyester blend, we recommend machine washing cold with like colors and tumble drying on low or hanging to dry. Always check the garment's care label for best results.
With a 23-inch inseam, where does this pant hit on an average-height person (e.g., 5'5")? Is it intended to be cropped or full length?: With a 23-inch inseam and blousing wide leg, this pant will hit approximately at the ankle or just above on a 5'5" person, giving a cropped, ankle-grazing look. It is intentionally designed as a cropped wide-leg silhouette, not full-length.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/pants/wide-leg/checkered-bloomer-pant--22423-2620?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026