Stella McCartney
Dense Knit Flared Pant
This product is a Stella McCartney Dense Knit Flared Pant, a pull-on high-waisted women's bottom made in Italy from a dense and stretch viscose knit sourced from sustainably managed forests. It features a flat elastic waistband, a dramatic flare from the knee, and a straight hem, with an inseam of 30 inches (76 cm). Its primary use is as a fashion garment for dressy or formal occasions, and it contains no leather or fur, consistent with the brand's sustainability approach.
- Material
- forest-friendly viscose
- Gender
- female
- Style
- flared, high-rise, sustainable, elevated-basics, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Specifications
High-waisted flared pants made from dense stretch viscose knit with a pull-on elastic waistband, crafted from sustainably sourced materials.
Pull-on flat elastic waistband, flared silhouette, dense stretch knit, sustainable viscose.
- Material
- forest-friendly viscose
- Style
- flared, high-rise, sustainable, elevated-basics, modern
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- dense knit construction
- stretch knit fabric
- forest-friendly viscose material
- high-waisted fit
- dramatically flared silhouette
- pull-on style with flat elastic waistband
- made in Italy
- inseam length: 30 inches (76 cm)
- sustainably sourced fibers
Product Insights
The Dense Knit Flared Pant from Stella McCartney offers an architectural drape and a flared silhouette, knitted from FSC-certified viscose in specialized Italian workshops to resist bagging and hold its shape, with an opaque, true-to-size fit and a forgiving elastic waistband. However, moisture can cause the viscose waistband to lose up to 50% tensile strength, risking permanent stretch, and the legs may distort when wet, a tradeoff not mitigated by the pant's eco-credentials.
Verified claims
- Viscose sourcing
- Viscose is made from FSC-certified wood pulp not from ancient or endangered forests, fully traceable to origin.
- Knit construction
- Uniform stitching from digital CNC knitting in specialized Italian workshops.
- Fabric performance
- Italian gauge engineering ensures dense knit resists bagging and holds flare.
- Supply chain
- 83% of direct suppliers are Italian, including partners since the brand's 2001 founding.
- Knit structure
- Dense knit holds a firm architectural drape and resists bagging over time.
- Opacity
- The dense knit viscose is opaque; in lighter colors, nude seamless undergarments are still recommended for complete peace of mind.
- Sizing
- Runs true to size; the high-waisted elastic waistband is forgiving, so between sizes, take your regular size.
- Fabric behavior
- The dense knit has good stretch due to its dense construction and resists bagging over time.
- Stretch and recovery
- Elastic waistband stretches for a forgiving fit and retains its shape with proper care, supported by consistent Italian craftsmanship.
- Wet stretch
- Moisture causes the viscose knit to lose up to 50% tensile strength, risking permanent stretch or distortion.
- Wet strength
- 83% viscose content causes up to 50% strength loss when wet.
- Waist contrast
- Elastic waist retains shape, but viscose legs can distort when wet.
- Rise
- High‑rise elastic waistband forgives size fluctuations and retains shape, elongating the legline.
- Country of origin
- The pant is made in Italy, and the brand's supply chain is dominated by small specialized workshops, so it was likely produced in a focused knitwear atelier.
- Supplier vetting
- Viscose suppliers are vetted using Canopy's Hot Button annual report, which scores producers on 28 criteria for ancient forest sourcing risk.
Product record
- Title
- Dense Knit Flared Pant
- Brand
- Stella McCartney
- Price
- 1595 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Effortlessly flattering pull-on flare
A high-waisted flared pant that stays fitted through the hips and thighs before flaring from the knee to the hem, creating a dramatic leg line. Simons describes the pull-on design with a flat elastic waistband as a way to enhance the silhouette in an instant. The smooth, no-fastener waistband keeps the front and back looking clean when layered under tops.[1,2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Dense Knit Flared Pant: Choose this if you want a high-waisted, dramatically flared knit pant that stays fitted through the hip and thigh before widening from about the knee to the hem. The dense, stretchy viscose-polyester knit (83% viscose from sustainably managed forests) has a smooth matte finish and a pull-on elastic waistband with no visible rear pockets. Note the inseam is 30 inches (76 cm) with a full-length flare that may show a slight break at the floor.[1,2,3] | Double-Pleated Striped Dress Pant: Choose this if you want a tailored grey pinstripe pant with a menswear-inspired double-pleated front, a straight wide leg, and permanent pleating that the retailer says creates a sophisticated yet relaxed look. It is cut from unlined 100% wool twill with a zip fly, hidden hook-and-eye closure, belt loops, slanted side pockets, and a buttoned back welt pocket, and comes in sizes 38 through 44. Note the 33-inch inseam is full-length, draping to the floor with slight pooling over shoes, so hem length may need consideration depending on your height.[4,5,6,7] | Pure.tech Curved-Leg Jean: Choose this if you want a mid-rise, relaxed curved-leg jean in light-blue, faded 100% cotton denim, cut in Italy with a 32-inch inseam, five-pocket styling, and contrast tan topstitching; in photos the wide, softly curved legs fall straight enough to cover the tops of shoes. It also suits shoppers drawn to Stella McCartney's sustainability positioning: the denim is treated with PURE.TECH technology designed to convert air pollutants such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides into harmless particles, though that conversion is a design intent rather than a verified outcome. Note that the listing shown offers a size 28 in Blue, and whether other sizes or colors exist beyond the retained fields is not established.[8,9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A pair of black knit flared pants shown on a model from the front, with a smooth fitted upper leg and a gradual flare beginning near the knee; waistband and leg seams visible. The image also shows part of a sheer black top and black low block-heel shoes worn by the model.
- SilhouetteFront view of full-length pants with a fitted hip and thigh that widen into a gradual flare from about the knee to the hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.74 (high) - WaistbandPlain, narrow elasticized waistband with no visible belt loops or drawcord; sits at natural waist under the model's top.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric appearanceDense, smooth knit fabric with a uniform matte finish and no visible pattern or texture variation at this scale.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.62 (high) - Center front seamA faint vertical seam or shape line is visible through the crotch area extending slightly down the inner thigh.Partial
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.28 (medium) - HemStraight, clean-cut hems at the pant bottoms with no visible cuffs or fraying; both hems appear even.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.74 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible topPortion of a sheer black top layered over the waistband; semi-transparent knit with visible skin tone beneath.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Leg fit at kneeKnee area remains fitted before the fabric begins to flare downward; inner and outer leg lines diverge below the knee.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped at the model's midriff and feet, plain white background, even soft lighting with minimal shadows, model wearing shoes and posing straight-on.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal studio shot showing the model from mid-torso to feet; image cropped above the waist and just below the soles of the shoes.
- BackgroundUniform white background with no visible props or textures.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shoes wornModel wears black low block-heel leather shoes with a rounded toe and a small square heel visible at the back.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.78 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high) - Model presence and handsModel's hands and forearms are visible at the top sides of the frame, relaxed and slightly away from the body.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven, soft studio lighting with a faint shadow under the shoes and minimal specular highlights on the leather shoes.
Colors
deep black· pants#0E0D14sheer black· top (visible portion)#131116black leather· shoes#0E0D14- SilhouetteFront view of full-length pants with a fitted hip and thigh that widen into a gradual flare from about the knee to the hem.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a pair of black dense-knit flared pants worn by a model, showing high waist, smooth back, and pronounced flare from knee to hem.
- Overall silhouetteRear-facing fitted hip and thigh profile that transitions to a wide flared leg from about knee level to the hem.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.06 · w 0.70 · h 0.87 (high) - WaistbandWide, flat waistband with no visible belt loops or fasteners, sitting at a high waist on the model.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.08 (high) - Center back seamSubtle vertical center-back seam visible from waistband down through seat area.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.08 · h 0.25 (medium) - Pocket absenceNo visible patch or welt pockets on the rear; seat area appears smooth and uninterrupted.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - HemStraight hemline with a slight break where the flare meets the floor; hem appears unadorned and even.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.73 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceDense, smooth knit with a matte finish and no visible pattern or texture variation at this scale.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a model against a plain light background; lower legs and shoes visible; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionVertical centered rear shot of the model from mid-back to feet, garment occupying central area with generous margin.
- BackgroundFlat, uniform light gray to white studio background with no visible seams or props.
- Model visible partsLower back, both arms, and lower legs of the model visible; hands relaxed at sides.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.32 · y 0.78 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Shoes presentBlack low block-heeled slip-on shoes visible at the bottom of the frame beneath the pant hem.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.85 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - LightingEven, soft studio lighting producing minimal cast shadows and uniform color rendering across the garment.
Colors
deep black· pants main body#0E0D15- Overall silhouetteRear-facing fitted hip and thigh profile that transitions to a wide flared leg from about knee level to the hem.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Stella McCartney
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