Proper tailoring is in the small details. These trousers swap belt loops for an adjuster waistband, which is the kind of finish you usually only find on made-to-measure trousers.

The details that make it work

Two side tabs with buttons let you fine-tune the waist without a belt, so the fit stays clean and flat under a jumper or tucked shirt. A double-pleat front adds room through the thigh, which makes them comfortable to sit in all day, before the leg tapers neatly through the knee to the ankle. A turned-up cuff finishes the hem with a classic tailoring detail and gives the trousers a bit of weight, so they hang properly over a shoe.

Where it fits in

With a knit polo and loafers for smart-casual days, or with a crisp shirt and blazer when the occasion calls for tailoring. They're just as good with a fine-knit jumper and white trainers at the weekend.

The specifics

• Type: Tapered tailored trousers
• Waist: Adjuster tabs with buttons, no belt loops
• Front: Double pleat
• Hem: Turned-up cuff
• Fit: Tapered through the knee and ankle (see size guide)
• Care: Follow the care label
• Sizes: Waist 28–36
• Colour: Grey