Let me start this off by saying that this is on no way a sponsored post. I purchased these Andy trousers from Elizabeth Suzann back in October of 2018, received them at the end of November and have been wearing them for the past 2 months.

I wanted to wait a little while after purchasing these Andy trousers before reviewing them so that I could figure out what I really like about them and what I’m not so fond of.

Also, if you’re anything like me, you may be nervous about the price of these trousers and the amount of time that you need to wait for them. And then, if they don’t fit, the amount of time it takes to get another pair. I am hoping that this review helps you in some way if you are considering buying these pants.

Why This Style?

Elizabeth Suzann has been on my radar for a few years now. But I’ve only recently started acquiring pieces of her clothing. My lovely friend gifted me with a black linen Harper tunic for my birthday back in the fall. Around the same time that she had ordered the tunic, I had ordered the Harper Jacket in black Cotton canvas.

For the longest time prior to receiving these items, I had really wanted a pair of Clyde work pants in black cotton canvas. But, after owning the Harper jacket in said material, and realizing what a lint and cat fur magnet it was, I decided against a pair of pants that would be worn around the house and from which I would have to constantly remove cat hair (I have 2).

After this realization, I decided that a pair of silk pants would be the best bet. This left me looking at the Florence pants and the Andy trousers. I was a little concerned that the Florence pants would overwhelm my petite frame. I have also come to like the look of tapered pants. Both of these combined led me to settle on the Andy trousers.

A masculine trouser that evokes just the right amount of 90s business-suit drama but is tapered and balanced enough to feel modern. Elegant high waist, gorgeous front pleats for drama, and sleek back darts for shape. In delicious Silk Crepe, these have a relaxed billowy fit that moves and breathes with you.

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I have always loved the moss color that Elizabeth Suzann uses for her clothes so I decided that would be the color.

For reference, I am 5’3″ and normally wear a size 4 in pants and size 27 in jeans. I ordered the size small in the short inseam.

The Measurements

The following garment measurement chart was taken from the listing for the Andy Trouser in Silk Crepe:

The following are the measurements (taken by me) for my Andy trousers in size small with a short inseam:

Waistband unstretched (laying flat): 12″

Waistband stretched (laying flat): 19″

Hips (laying flat): 22″

Upper thigh (laying flat): 12″

Inside Inseam: 22″

Outside Inseam: 34″

Bottom hem width: 7.5″

The measurements listed on the website are very similar to the measurements of the pair of Andy trousers that I received. The only exception is the rise. Measuring the outside inseam at 34″ and taking away the inside inseam of 22″, I am left with a rise of 12″, which is an inch shorter than what’s in the chart. But, I honestly don’t mind this. I would have never noticed it if I hadn’t measured it for this review.

Based on these findings, I would say that the garment measurements listed online are fairly accurate.

The Fit

Pros

There are quite a few things I like about these trousers:

I really like the fit of these trousers. Although they are pleated and loose in the stomach and hip area, I find that they lay quite nicely. Perhaps due to the nature of the fabric.

I like the material and how nicely it drapes. I also like that it doesn’t get horribly wrinkly. Silk wrinkles very easily but I haven’t found that to be too big of an issue with the silk crepe of these trousers. I did not steam these pants before taking pictures of them today and the wrinkles that they do have in these pictures are the result of quite a few wears.

They are easy to dress up or down and I feel very sophisticated whenever I wear them.

I think Elizabeth Suzann does a great job with her sizing and inseams in terms of size inclusivity. The fact that she offers a short inseam means that I can get a pair of pants that fit the way I want them to without needing to alter the length.

The short inseam hits me a few inches above the ankle which I like since it makes it easier to wear them with boots. If I ever decide that I want a full length pair, I think the regular inseam would be just fine and not require any hemming.

Cons

I do find the elastic in the waist band to be quite stiff and therefore, they do not stretch out as well as I want them too. It is not an issue of comfort but I do find them pinch a little around the waist. I am hopeful that the waistband will loosen over time.

I live in a place where the winters can be quite cold and snowy. Silk crepe is not know for being a warm material but I believe in wearing all of my clothes as much as possible year round and I’ve found a few ways around their lack of warmth. One of the things that I do is layer cashmere tights underneath. Another thing that I do is wear a long jacket. If the temperature is around freezing, I’ll just wear the long jacket. But if it is below freezing, I will wear both the tights and the long jacket.

No pockets…nuff said!

Styling the Andy Trouser

I tend to style them most often with a tighter fitting top to balance the looseness of the trousers. Here I am wearing them wth a KOTN turtleneck, Eileen Fisher socks (similar), old necklaces that I have layered and a pair of old black boots.

I find them to be very versatile. Here are some additional ways that I have styled the Andy trousers since getting them back in November.

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