Men's Straight-Leg Trousers - Mid Waist Polyester, M to 3XL

There is a kind of trouser that solves a morning rather than decorating it. This one is cut straight from the mid-rise waist to the hem, in a polyester that holds its line through a full day of sitting, walking and sitting again, and it comes in seven colours because the point of a trouser like this is to own more than one.

What it is made of

The cloth is polyester, chosen for recovery rather than luxury. It resists the creasing that puts a cotton trouser out of service by lunchtime, keeps its colour through repeated washing, and dries quickly enough that a single pair can carry a week of wear. The weave is close enough to hang with weight instead of clinging.

How it fits

A mid waist with a zip fly and button closure, then a straight leg that falls without tapering. Sizes run from S to 3XL. Because the leg is straight rather than slim, the same trouser reads as smart with a shirt and as ordinary with a T-shirt, which is the whole argument for owning it in more than one colour.

Where it earns its place

• Seven colourways, from black and navy through khaki and gray green
• Straight leg holds its shape after sitting - no knee bagging by mid-afternoon
• Zip fly with a button waist rather than an elastic pull-on
• Plain finish with no logo, so it takes direction from whatever is worn above it