Sorrento Linen Trouser, Optic White

Quality is consistent with the more expensive brands I have tried. Fabric softened after the first wash, better for it, but worth knowing.

Packaging was plastic-free, which I appreciated. Have recommended it to two colleagues already.

Held up through a long travel day without looking slept in. Easily the best fitting piece I own in this category.

Held up through a long travel day without looking slept in. The pocket is a little shallow for my liking.

The colour has not shifted at all after a month of regular wear. Would have given five if it came in a half size.

The colour has not shifted at all after a month of regular wear. Fits well enough that I have stopped bothering with the tailor.

Waist sits exactly where the size chart said. This is the second one I have bought and it will not be the last.

Pockets are deep enough for a phone without it swinging around. Runs a touch long on me, but that is my height rather than the cut.

Pockets are deep enough for a phone without it swinging around. Held up fine through a Mumbai monsoon commute.

The pleats hold instead of flattening out after one wear. Six weeks in and it still looks new.

The pleats hold instead of flattening out after one wear. My usual size fit first time, no returns needed.

Falls properly rather than clinging at the knee. Ordering another in a different colour this month.

Length was right off the peg for me at 5'10". Worth it at the sale price and honestly worth it at full price too.

Length was right off the peg for me at 5'10". No complaints about the make, but the delivery window needs to be more realistic.

Heavy enough that it does not go transparent in sunlight. Fits well enough that I have stopped bothering with the tailor.

Heavy enough that it does not go transparent in sunlight. Looks as good in person as it does in the photographs.

Belt loops are wide enough for a proper belt. Colour is slightly deeper than it looked on my screen, still happy with it.

The drape is genuinely good, it hangs rather than hugs. Held up fine through a Mumbai monsoon commute.

The drape is genuinely good, it hangs rather than hugs. Bought it for a Goa wedding in May and stayed cool the whole evening.

Seat is cut with enough room to sit through a long meeting. Took a day longer to arrive than the estimate said.

Seat is cut with enough room to sit through a long meeting. Would rate it higher if exchanging for another size had been simpler.

Hem finish is neat, not a raw overlock. Delivery was quick and everything arrived exactly as described.

Creases fall out overnight on a hanger. Had to get the hem taken up an inch, fine at this price.

Creases fall out overnight on a hanger. Perfect for the office and fine for dinner after.

Waistband does not roll over when I sit down. Looks as good in person as it does in the photographs.

Waistband does not roll over when I sit down. Have recommended it to two colleagues already.

Fabric is much better than I expected at this price. Would rate it higher if exchanging for another size had been simpler.

Held its shape after four washes with no fading. Bought it for a Goa wedding in May and stayed cool the whole evening.

Held its shape after four washes with no fading. Needed a light iron out of the packet.

Stitching is clean inside and out. Got asked where it was from twice at a wedding.

Stitching is clean inside and out. Took a day longer to arrive than the estimate said.

Exactly what was pictured, no surprises. Packed it for a week away and it needed no ironing.

Feels considerably more expensive than it cost. Perfect for the office and fine for dinner after.

Feels considerably more expensive than it cost. Six weeks in and it still looks new.

The finish on this is a step above what I usually get online. Fits well now, but the waistband runs about half an inch small. Size up if you are between sizes.

The finish on this is a step above what I usually get online. Ordering another in a different colour this month.

Colour is true to the listing photos. Worth it at the sale price and honestly worth it at full price too.

Colour is true to the listing photos. Wore it through a full day in Chennai humidity and stayed comfortable.

Weight of the cloth is right for most of the year here. I usually sit between two sizes and the measurements chart got it right.

Weight of the cloth is right for most of the year here. Would have given five if it came in a half size.

Arrived neatly folded and pressed, not crushed into a bag. This is the second one I have bought and it will not be the last.

Arrived neatly folded and pressed, not crushed into a bag. Size guide is accurate, which is rarer than it should be.

Third order from Bemount and the sizing has been consistent every time. Runs a touch long on me, but that is my height rather than the cut.

Third order from Bemount and the sizing has been consistent every time. Sleeves are marginally long on me, though that is my arms.

Breathes properly through a full working day. No complaints about the make, but the delivery window needs to be more realistic.

Breathes properly through a full working day. My usual size fit first time, no returns needed.

No loose threads anywhere, which I always check first. Good value on offer; I am less sure at full MRP.

No loose threads anywhere, which I always check first. Wish the size guide listed the shoulder measurement too.

Washed it cold and it came out exactly the same. Wore it through a full day in Chennai humidity and stayed comfortable.

Washed it cold and it came out exactly the same. Perfect for the office and fine for dinner after.

My tailor had a look and said the make is genuinely good. Fits well enough that I have stopped bothering with the tailor.

My tailor had a look and said the make is genuinely good. Looks as good in person as it does in the photographs.

Bought one, then ordered a second in another colour a week later. Size guide is accurate, which is rarer than it should be.

Bought one, then ordered a second in another colour a week later. Easily the best fitting piece I own in this category.

Photographs do not quite do the fabric justice. Bought it for a Goa wedding in May and stayed cool the whole evening.

Photographs do not quite do the fabric justice. I usually sit between two sizes and the measurements chart got it right.

Comfortable from the first wear, no breaking-in needed. Took a day longer to arrive than the estimate said.

This has become the thing I reach for first. Delivery was quick and everything arrived exactly as described.

This has become the thing I reach for first. Packed it for a week away and it needed no ironing.

Quality is consistent with the more expensive brands I have tried. Perfect for the office and fine for dinner after.