Mela Purdie Pants

The leg shape is the place to start. A tapered pant, a straight crop and a wider leg will sit differently beneath the same shirt. Shop Mela Purdie pants at Weekends, with core styles and seasonal colours to compare before you choose.

Which Mela Purdie pant suits the way you dress?

Nomad Pant — a tapered leg with cotton-blend stretch

The Nomad Pant in Microprene narrows through the leg and finishes at a lightly cropped length. Its elasticated waist, standard rise and hip pockets make it a practical choice for everyday wear. Choose it when you want a narrower hem beneath a loose shirt, with stretch in the fabric as well as the waistband.

Pace Pant — a wider leg that falls straight

The Pace Pant in Mache has a wide leg and a slightly cropped length. It falls straight rather than tapering towards the ankle. The woven fabric is non-stretch, with an elasticated waist and pockets at the hips. Choose it when you want more movement through the leg; compare the hem length with your usual flats or sandals.

Soft Capri — a tapered shape in a fluid woven fabric

The Soft Capri in Mache is also tapered and slightly cropped, but its fabric differs from the Microprene Nomad. Mache is a fluid, non-stretch woven fabric. An elasticated waist and hip pockets complete the shape. Choose between these two tapered styles by the fabric feel you prefer, then check the garment measurements.

Cropped Pant — a straight leg with a shorter finish

The Cropped Pant F65 1348 is based on a classic straight pant, with a cropped length, standard rise and elasticated waist. It is the option to compare if you want a straight line through the leg without the width of the Pace. The shorter hem leaves footwear visible; where it finishes on you will depend on your height.

Cropped Zip Cargo — a relaxed crop with adjustable detail

The Cropped Zip Cargo in Microprene combines a relaxed leg with a standard rise and elasticated waist. Hip pockets, zip cargo pockets and stud tabs at the hem give it a more detailed finish than a plain crop. Choose it when you want cotton-blend stretch and a casual pant to wear with a simple tank or shirt.

Choose the fabric as carefully as the shape

Microprene is a cotton-rich stretch woven fabric used in styles such as the Nomad and Cropped Zip Cargo. Mache is a fluid technical woven fabric used in the Pace and Soft Capri discussed above. An elastic waistband does not mean the whole garment stretches: check the fabric and measurements on the individual product page.

Explore the Mela Purdie Mache collection if you prefer a fluid woven fabric. Seasonal versions of a familiar pant can use a different fabric, so compare the specific style and fabric code rather than choosing by name alone.

How to choose your size and length

Compare the waist, hip, rise and leg length with a pant you already own. A cropped style will finish at different points on different heights. If you are between sizes, or changing from a stretch fabric to a non-stretch woven fabric, contact Weekends for help comparing the options. Our Mount Lawley boutique offers in-store fitting advice, with personal assistance also available for online shoppers.

Build the outfit around the pant

Use a tapered Nomad or Soft Capri to balance a longer, looser shirt. With the wider Pace, try a shorter shell or a partial tuck to show the waist. A straight Cropped Pant works with a tee or shirt, while the pocket detail of the Cropped Zip Cargo pairs well with a simpler top. Browse Mela Purdie tops to compare lengths and shapes.

Core styles and seasonal colours

Explore Mela Purdie Core Essentials for returning wardrobe styles, or the full Mela Purdie collection for coordinating pieces. Colour and size availability vary by style. For a white-pant outfit, the White Pants collection offers another way to compare the available shapes.