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Bistretch High Waist Taper Pants

Theory

Current Price $98.97
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Comparable value $245.00
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Details & care

These tapered cotton-blend pants are fashioned with a high waist, straight legs and hidden zip pockets for your essentials.

  • 27" inseam, 12" leg opening; 11" front rise; 15 1/2" back rise (size 8)
  • Zip fly with hook-and-bar tab closure
  • Side-seam hidden-zip pockets; back button-welt pocket
  • 65% cotton, 29% nylon, 6% elastane
  • Dry clean or machine wash, tumble dry
  • Imported
  • Item #10187121
  • Core Product ID 33333395K3

Size info

  • If ordering Theory for the first time, order one size up.

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Theory

Founded on the principle that a piece of clothing can—and should—be both comfortable and alluring, Theory creates styles lauded for impeccable fit with a modern point of view. Emphasizing superb craftsmanship, the brand's classic silhouettes are refined by current trends and interesting fabrics, resulting in pieces that wear well and remain relevant season after season.

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(11)113.2 out of 5
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Fit: Runs slightly large
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Most helpful positive review

Apr 17, 2025

High quality & flattering

A lot of reviews mentioned these fitting strangely, but these fit me perfectly. They're extremely flattering and look great. I usually wear a 6 and found it to be slightly tight in the waist and ended up sizing up to a 8, but other than the waist tightness, both sizes fit great. Love the height of the rise and the cut of the legs. Great pants—exactly what I was looking for.
LaneO
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Most helpful critical review

June 11, 2024

Weird fit

Was very excited about these pants, but super disappointed. The quality was very off for this price point and they were baggy in weird areas.
Jannyyy
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3 stars9%
2 stars18%
1 star27%
Sept 3, 2025

Cut is wrong, material is nice

Agree, the waste is baggy, too low in the back and high in the front. I'm 25-36 for reference (curvy and athletic). Does not fit like my other Theory pants. Tailoring these in the waist might work, but who wants to do that. The material is good and it's similar to my other pants, but the cut is just all wrong. Length is good for petite. I'm wondering if a size 0 would work better or not.
Fit: Runs slightly large
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
2
Usual size:
2
Color:
BLACK
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acameo
Body shape:
Waist narrower than shoulders and hips
Height:
5'2"
Weight:
125 lb.
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Apr 17, 2025

High quality & flattering

A lot of reviews mentioned these fitting strangely, but these fit me perfectly. They're extremely flattering and look great. I usually wear a 6 and found it to be slightly tight in the waist and ended up sizing up to a 8, but other than the waist tightness, both sizes fit great. Love the height of the rise and the cut of the legs. Great pants—exactly what I was looking for.
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LaneO
Mar 11, 2025

Love these pants - I sized down from usual 8 to 6

Typically a size 8 in pants but sized down to 6: fits perfectly
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Maddy441
June 11, 2024

Weird fit

Was very excited about these pants, but super disappointed. The quality was very off for this price point and they were baggy in weird areas.
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Jannyyy
May 8, 2024

Not a fan

Definitely not the Theory I'm used to. The material feels really different than the wool pants I'm used to. The quality seems off on these pants. Not a fan.
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DRLD
Apr 19, 2024

Vanity Sizing in Theory?

Vanity Sizing in Theory?The crotch, hip & buttock area was "puffy" & not streamlined like a true size 2. This should not be in a medium to high end brand like Theory.
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ReviewerSL
Mar 29, 2024

Outstanding Pants

I am going to buy a second pair! These pants hold their shape and do not stretch out at the knee and rear. They launder exceptionally well and it is one of the best purchases I have made.
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Merriellin
Mar 19, 2024

Quality, nice fit

It is soooo hard to find quality, professional pants. These are one of the rarities. Thick material, well tailored. My only issue is they are about half inch too big in the waist, so they'll need tailored. Worth it for the rest of them. For reference I'm 5'6, waist 26, hips 37.
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k one k
Feb 23, 2024

Best style and fit, slim, tapered, flattering!

Outstanding fit and so flattering
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ChristinaIzzy
Oct 4, 2025
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Anonymous
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Oct 18, 2024
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