Marlene trousers

Marlene trousers are named after Marlene Dietrich, who in the 1930s was one of the first women to wear wide men's trousers. The cut: a high waistband that sits on the waist, front pleats and a wide leg that falls straight to the floor, often with a turn-up. Our Marlene trousers are high waisted wide leg trousers, newly made, not second hand, by House of Foxy, Weekend Doll, Emmy Design and Femkit, with a size chart on every product page.

The fabrics come from traditional tailoring: herringbone or pinstripe wool, twill and sturdy cotton, in plain colours such as brown, grey, navy, rust and green. Depending on the style there are belt loops, brace buttons, side pockets and a side zip. Marlene trousers lengthen the leg and narrow the waist, which is why they are worn with a tucked-in blouse or a short jumper.

Which brand comes in which length?

With the shoes you plan to wear, Marlene trousers should almost touch the floor. The brands differ noticeably in length. House of Foxy trousers are cut long and also suit tall women. Weekend Doll cuts shorter than the other brands, ideal for women of average height and for shorter women. Emmy Design trousers have a hem allowance of around 5 to 7 cm depending on the style and can be let down. Femkit sits between Weekend Doll and Emmy Design in length. Which shoes and tops suit which length is covered in our guide How to style Marlene trousers.

More cuts: high waisted jeans and culottes, with all styles under Vintage Trousers. They go well with pussy bow blouses, waistcoats and braces, and the complete look is under Dandy look. And if you would rather try things on, you can visit our shop in Windsbach by appointment.