ELASTICATED BARREL-LEG TROUSERS

Rated 2 out of 5 on 24 Feb 2026

I recently purchased two pairs of the barrel leg elasticated cotton trousers (brown and wine). Historically I had bought the heavier version, initially in a dark denim and then in navy corduroy. While the style of my original purchases are identical with the lighter ones, the waist sizing is very different, the lighter ones are a lot smaller (even though I purchased the same size (40). I was disappointed in this but as I can still fit into them (though not as comfortably) I kept both pairs. Also, the fabric is quite noisy! When I opened the packets my husband asked if I have purchased waterproofs as they sounded like the wet gear he uses for his golf! I am hoping that this finish will wash out as I would prefer not to be heard 'swishing' around (hear me before you see me sort of thing). You may ask why I didn't return them. It's because I like the style and have decided to risk it and see if I can 'wash' the finish out. I have bought a number of items from COS online but this is the first time I have been asked to review so I am wondering if others have found the same issues and COS have been prompted by this....

Rated 4 out of 5 on 17 Dec 2024

I'm 5'4" and weigh about 140-150lbs. I can be a 27, 28 in jeans (COH, Mother) with stretch but in rigid I can go up to 30. That all said, I ended up with a 6 in these COS elasticated barrel pants and I'm happy with the size. The waist could be just a bit bigger but then the length would have been way too long. These pants are light weight so not really a winter pant but I live in CA so I'll get plenty of months to wear them. Warning: they do make a swishing sound. I don't mind it but my daughter thought they were loud. lol

Rated 5 out of 5 on 25 Apr 2025

Elasticated waist measures about 15 inches unstretched (size 12). My actual waist is 30", hips 40". I also have a size 10 in these but waist on those feels a little tight (14" unstretched). Size 12 is more comfortable in waist, and has a little more volume in the legs. Either way (or size), I love these pants as you can dress them up or down and be comfortable all day!

Rated 5 out of 5 on 13 May 2025

Amazing trousers! From Cos I usually wear size 8 trousers but I feel it might have been slightly more comfy to size up. Wish they would be also a little longer. But non of these are an issue and I absolutely love them; the material, the shape, everything!

Rated 5 out of 5 on 24 Feb 2026

When it comes to baggier pant silhouettes it's usually trial and error for me (I am a size 40). The size 40 were very comfortable but they were too much for my stature (165cm). Purchased size 38 and they fit way better, the proportions were perfect.

Rated 3 out of 5 on 26 Mar 2026

Quality is lovely but the sizing is crazy! I purchased a 34 as I'm normally a 6-8 and these are HUGE. Almost comical huge not oversized. I would need two sizes down for them to fit and that doesn't exist unfortunately. Such a shame.

Rated 5 out of 5 on 31 Mar 2025

These are so cute! Very chic and super classic. I am normally size 8 but selected size 10 after reviewing the waist size. The legs are wide but I love the fit! I'm going to purchase another pair in the Khaki color.

Rated 4 out of 5 on 18 Apr 2026

Nice trousers good length, they fall just below my ankle. I'm 5'4. Only criticism I have is that the front seam rubs against your thigh ( I am a thick thighs girl). Have brought in other colours.

Rated 4 out of 5 on 20 May 2024

The trousers are nice But it is short and Fit ist very small I use to wear size 36, but for this trousers I had to try a lot, and the best option for me was size 40

Rated 5 out of 5 on 8 Aug 2025

I love Cos pants and these are my favourite and have multiple colours. I find my usual Cos size 8 being a bit tights so I sized up to 10 and its perfect.