Does the Bryer Pant Wt have a soft, fluid drape?

Yes — the Bryer Pant Wt is cut for a soft, fluid drape. It's 100% linen in a wide-leg silhouette with front pleats and a dart-detailed tulip hem, so the fabric moves and falls in loose folds rather than clinging.

How opaque is the white (WT) linen — will it show underwear or seams without a slip?

White linen of this type is frequently semi-sheer in daylight, and the listing doesn't state a lining or fabric weight, so we can't guarantee it won't show underwear or seams. Styling guides consistently recommend seamless, skin-tone underwear under white or cream linen — white underwear can actually stand out more — and seamless slip shorts if the fabric is very light. A daylight test before wearing is the safest way to judge.

Do the side insert pockets lie flat against the hips, or do they cause gaping or visible bulk in the white linen?

Side insert pockets are set into the side seams, so they typically lie flat against the hips rather than gape open. That said, there are no customer reviews for this pant yet, and on white linen the pocket outlines can still shadow through in bright light — white pocket bags are a common culprit on white trousers. If this is a concern, check the front in daylight before wearing.

Is the linen pre-washed to prevent shrinkage, and how do the front pleats and hem hold up to repeated dry cleaning?

The care label specifies Dry Clean Only, and the listing doesn't state that the linen is pre-washed. Because this pant is dry-clean only, normal water shrinkage isn't a concern in care, and professional dry cleaning and pressing should keep the front pleats and tulip hem crisp through repeated cleans.

ET AL

Bryer Pant Wt

A$449.00AUD

In Stock

BRYER PANT WT is a unisex wide-leg pant crafted from 100% linen with front pleats and dart detailing at the hem for a tulip-shaped silhouette. It features an elasticised waistband at the back, insert side pockets, and back patch pockets. Designed and made in Melbourne, this pant requires dry cleaning only (model EM21-1702WT).

Color: BLACK
Material: 100% Linen
Gender: unisex
Style: wide-leg, casual, smart-casual
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants

Color

BLACK

Size

123456

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Specifications

A unisex wide-leg pant with pleat at front, dart detailing at hem for a tulip-shape effect, elasticised waistband at back, side and back pockets, made from 100% linen.

Pleated front, dart-detailed tulip hem, elastic back waistband, side insert pockets, back patch pockets

Color: BLACK · black
Material: 100% Linen
Style: wide-leg, casual, smart-casual
Occasion: everyday, vacation
Gender: unisex
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants

Additional Attributes

wide-leg silhouette
pleat at front
dart detailing at hem
tulip-shape hem
elasticised waistband at back
insert side pockets
back patch pockets
100% linen fabric
dry clean only
designed and made in Melbourne

Product Insights

The Bryer Pant Wt by ET AL is a pleated 100% linen wide-leg trouser that frees movement—front pleats open when sitting or bending to release hip and thigh room, while darts shape the leg into a tulip curve that flares at the ankle. The tradeoff is a demanding care regime: dry cleaning is required to keep the pleats and tulip hem crisp (adding ongoing professional cost, though it removes shrinkage risk), and the white linen is semi-sheer in daylight, so skin-tone underwear is recommended. At 449 AUD, it is 14% above a comparable Melbourne-made pant yet below ET AL's own SCOTTY, positioning it as the brand's entry trouser price.

Verified claims

Drape: Pleated 100% linen wide-leg drapes in loose folds and frees the thigh when sitting.
Opacity: White (WT) linen is semi-sheer in daylight; skin-tone underwear is recommended.
Price context: $449 AUD — 14% above Metta Melbourne's $393.75 and below ET AL's $549 SCOTTY.
Sheerness: White linen is often semi-sheer in daylight — underwear and seams can show.
Front pleat: Front pleat expands when sitting or bending, freeing hip and thigh room.
Tulip hem: Darts shape the wide leg into a tulip curve that flares at the ankle.
Care: Dry clean only; pressing keeps the pleats and tulip hem crisp.
Silhouette: Front pleats release room when sitting; hem darts shape a tulip flare.
Pleats: Front pleats free up room when seated; dry cleaning keeps them crisp.
Pricing: 449 AUD is ET AL's entry trouser price, ~14% above a comparable 393.75 AUD Melbourne-made pant.
Shape retention: Dry-clean-only care keeps the front pleats and tulip hem crisp
Dry cleaning: Dry Clean Only removes shrinkage risk but adds ongoing professional cleaning cost.

Product record

Title: Bryer Pant Wt
Brand: ET AL
Price: 449 AUD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Value comparison: how it stacks up against similar linen pants

The Bryer Pant Wt is surrounded by other ET AL trousers at $449 to $549 — such as the KOEDA PLEAT PANT KD ($449) and SCOTTY PANT WT ($549) — establishing that the brand’s entry point sits firmly in the premium Melbourne-made bracket, not as a one-off expensive item but as part of a consistent pricing architecture for locally crafted, design-focused pants.
At $449, the Bryer Pant Wt costs about 14% more than the $393.75 Metta Melbourne Murphy Tailored Pant, which shares a Melbourne design studio but is manufactured in Lithuania; it sits just below the $460 Kargede Cypress that is made in Australia, and well above the $180 Colleen Collective Ardent Straight Leg Pant that is produced offshore — a clear price staircase that mirrors the cost of local production and labor.

How the pleated front and tulip hem shape the silhouette

The darts sewn into the hem contour the linen into a tapered, petal-like curve that flares softly at the ankle instead of falling straight; this built-in sculptural shaping distinguishes the Bryer from a generic wide-leg cut and, thanks to linen’s crispness, the hemline holds its form after pressing and through wear.
The front pleat works as an expandable fold that unfurls during sitting or bending to release extra volume across the hips and thighs, preventing the non-stretch 100% linen from pulling at the seams and keeping the wide leg's vertical line intact — a comfort-driven feature that makes the pant as fluid during long seated stretches as it is when standing.

Image Analysis

5 images

01: Product
Visible items are a long black lightweight button-up shirt/tunic, matching loose black pants, and black chunky front-zip boots. Shirt shows collar, chest pockets, center button placket, and an uneven hem with side slits.
Shirt silhouetteLong, knee-length button-up tunic worn over pants with a straight front and slightly curved uneven hem that extends lower at the sides
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high)
Shirt fabric and textureLightweight semi-sheer crinkled woven fabric showing subtle vertical texture and slight translucence where light hits
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium)
Collar and necklinePointed shirt collar with an open top button creating a V-shaped neckline
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high)
Center button placketSingle row of small round buttons down the center front, visible from chest to hem
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high)
Chest pocketsTwo chest patch pockets visible through fabric on left and right upper torso
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.56 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium)
Hem detailRaw-edged looking hem with side slits creating a slightly ruffled layered appearance at the lower sides
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium)
Pants silhouetteLoose, relaxed black pants with dropped crotch and tapered slightly toward the ankle
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high)
Boots constructionBlack chunky leather boots with prominent lug sole and central exposed vertical zipper on the front vamp
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.88 · w 0.34 · h 0.11 (high)
Visible accessories on modelModel is wearing a black ribbed knit beanie and round dark sunglasses
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model cropped at the top of the head and bottom of feet, plain white background, soft even lighting and minimal shadows. Model posed with hands behind back and torso slightly angled.
Shot compositionFull-length studio photograph cropped near top of forehead and including footwear, subject centered with slight torso lean
Background and lightingUniform white background with even studio lighting producing minimal cast shadows
PoseModel stands with hands held behind back causing slight rearward shoulder position and relaxed leg stance
Image qualityHigh resolution with clear focus on garment surfaces and accessories
Colors
black· shirt/tunic#0E0D0Eblack· pants#0E0D0Eblack· boots#0E0D0D
02: Product
Loose cropped wide-leg black pants in a lightweight matte fabric, shown on a model from mid-thigh to ankles.
SilhouetteWide, loose cropped leg trousers with a relaxed, straight drape from hip to hem visible on a standing model.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.45 · w 0.70 · h 0.50 (high)
Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a slightly soft, matte surface and gentle vertical creasing visible across the legs.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.45 · w 0.70 · h 0.40 (medium)
Hem detailStraight finished hem falling above the ankles, with a subtle inward fold at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.82 · w 0.70 · h 0.15 (high)
Waist/upper closure visibilityUpper waist and closure are not visible in this image, cropped above mid-thigh.
Other
Model wearing a vertically striped long tunic, carrying a black shoulder bag and a black zip clutch; two-tone lace-up heeled shoes visible; white studio background with even lighting.
Striped tunicLong loose button-front tunic with narrow vertical black-and-white stripes and visible buttons down the center, worn over the pants.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.50 (high)
Shoulder bag strapBlack shoulder bag strap runs over the model's right shoulder and down the side; a soft black bag body is partially visible.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high)
Black zip clutchRectangular black zip clutch held in the model's right hand with a visible zipper pull at the lower corner.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
Two-tone shoesLace-up heeled shoes with a contrasting white vamp and black toe/quarters, block transparent heels are visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.87 · w 0.20 · h 0.13 (high)
Model crop and poseImage shows the model from just below the shoulders to the feet, standing with right hand holding the clutch at hip level; left arm partly out of frame.
Background and lightingHigh-key white studio background with even, shadow-minimizing lighting and minimal visible shadows.
Colors
black· pants#0E0D0E
03: Product
Front view of a high-waist, wide-leg cropped pant in a dark solid color with front pleats, belt loops, two visible waist buttons and inset side pockets with hands placed inside.
Waistband and closureWide waistband with two vertically stacked round buttons visible at center front and sewn belt loops at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high)
Front pleatsTwo pronounced forward-facing pleats start at the waistband and run down the front of each pant leg creating a voluminous silhouette.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.62 · h 0.38 (high)
Side pockets with handsInset side pockets at the hip with both hands inserted, creating slight outward shaping at the hip seam.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high)
Fabric textureMatte, slightly textured woven fabric with visible soft creasing consistent across the legs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.15 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (medium)
Cropped wide-leg hemLegs are wide and taper minimally to a cropped hem that falls above the ankles.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.70 · w 0.68 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a white background showing model legs and shoes; even lighting with minimal shadows. Visible shoes are two-tone lace-up block-heel oxfords and the model's lower legs and hands are present.
Shoes visibleTwo-tone black and white lace-up block-heel oxford shoes visible at the bottom of the frame under the pant hem.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.82 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high)
Model limbsModel lower legs and ankles are visible; skin and slight leg positioning (one leg crossed forward) are shown.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high)
Shot composition and backgroundStudio-style high-key shot on a plain white seamless background with even front lighting and minimal cast shadows on the surface.
Colors
dark charcoal· pant main fabric#1E1C22
04: Product
Front view of a pair of black wide-leg cropped pants on a model showing waistband, button closure, belt loops, front pleats and side pockets with hands inserted; fabric appears lightweight with linen-like texture.
Waistband and closureHigh waistband with two vertically stacked visible buttons at center front and belt loops across the waist
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high)
Front pleatsTwo pronounced vertical pleats originating at the waistband and running down the front of each pant leg
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high)
Side pockets with handsCurved inset side pockets on both hips with the model's hands inserted, pocket openings aligned with side seams
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high)
Fabric textureMatte, slightly wrinkled lightweight fabric with a visible fine weave and soft drape
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (medium)
Leg silhouette and lengthWide, relaxed tapered legs that narrow slightly toward a cropped ankle-length hem
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high)
Hem detailStraight hem at cropped ankle with slight translucency at the bottom edge under light
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot cropped to show mid-torso to feet on a model against a bright white background; controlled frontal lighting produces soft shadows; portion of shoes visible as props.
Shot compositionFrontal studio shot cropped from mid-torso to lower legs, centered on the pants
Background and lightingEven bright white background with high-key frontal lighting and minimal soft shadows under the legs
Visible props (shoes)Black-and-white lace-up heeled shoes partially visible at the bottom of the frame and not part of the product
Colors
black· main fabric#1E1C22
05: Product
Loose black cropped pants with a high waistband showing two visible buttons, worn with hands in side pockets; lightweight matte woven fabric with a relaxed tapered silhouette ending above the ankles.
SilhouetteLoose, relaxed leg with a tapered silhouette that narrows toward the ankle and finishes cropped above the ankles.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.43 · w 0.28 · h 0.44 (high)
Waistband and buttonsHigh waistband with two vertically aligned round buttons visible at center front, buttons match pant color.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high)
Side pocketsHands inserted into side pockets creating slight hip drape and visible pocket openings at pant sides.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.17 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.25 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high)
Fabric textureLightweight matte woven fabric with soft drape and subtle vertical creasing visible in the legs.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.40 · w 0.24 · h 0.36 (high)
Ankle opening and hemNarrow ankle opening with a simple folded hem that rests above the ankle bone.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Model shot cropped from mid-face to feet on a clean white background; a long white crinkled shirt/duster and two-tone lace-up shoes are also visible; lighting is bright and even with soft shadows under feet.
Shot compositionStudio product shot cropped from the model's mouth downward to the feet, centered framing on garment and lower body.
Overlayer garment visibleLong white crinkled shirt or duster worn over the pants, open at center front and extending below the knee.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high)
Shoes and stylingBlack-and-white lace-up heeled shoes visible at the bottom of the frame, shoes worn with no visible socks.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.85 · w 0.32 · h 0.13 (high)
Lighting and backgroundEven bright studio lighting on a white seamless background with minimal shadows and no visible props.
Colors
black· pants main#0E0D0C

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Q&A

4 answered

Does the Bryer Pant Wt have a soft, fluid drape?: Yes — the Bryer Pant Wt is cut for a soft, fluid drape. It's 100% linen in a wide-leg silhouette with front pleats and a dart-detailed tulip hem, so the fabric moves and falls in loose folds rather than clinging.
How opaque is the white (WT) linen — will it show underwear or seams without a slip?: White linen of this type is frequently semi-sheer in daylight, and the listing doesn't state a lining or fabric weight, so we can't guarantee it won't show underwear or seams. Styling guides consistently recommend seamless, skin-tone underwear under white or cream linen — white underwear can actually stand out more — and seamless slip shorts if the fabric is very light. A daylight test before wearing is the safest way to judge.
Do the side insert pockets lie flat against the hips, or do they cause gaping or visible bulk in the white linen?: Side insert pockets are set into the side seams, so they typically lie flat against the hips rather than gape open. That said, there are no customer reviews for this pant yet, and on white linen the pocket outlines can still shadow through in bright light — white pocket bags are a common culprit on white trousers. If this is a concern, check the front in daylight before wearing.
Is the linen pre-washed to prevent shrinkage, and how do the front pleats and hem hold up to repeated dry cleaning?: The care label specifies Dry Clean Only, and the listing doesn't state that the linen is pre-washed. Because this pant is dry-clean only, normal water shrinkage isn't a concern in care, and professional dry cleaning and pressing should keep the front pleats and tulip hem crisp through repeated cleans.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://etal-australia.com/products/em21-1702wt
Platform: shopify
Updated: July 31, 2026