Max Mara Trousers and Suits: Cuts, Fabrics and How to Build a Suit

Max Mara trousers come in four main cuts: wide-leg, slim, palazzo and tuxedo, in fabrics from pure cashmere to wool flannel and cady. Max Mara does not sell its suits as one item; you build a suit from a blazer and trousers cut from the same cloth. On Coveti, Weekend Max Mara trousers start at about $450, and the Max Mara collection at Coveti holds about 200 pairs.

Key facts

• House: Max Mara, founded in 1951 in Reggio Emilia, Italy, by Achille Maramotti.
• Lines with trousers on Coveti: Max Mara, Weekend Max Mara, ‘S Max Mara and Max Mara Studio.
• Main fabrics: virgin wool, wool flannel, wool and cashmere, pure cashmere, camel hair, triacetate cady, silk and cotton.
• Price on Coveti: Weekend Max Mara from $450, Max Mara Studio from $550, Max Mara from $760, cashmere foule up to $2,210.
• Suits: sold as separates. Match the blazer and trousers by fabric name and colour.
• Sizing: Italian sizes. IT 40 is UK 8 and US 4; IT 44 is UK 12 and US 8.

Which Max Mara trouser cut should I choose?

The cut is in the product name, so it is quick to filter.

Wide-leg. The house shape. It falls straight from a high waist and covers most of the shoe. The Timore Wide Wool and Cashmere Trousers and the Fiabe Wide Cashmere Trousers are the softest examples. A wide leg balances a long coat, which is why it is the natural partner for a Max Mara camel coat.

Slim. A narrow leg that sits close from hip to ankle. The Acino Slim Double Woollen Cloth Trousers and the Orata Slim-Fit Wool Cloth Trousers both carry 4% elastane for comfort. Slim trousers suit a cropped jacket and a short coat.

Palazzo. Wider again, with more movement. The Periodi Wool Cady Palazzo Trousers and the Weekend Visivo Stretch Wool Palazzo Trousers belong here.

Tuxedo. A dinner trouser in cady. The Eliseo Tuxedo-Style Cady Trousers and the Steppa Cady Tuxedo Trousers are cut for evening, and they pair with a cady blazer for a smoking suit.

Cropped, cigarette and carrot. Weekend Max Mara and Max Mara Studio carry shorter and tapered shapes, such as the Canon Stretch Wool Cigarette Trousers and the Studio Bimba Cady Carrot Trousers, which show a loafer and an ankle.

Max Mara pants fabrics, from cady to cashmere

Cady. A firm, matte crepe in 65% triacetate and 35% polyester in the main line, and 71% triacetate in Max Mara Studio. It drapes well, resists creasing and travels well, so it is the fabric to choose for a work suit you will wear on planes. The Alaggio Cady Wide-Leg Trousers at $760 are the lowest-priced Max Mara pair in cady.

Wool flannel and wool cloth. The winter suiting fabrics. Flannel is brushed and soft; woollen cloth is denser and smoother. Weekend Max Mara’s Hateley Stretch Wool Flannel Trousers are 99% virgin wool with a little elastane.

Cashmere and camel hair. The luxury end. The Filato Wide Sable-Look Camel Trousers are 100% camel hair, the fibre behind the house coats, and the Alibi Slim Cashmere Foule Trousers are 96% cashmere.

Silk and cotton. For warm weather, there are silk wide-leg trousers such as the Volonta Relaxed Heavy Silk Trousers, and cotton corduroy and drill from Weekend Max Mara, such as the Tania Cotton Corduroy Wide-Leg Trousers.

How to build a Max Mara suit

Every Max Mara suit on Coveti is a blazer and a pair of trousers bought separately. To make them match, check three things on the product pages: the fabric name, the composition and the colour. When all three agree, the pieces will match. That also means you can take a different size in the jacket and the trousers, which a set does not allow. Our Max Mara jackets and blazers guide covers every jacket shape.

Here are pairings that match on fabric, composition and colour:

• The cady work suit (Max Mara Studio): the Linz Single-Breasted Cady Blazer in Black with the Jerta Straight Cady Trousers in Black. Both are 71% triacetate and 29% polyester.
• The grey flannel suit (Max Mara Studio): the Quagga Belted Wool Flannel Blazer in Dark Grey with the Lago Wool Flannel Trousers in Dark Grey, both 99% virgin wool and 1% elastane.
• The cashmere suit (Max Mara): the Bronte Single-Breasted Cashmere Foule Blazer in Brick Red with the Alibi Slim Cashmere Foule Trousers in Brick Red, both 96% cashmere.
• The camel twill suit (Max Mara): the Caro Single-Breasted Wool Twill Blazer in Camel with the Ramo Wool Twill Trousers in Camel, both pure virgin wool twill.
• The red gabardine suit (Max Mara): the Unione Double-Breasted Wool Gabardine Blazer in Red with the Calte Wool Gabardine Trousers in Red.
• The navy weekday suit (Weekend Max Mara): the Lamine Single-Breasted Stretch Wool Blazer in Navy with the Canon Stretch Wool Cigarette Trousers in Navy, both 100% virgin wool.
• The corduroy suit (Weekend Max Mara): the Katanga Cotton Corduroy Double-Breasted Blazer in Navy with the Tania Cotton Corduroy Wide-Leg Trousers in Navy.

For evening, the Garza Double-Breasted Lightweight Cady Blazer in Black with the Eliseo tuxedo trousers in black makes a smoking suit. Wear it with a silk shirt and heels.

How do Max Mara trousers fit?

Max Mara uses Italian sizing: IT 40 is UK 8 and US 4, IT 42 is UK 10 and US 6, and IT 44 is UK 12 and US 8. Choose by your waist and hip; a wide-leg trouser forgives the hip, a slim trouser does not. A wide-leg trouser looks best when it covers most of the shoe, so check the inside leg on the product page and plan for a hem if you wear flats. Our Max Mara size guide has the full conversion chart.

Max Mara versus Weekend Max Mara trousers

Weekend Max Mara trousers cost roughly half as much, from $450 to $730 on Coveti, and lean towards cotton, corduroy and stretch wool for everyday wear. Max Mara trousers run from $760 to $2,210 and use more cashmere, camel hair and cady. If you want a suit for work five days a week, Weekend and Studio give you the most wear for the money; if you want one pair of trousers to wear with a Max Mara coat for years, the main line wide-leg in wool and cashmere is the stronger buy. Read our Weekend Max Mara guide for the full comparison, and is Max Mara worth it for value.

The best Max Mara trousers to buy now

1. Timore Wide Wool and Cashmere Trousers in Camel

The wide leg in a 70/30 wool and cashmere blend, in the camel that matches the house coats. From $1,320.

2. Fiabe Wide Cashmere Trousers in Sand

Pure cashmere trousers, soft enough to wear with a cashmere jumper as a knit suit. From $1,540.

3. Filato Wide Sable-Look Camel Trousers in Camel

100% camel hair, the fibre of the Max Mara coat, cut into a wide trouser. From $1,380.

4. Acino Slim Double Woollen Cloth Trousers in Black

The slim black trouser that works with every jacket. From $1,210.

5. Eliseo Tuxedo-Style Cady Trousers in Black

The evening trouser. Pair it with the Garza cady blazer. From $980.

6. Alaggio Cady Wide-Leg Trousers in Black

The lowest-priced main line pair, in crease-resistant cady. From $760.

7. Cocco Wool Wide-Leg Trousers in Camel

Max Mara Studio in pure virgin wool, with a belt. From $910.

8. Jerta Straight Cady Trousers in Black

The Studio work trouser, and half of the Linz cady suit. From $550.

9. Hateley Stretch Wool Flannel Trousers in Medium Grey

Weekend Max Mara grey flannel, the classic winter office trouser. From $540.

10. Visivo Stretch Wool Palazzo Trousers in Navy

A wide palazzo in pure wool at the Weekend price. From $510.

11. Tania Cotton Corduroy Wide-Leg Trousers in Ivory

Weekend corduroy in ten colours. The casual wide leg. From $540.

12. Canon Stretch Wool Cigarette Trousers in Black

The most affordable tailored pair, in pure virgin wool. From $470.

Browse more in our wide leg pants, tailored pants and blazers edits.

Where can I buy Max Mara trousers in the US?

Coveti stocks Max Mara, Weekend Max Mara, ‘S Max Mara and Max Mara Studio trousers and ships to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and the UAE by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured and signed for on delivery. Prices are in US dollars, and import duties are usually payable on arrival. Shop Max Mara at Coveti, and see where to buy Max Mara for more.

More Max Mara guides

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• Max Mara sweater
• Max Mara outfits
• Max Mara size guide
• Weekend Max Mara
• Max Mara vs Sportmax
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Frequently asked questions

Does Max Mara sell suits?

Yes, as separates. Max Mara cuts blazers and trousers from the same fabrics, and you buy each piece on its own. Match the fabric name, composition and colour on the product pages, and you can choose a different size for the jacket and the trousers.

Are Max Mara trousers true to size?

They follow Italian sizing: IT 40 is UK 8 and US 4, IT 42 is UK 10 and US 6. Wide-leg pairs are generous at the hip, so check the inside leg and plan for a hem if you wear flats. Slim pairs sit close, so size up if you are between sizes.

What fabric are Max Mara trousers made of?

Mostly virgin wool, wool flannel and triacetate cady, with pure cashmere, camel hair and silk at the top of the range. Weekend Max Mara adds cotton corduroy, drill and stretch wool for everyday wear.

What are the most popular Max Mara pants?

The wide-leg trouser in wool and cashmere is the house signature, because it balances a long Max Mara coat. Cady wide-leg and tuxedo trousers are the popular work and evening choices.

How much are Max Mara trousers?

On Coveti, Weekend Max Mara trousers run from about $450 to $730, Max Mara Studio from $550 to $910, and Max Mara from $760 to $2,210 for cashmere foule. Prices are shown in US dollars.

How should I care for Max Mara wool trousers?

Follow the care label first; most tailored wool and cady trousers are dry clean only. Hang them by the hem from a clip hanger so the crease holds, and brush wool after wearing to lift dust.

Shop the full Max Mara collection, then read our Max Mara blazer guide and the Max Mara sweater guide to finish the look.