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A letter from Rose, Rowan & Rose, Sydney. October 2026
It is 32 degrees and she is still in long trousers, because shorts show more leg than she wants to.
On the six things that made me choose the Eileen, how it compares to what you have been wearing, and why it is $69.95 in our Retirement Sale.
This is the one.
I am Rose. Every summer I hear it from women in our shop. They would love something cooler than long trousers on the hot days. But shorts just do not feel like them anymore.
Too much leg. Too tight at the thigh. A button and zip that dig in after lunch.
So they stay in long trousers and quietly melt.
I never accepted that cool and covered could not go together.
The Eileen is my answer. A relaxed capri pant that sits just below the knee, with a soft elastic waist and pockets you can actually use. There were six things I would not do without.
They stop just below the knee
Just below the knee, in white.
This is the first thing I checked. The Eileen covers the knee, so you feel properly dressed, and stops above the calf, so you stay cool on a hot afternoon. Covered where you want it, with the air still getting through.
★★★★★
"Finally the right length. My knees are covered and I'm not melting."
Sara, Melbourne
A relaxed leg that never clings
The cut is relaxed through the hip and thigh, so it falls loose instead of hugging. Nothing tight when you sit, nothing riding up when you walk. It moves with you and lets the breeze in.
★★★★★
"Relaxed but not baggy. Nothing clings and nothing rides up."
Angelique, Sydney
Elastic the whole way round
A soft, elasticated waist, in blue.
Pull them on and go. No button, no zip, nothing to fasten and nothing digging in after a big lunch. The waist stays comfortable from morning until night.
★★★★★
"No zip, no button, nothing pinching. I live in these now."
Miriam, Sydney
Pockets, and a soft breathable fabric
Side pockets for your phone, keys or sunglasses, so you can leave the handbag at home for a walk to the shops. And a light, breathable fabric that stays fresh against the skin through long, warm afternoons.
★★★★★
"Light, soft and real pockets. I wore them all day at the markets."
Mariette, Palm Beach
Goes with what is already in your wardrobe
Soft light blue, for summer.
Wear them with a loose linen shirt, a simple tee or a long blouse. Sandals or sneakers. The little button detail at the hem makes them look finished, not sporty.
★★★★★
"I wear them with my linen tops and they look so smart."
Lisa, Palm Beach
Eight colours, S to 5XL, one price
Mint green, one of eight colours.
From beige, white and black through to blue, pink, wine red and mint green. Every size from S (AU 8–10) to 5XL (AU 22–24) at the same price. A small tip: they run a little small, so size up. Many women buy two.
★★★★★
"Sized up like they said and they fit perfectly. Bought the beige and the white."
Lisanne, Parramatta
The Eileen, against what you have been wearing
| Long trousers or shorts | The Eileen | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Too hot or too short | Just below the knee |
| Leg | Tight, rides up | Relaxed and loose |
| Waist | Button and zip that dig in | Elastic all the way round |
| Pockets | None, or too small | Side pockets you can use |
| Choice | Stops at XL | Eight colours, S to 5XL |
I refuse to sell a woman something that makes her choose between cool and covered. That is the whole reason the Eileen is in our shop.
Why it is $69.95
The Eileen is part of our Retirement Sale. Rowan and I are slowing down, and we would rather our last pieces go to women who will wear them than sit on a shelf.
The hot days are coming. These are the pants you will reach for on every one of them.
When a colour sells out in your size, it will not come back.
The Eileen, in our Retirement Sale.
- Capri length, just below the knee
- Relaxed leg that never clings
- Elastic waist, nothing to fasten
- Side pockets and a light, breathable fabric
- Eight colours, S to 5XL, one price
- Free shipping across Australia and New Zealand
Combine pieces and save up to 20% extra. Discounts are applied automatically at checkout.
I have watched a lot of women try on the Eileen. They look down to check the length first. Then they sit down, stand up, and put their hands in the pockets.
That is the moment they stop melting in long trousers.
You can be cool and covered. Go and find your size.
With love,
Rose, Rowan & Rose
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