Building on our previous post, let's delve into how to achieve that crucial perfect trouser fit. It's a common issue for men to struggle with finding trousers that fit well. After investing in a well-tailored jacket, nothing spoils the look more than ill-fitting trousers. Ready-to-wear options often overlook men who need wider-leg trousers, leaving them with little choice but to visit a tailor. Many retailers offer suits with a standard six-inch drop—meaning the waistband of the trousers is six inches smaller than the chest measurement. While this might work for those with ideal proportions, it doesn't suit the majority. As a result, many men end up either squeezing into trousers that are obviously too tight or opting for ones that are too loose, giving off a rebellious vibe. This can also negatively impact the longevity of your suit, as poorly fitting trousers are more likely to tear, rip, or wear out prematurely.
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Explore our key tips for ensuring the perfect fit for your suit trousers.
1) Waistband
The waistband should sit slightly higher than on a more casual pair of jeans or trousers. Whilst it’s a personal preference of each individual, generally sitting the waistband between the hips and navel is the right way to go. Those who wear their trousers higher might want to consider pleated trousers to accommodate the hips. The waistband should sit snug to the body but not so tight that it pulls and causes horizontal creases. If the trousers are too loose, the waistband will start to sag.
2) Seat
The seat of the trousers should sit nice and flat against the posterior. Too tight and horizontal lines will appear across the cloth increasing the risk of an embarrassing split trouser. Too loose and excess material will appear baggy at the base of the posterior and behind the thigh.
3) The Trouser Leg
The trouser leg should generally be cut in accordance with the jacket i.e. a slimmer cut jacket should be matched with more tapered trousers. A more classic, traditional cut might be matched with straighter, wider trousers. Regardless what you choose, the trouser leg should drape smoothly with minimal creasing of the fabric. Too tight and the fabric will pull against the body and risk splitting or tearing; too loose and the excess will appear baggy and untidy.
4) Length
Trousers should sit neatly with no more than a single soft break at the front of the bottom of the trouser leg. This can be achieved through slightly different lengths depending on the cut of the trousers. A wider, more traditional cut can normally be taken down longer, whereas a tapered cut tends to be shortened so they just cover the top of the shoe as the circumference is not wide enough to cover the shoe resulting in excess length to bunch up untidily.
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