Trousers

W/L Sizes explained For example, if you have a jeans size 34/32, the number 34 means you have a waist 34 inches around. The number 32 then corresponds to a leg length of 32 inches. Is 34 32 medium or large? average (M), but rather high rise/seat and comfortable fit = 34/32. large (L)= 36/32 […]

A woman’s health is at risk if her waist circumference is 32 inches or more. A measurement of 35 or more puts you at high risk for a heart attack or stroke. People with a high level of abdominal fat have a much higher chance of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Is a […]

How to Prevent Your Pants From Falling Down With or Without a Belt Wear suspenders (more on this below) Try suspender alternatives like PantsProp, Hikers, NoSaggs (more solutions below) Clip the side of your Pants (see BeltBro & SkinnyClip below) Tailor your pants to optimally fit your waist & body. What does it mean if […]

Measure your waist first. Note the circumference of your waist in inches, e.g., 34. Then measure your leg length, e.g., 32 inches. Your pants size is 34/32. What is 32 trouser size? Jeans & Trousers purchased in waist sizes 26″-40″ Size To fit Waist Size Inches CM 31″ 31 78.5 32″ 32 81 33″ 33 […]

You can alter your pants at the waist by using many simple methods that include inserting safety pins, binder clips, or rubber bands for a quick fix. You can also move the button to the side and then pull the original buttonhole over it to tighten the waistband just a bit. Can you make trousers […]

Find the bottom of your ribs and the top of your hips. Place a tape measure around your middle at a point halfway between them (just above the belly button). Make sure it’s pulled tight, but isn’t digging into your skin. Breathe out naturally and take your measurement. Where is your waist located on a […]

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR TROUSERS OR BREEKS MEASURE WAIST. Measure across the waistband and double it to give you your trouser waist size. MEASURE INSIDE LEG. Measure the inside seam from the crotch (fork) to the hem. MEASURE OUTSIDE LEG. ACROSS SEAT. ACROSS THIGH. What is my trouser size UK? Men’s Trousers / Jeans sizes […]

A puece of cord, elastic, chain, a scarf, a man’s necktie, anything that is long enough to go around you and hold will work. When I have some sore spots from my belt rubbing, I just use a shoelace instead, I tie it between two belt loops and cinch it up as needed. What can […]

The 2022 capri pants trend is quite strong for the coming seasons. The pants match countless looks, from the most tidy to the most casual and sporty. What is the style of pants for 2022? The trend in question? Baggy pants. Take a glance at the spring/summer 2022 runways and you’ll notice a strong theme […]

STRETCH RANGE: The FootFitter INCH-Master Waistband Stretcher includes 4 extensions to fit unstretched waistbands from 21 inches to 45 inches. It’s a tool to give you that little extra stretch to keep you comfortable and not have that squeezing feeling. Will jeans waistband stretch? If the waist of your jeans feels a bit too snug, […]

If you feel like you are suffocating inside your pants (they are super tight around the middle) or that the waist is too big and the pants are falling off of you, a tailor can take the waist in or out pronto and give your trousers a more comfortable fit. Can tight pants be tailored? […]

The waist of a pair of trousers can be let in or taken out 2-3″. Look inside the seat for extra fabric at the waistband – this, minus half an inch or so, is as far as you can take the pants out. Trousers are easily shortened, but lengthening them requires fabric at the hems. […]

Pin the single fold bias tape around the bottom of the pants. Sew the bias tape onto the pants by sewing a straight line on the lower fold. Fold the bias tape over until it is inside the pants. Roll it up slightly until the bias tape does not show from the outside. How do […]

Use a seam ripper to rip out the hem of each pant cuff. If you don’t have one, it’s worth a trip to a fabric store. But in a pinch, you can try to use a small pair of scissors. This will give you at least an extra inch to work with for lengthening the […]

It is easy to do – just follow these simple steps. If you wish to lengthen a garment, check that there is enough hem allowance to do this and then unpick the old hemming stitches. Then press the hem (on the wrong side of the garment) to get rid of the old hemline crease and […]

Dress pants should fit snug but not so tight that they cause discomfort. In fact, your pants should fit well enough to wear without a belt. Why are my dress pants so baggy? Just be aware that a full break done wrong can end up looking baggy, which can make an otherwise well-cut suit look […]

Following the general principle we began with, pant legs can be made shorter, but they can only be lengthened to the extent of whatever hem material is left at the bottom. Can a tailor make pants longer? No matter what you decide, your tailor can always let your trousers down or shorten the inseam for […]

If you can’t pinch about an inch of fabric on each side of your upper leg, the pants are too tight. Any more than that and you’ll want your tailor to taper the pants so they narrow towards the ankle. Should suit pants feel tight? You want to be able to pinch around 1 inch […]

Casual clothing, like denim and chinos, typically have a little more stretch in the waist. That means your suit pants, which have less give, will likely need to be a larger size. Similarly, the fabrics used for suit pants don’t bunch up as easily as casual fabrics. How should my suit pants fit? Your suit […]

They shouldn’t be too loose and baggy, nor skin tight. They must have the right circumference around your waist, seat, thigh, knee and ankle. Pleats should not gap. The most difficult part of the fit of pants is the back view when you do not wear a jacket. Do suit pants run small? To recap: […]