Wednesday, May 23, 2012

How To Get Great-Fitting Trousers

By Ilechukwu Magnus


Wearing a stylish suit is all about how well the cloth fits. This is especially true when it comes to your trousers, as they serve as an anchor for the rest of your outfit. While they may be a background piece to your wardrobe, they are essentially the foundation on which your shirt, suit jacket , and accessories are built. They also helps to determine how the person actually looks in the suit.

Do You Know That Pant Breaks Can Affect Your Fit?

Before you can make a worthwhile choice in dress trousers, it is necessary that you understand pant breaks. These refer to those folds in the cuff of your leg when it reaches the length of your leg. The pant essentially 'breaks' when the cuff meets your shoe. If you didn't see any break there, then you know that the pant did not break and may just be touching your shoe. However, before we go any further, there are about three major type of pant breaks you should know about.

A Full Break- The full break refers to a break of a deep crease where if any more pants are added, another break may occur.

The Quarter Break- This is a typical break where the pant and the shoe meet slightly.

Half Break- A half break, or medium break falls between the two extremes of a full break and a quarter break. With this kind of break, you will have a noticeable line on the pant but it won't be that significant.

How To Decide On The Right Fit For Your Suits

Choosing The Suit Trousers- In order to choose a perfect fit for you dress suit trousers, there are a number of factors you must consider. First of all, the pants should sit directly on your hip bones, right below your navel. This is why they should hang conservatively. While it is necessary that you choose a loose pant that will allow you some movement by the hip, you don't need one that will need a belt to hold up your hip. Your personal preference will determine what pant break you choose for your suit; some individuals like a full break, while others prefer to wear trousers with none at all.

Chinos- While most people go for black suit, chinos requires a different type of fit. Ensure that they are sitting an inch or so lower on your waist and must be sown to be slimmer than suit trousers. Notably, if you are using these attire in conservative environments, the same fit can go for both your chinos trousers and suit trouser. You must also ensure that there is enough room by the back of your chinos trousers so to ensure that the pockets do not flare out away from the pants. For chinos, think of a slight or medium pant break.

Cords- Your cords should be made to fit same way as your chinos paying attention to avoid too slim outfits or areas that may cause pocket flare. When worn casually, however, cords with full breaks or multiple pant breaks can be appropriate to wear.

Warm your mind with these tips before shopping for trousers again either for your suit or for casual purposes. Knowing how to identify the right fit for you is essential to building a strong wardrobe foundation.




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