Trousers are the most common item in men's wardrobe, which today comes in more than 10 varieties and styles. Despite such popularity and a wide choice, many still do not know how long trousers for men should be according to the rules of etiquette and advice from stylists. Pants that are too long can look untidy, while short ones can look comical and awkward.
And only the correct length of trousers for men will allow them to look fashionable, stylish and elegant, regardless of the style of trousers and style. The optimal length can be determined by several criteria, such as the man’s figure and height, clothing style, as well as the style of the trousers themselves and the latest fashion trends. The classic style always implies strict requirements, but modern trousers in military, sports and casual styles can be worn in different ways.
Regardless of how old a man is and what style of trousers he prefers, stylists strongly recommend following all the requirements and rules on how to select, wear and combine trousers in your look. Most in demand among the stronger half of society classic pants, and the rules for their selection and wearing are fundamental, that is, an example for other styles and models.
When choosing trousers, men should consider the following tips from stylists:
- Particular attention is first paid to the width of the trousers, so that they do not fit tightly around the hips, but also do not hang down like curtains on a curtain rod;
- improper fit of trousers will lead to pockets protruding, which is extremely undesirable;
- if trousers have arrows, they should be as straight as possible;
- trousers should not interfere with the free movement of a man.
The determining factor in choosing trousers is a man’s height, and the cut also depends on it. If a man is naturally short in stature, it is worth taking a closer look at straight-cut models that do not leave folds at the bottom of the ankles. Tall men are more suitable for trousers with pleats and cuffs, which will slightly reduce the length of the legs, creating proportionality in the figure.
Expert opinion
Helen Goldman
Male stylist-image maker
The basic rule regarding the optimal length of trousers involves right choice pants size. It is extremely important to first try on this item of clothing and then decide on the size.
The correct length of trousers for men, depending on the style
The rules of fashion and wearing men's trousers are completely ambiguous; they are directly influenced by indirect factors, such as the cut and style of the trousers, the height and build of the man, general style in clothes and much more. But if we turn to the generally accepted standard, according to it, trousers should cover no more than half of the heel with shoes at the back, and leave about one fold at the front. More precise recommendations depend on the style of the trousers.
Classic
For connoisseurs of classic men's trousers, stylists advise paying particular attention to the rules for wearing them. These pants require slightly wide legs and a crease, as well as a combination with a classic shirt and jacket. They look ideal on older men, as well as those whose figure is far from ideal. At the back, the pants should fall no higher than 1 cm of the heel of the shoes or to its middle, and cover 2/3 of the shoes at the front.
Tapered
For connoisseurs of casual and neoclassical style, which means skinny trousers, stylists give other recommendations and advice. As a rule, narrow pants are supposed to have a shorter length in order to maintain their proportionality. Therefore, the optimal length of the trouser legs should be such that the top of the shoe is visible. Ideally, trousers of this cut are combined with oxfords, in which the lacing will be visible.
With a turn up and shortened
The optimal length of men's trousers, which are supposed to have a cropped style (,), should reach the ankle line on the legs. Most often, such pants require narrow tailoring, a straight cut and clear lines. If we consider trousers with rolled-up cuffs, their length options may vary.
For strict dress codes, stylists require that such trousers be abandoned. When combined with massive and high shoes, the gap between them and the cuffs of the trousers should be minimal, and only with summer lightweight shoe models can the gap be increased. With loafers or moccasins, pants should reach your ankles.
Wide and baggy
Wide-cut trousers belong to the sports style, which means they can be combined with sports shoes. Excessive length can become an obstacle to active pastime; ideally, the trouser legs should go down to the beginning of the sole of the shoe, but not touch the ground. Wide pants with cuffs should be long enough to cover the entire leg, but not fold into an accordion.
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Conclusion
When choosing the correct length of trousers, a man should pay special attention to their style and types of models, since they provide for different style loads and rules of fit. In addition, footwear is a determining factor; for example, it is forbidden to wear short trouser styles under classic shoes and boots. Under sports shoes, you can wear pants with shorter collars. Ideally, trousers should not leave more than one fold at the bottom and slightly cover the heel of the shoe.
How long should a man's trousers be? The correct length of the trouser leg is one fold in the front. At the same time, from behind, the edge of the trouser leg touches the upper edge of the heel.
Second option: the edge of the trouser leg remains in the center of the back of the shoe (boot).This is a classic approach specifically for dress pants (with or without a suit).
Recommendations for tall men: the presence of one (or even two) folds or the presence of a cuff (bend upward) on the trouser leg. This allows you to visually reduce your height or overall length of your legs and look more harmonious.
How to shorten pants correctly (life hack)
The tailor usually cuts the trousers straight. For example, you measured that you should cut 3 cm of fabric. The seamstress will cut it evenly, making the pants shorter. But from the point of view of the structure of a boot or shoe, this will not be entirely true. If the length of the trouser leg is uniform, there will usually be a fold or several in the front, but there will be no folds in the back. And when walking, the front fold only visually increases.
The secret to cutting men's trousers: cut the fabric at a slight angle (10-15 degrees). The front is shorter, the back of the fabric is longer. This way you reduce the possibility of multiple creases appearing. A lot of folds look so-so, as if the pants don’t fit, and you’re wearing your older brother or father out.
By the way: soft and thin fabric of the legs creates more folds than thick classic fabric. Linen trousers, trousers with stretch (stretch fabric). Keep this information in mind when cutting off your pants!
Stretch fabric is knitwear with elastic thread in its composition. The thread is synthetic and stretches 15-20% of its original state.
"European" trouser length
European designers and fashion designers suggest wearing trousers quite fashionably and modernly. This method is not suitable for everyone, mainly for slender young men of average height. For overweight men, this style will look a little ridiculous; tall men should also “apply” it with caution.
The main meaning of the “European” trouser length: the lower part of the trouser leg (trouser leg) only slightly touches the shoes or low shoes. The laces (if any) are completely visible. The shoes are completely on display. If the shoes are beautiful and expensive, this will help show them off to others and show off.
However: pants should be tapered at the bottom! Otherwise, outwardly everything will look extremely ridiculous.
Men's jeans length
There are no hard and fast rules for jeans. They are worn with or without folds (accordion), tucked and cropped. Jeans are yard-street pants that people don’t bother with. Although in Russia and Russian-speaking countries, jeans are often worn to the club, to work in the office, and with the family outdoors. Most of our citizens wear jeans according to the rules of trousers. And in general, this is correct, because it looks neat.
Pants with cuffs (men's)
Cuffed trousers are trousers with the edges factory folded (turned up) towards the top. Cuffs are also easy to make if you have sewing machine or by taking your trousers to a sewing workshop. It is not recommended to hem it by hand; it will not come out neatly. Cuffs are easiest to do on pants that need to be shortened (i.e. the legs are too long). Usually the trouser leg is cut or folded and hemmed inside (“inner cuffs”). By adding outer cuffs, you'll give your pants (and yourself) a new, stylish look.
Forget about the fact that cuffs are outdated or out of fashion. This is what people say who are far from the concept of style and neatness in clothing. Cuffs were, are and will always be relevant. Both on jeans and dress pants with or without a suit.
The cuffs slightly weigh down the fabric at the bottom, as a result, the trouser leg does not create unnecessary folds and lies smoothly on the shoes.
The cuffs “balance” the overall length of the trousers. For a tall person, they visually shorten long legs; for a person of average height, they center the knees. In short, cuffs are the finishing touch. You can do without them, but it’s more beautiful with them.
Men's trouser sizes
How to measure pants correctly? Just remember the two letters and their meanings: W And L
W- Waist circumference
L- Length of the trouser leg at the seam (inside, from the groin side)
Example: W34 L32
There is also a measurement based on hip circumference, but this is not a private parameter. You will see the letters W and L on the label all the time, but real professionals take into account the hip circumference during a careful and perfect fit to the figure.
Size chart for men's trousers (trousers)
Waist(cm) | Hip circumference (cm) | RUSSIA | International standard | EUROPE | USA |
| 62-67 | 87-90 | 42 | XXS | 42 | 32 |
| 68-72 | 91-94 | 44 | XXS | 44 | 34 |
| 73-78 | 95-98 | 46 | XS | 46 | 36 |
| 79-84 | 99-102 | 48 | S | 48 | 38 |
| 85-90 | 103-106 | 50 | M | 50 | 40 |
| 91-96 | 107-110 | 52 | L | 52 | 42 |
| 97-102 | 109-113 | 54 | XL | 54 | 44 |
| 103-108 | 114-117 | 56 | XXL | 56 | 46 |
| 109-114 | 118-121 | 58 | XXXL | 58 | 48 |
| 115-119 | 122-125 | 60 | XXXL | 60 | 50 |
| 120-122 | 126-129 | 62 | XXXL | 62 | 52 |
| 123-125 | 130-132 | 64 | 4XL | 64 | 54 |
| 126-129 | 133-134 | 66 | 4XL | 66 | 56 |
| 130-134 | 135-137 | 68 | 5XL | 68 | 58 |
| 135-138 | 138-139 | 70 | 5XL | 70 | 60 |
- All data in the table are given for a man of average build (not overweight and not very thin)
- US sizes may be listed as 2.4, 6, 8, etc.
- European sizes may indicate the waist (W) and leg length (L) in inches, then multiply the value by 2.54 (1 inch = 2.54 cm) or use our table:
It's okay if the length of the trouser leg is longer than the length of your leg. The trousers can be easily trimmed in the workshop or folded with cuffs. In stores, labels immediately indicate height, for example, 182 or 188. For example, 52/172. Therefore, in length, be guided by the indicated height, and not by the length of the trouser leg. Anyway, you can only understand the length of the trousers by actually putting them on yourself.
Important! Manufacturers, fabricators, garment factories different countries(especially in China!) They often do not comply with standards, they sew according to their own patterns, plus they have their own understanding of what size a given model is. Therefore, they often put numbers that do not correspond to the tables above. Be careful, especially when ordering online. Look at the indicated dimensions in centimeters and compare them with the size in the table.
Often sizes are indicated in tables on the seller’s websites; carefully study and compare them with your data.
This video explains well the length of trousers in skinny trousers.
Video "Correct length of skinny trousers"
The correct length of jeans for women is one of the most important issues that a fashionista should worry about before purchasing and, accordingly, wearing a new thing. You probably paid attention to girls who ignored the rules for the length of jeans, and the trouser leg was either “shot” or dragged along the floor, covering up traces of walking. This is not our option, so we will cover the topic of the correct length of jeans.
How to choose the length of jeans?
When choosing your pair of jeans, consider several factors. Firstly, this is a feature of denim; when buying a model made of elastic jeans, know that after some time of wear it will stretch, so it is better to take a model one size smaller, taking into account its future wearing. Secondly, when you go shopping for a new pair, immediately think about what shoes you are going to wear your jeans with. Sport style shoes - sneakers and sneakers require a trouser leg length 1-2 cm above the edge of the sole.
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In this case, the length of the trouser leg should reach the middle of the heel or slightly lower. If the model is slightly flared, then you can leave the maximum length - to the floor, in this case hiding the heel. But then don't forget about really high heels, otherwise you risk turning into a shortie. It is especially appropriate to try on this look for short girls who can add the right centimeters to themselves with the help of a heel or platform.
Basically, modern jeans models are sewn with a small supply of fabric so that we can adjust the required length. If you have basic cutting and sewing skills, then you won't have any difficulty hemming jeans. Well, if it’s difficult for you to complete this procedure, then take a pair of new jeans to the studio, where they will help you bring them to the required condition in the shortest possible time.
So, the answer to the question of how long jeans should be is obvious. The length of women's jeans must comply with the norms so that the overall image does not seem funny and ridiculous.
When you buy pants, you may have questions: do you need to adjust the length? what is the correct trouser length? There is no clear answer to these questions. It all depends on the style and style of the trousers, on your preferences. The secret is to find the optimal length.
3 TROUSER LENGTH OPTIONS
In the English tradition, there are 3 options for trouser lengths: full break, half break, no break. Break, in this case, is the fold or crease in the trousers that is formed above the boot at the front of the trousers. If you stand up to your full height, you may be able to see this crease (or creases). Conservative English style suggests that the bottom edge of the trousers at the back should reach the heel of the shoe, thus creating one fold above the shoe in front (full break). Italians believe that the bottom of the trousers can barely touch the shoe (no break). Accordingly, there may not be a fold in the front. The truth is often somewhere in the middle. Thus, the trousers of a slim fit suit will necessarily be tapered at the bottom and will hardly cover the entire shoe. However, if this business suit, you should take care that your socks are not visible when you are standing. This means you will need a half break - the length of the trousers to the middle of the back of the shoe. 2 or more folds are considered bad manners in modern fashion. It's better to make sure this doesn't happen to you.
WHAT LENGTH DO YOU NEED?
If you have classic non-tapered trousers, then you can choose any of 3 options. If the trousers are slim fit, choose half break or no break depending on the situations in which you will wear these trousers. It should be remembered that trousers with cuffs will look better with a shorter length. If you choose a short length, take care of socks. In this case, socks become an additional space for you to express style and creativity. Socks will be visible, which means they will attract additional attention, so you should make sure that they are in harmony with your image.
To determine the ideal sleeve length, spread your fingers and pay attention to the dimple formed at the base thumb. The buttoned shirt cuff should reach the beginning of this depression, that is, be located 1-2 cm below the narrowest part of the wrist. The width of the cuff is also important: between the body and the fabric there should be a space equal to the width of one or two fingers.
Shirt Bottom Length
The correct length of a shirt is easy to determine: its edge, shortened on the side, should hide the belt. A shirt, the front of which completely hides the zipper on the trousers, is considered too long - it is difficult to tuck it in neatly, and the fabric will get bunched up every now and then while moving.
A large assortment of shirts for any figure is presented in the salon men's clothing.
Jacket sleeve length
The jacket sleeve should leave the shirt cuff open by 1–2 cm
The style of the jacket varies, but one thing remains unchanged - the sleeve length. The cuffs of the shirt should peek out from under the jacket by 1-2 cm. If they are open more, then it seems that you are wearing a suit that has been preserved from your school prom days. If the sleeves of the shirt are completely hidden, the jacket will seem too big for you.
Jacket Bottom Length
A classic jacket should cover the buttocks
The rule for choosing a jacket says: the vents should completely cover the buttocks or be 2-3 cm shorter. But the main thing in choosing a jacket is maintaining the proportions of the figure. For example, a classic cut is acceptable for tall men, while short men should take a closer look at cropped models.
The universal length of a jacket is calculated using the formula: the bottom edge bisects the distance from the collar to the floor.
Length trousers
At the back, classic trousers should be 1 cm higher than the heel, and form one fold at the front. To achieve this effect, the bottom of the trousers is sewn at an angle (longer at the back), you can evaluate this even before trying it on.
Modern cropped trouser models only slightly cover the boots, fully showing off the lacing. It looks very stylish, but in this case the trousers should be of a skinny silhouette.
Coat length
It does not hinder movement and looks good on a man of any height.
Shortened models (mid-thigh and above) are suitable for active young people of average or short stature. Please note: the coat must hide the jacket.
A long coat looks good on tall, stately men. However, this style may be inconvenient for car owners.
Coat sleeve length
The coat sleeve should hide the shirt cuff
Polo shirt length
The polo shirt should cover the trouser pockets by 1–2 cm
Both untucked and tucked into trousers. As you understand, it is especially important to choose the correct length in the first case. An ideal shirt should slightly cover your trouser pockets, but not more than 1–2 cm.
Sweater length
The sweater should not be too long
If you want to look elegant, the sweater should end at the belt level. Sleeves should cover the wrists and not reach the middle of the palm. Remember: not to turn you into Bigfoot.
Tie length
The end of the tie should be level with the belt buckle
Too short or too long not a respectable, but a comical image. The correct length means that the end of the tie should be level with the belt buckle.
When purchasing an accessory, be sure to tie it in your usual way. If you are tall, the standard tie length may not suit you, so you may want to give preference to longer models or reconsider how you tie the knot.
Sock height
The correct length of socks is determined experimentally
To determine, do a small test: sit on a chair and cross your legs. If there is no strip of skin exposed between the sock and the trousers, then everything is fine. If the shin area is visible, then you need to choose a different style of socks or use a win-win option - men's knee socks.
