Non standard inside leg?
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I'm lucky enough to be a 31" inside leg so any trousers I buy seem to fit perfectly lengthwise.
Recently Ive seen a few blokes in the office with about 2" - 3" clearance between their pointy shoes and their skinny jeans.
maybe they're not 29", 31" or 33"?
How do you cope if off the shelf strides are too short/long for your measurements? (and presuming you're not a powerfully built director who gets all clothes bespoke made)
Recently Ive seen a few blokes in the office with about 2" - 3" clearance between their pointy shoes and their skinny jeans.
maybe they're not 29", 31" or 33"?
How do you cope if off the shelf strides are too short/long for your measurements? (and presuming you're not a powerfully built director who gets all clothes bespoke made)
I have a comparatively skinny waist and relatively long legs - Vanity sizing has effectively ruled out online shopping because I can’t be bothered over-ordering and returning all the 32” waist jeans that could be anything from 33” to 38” if you measure them.
To get the length right, I’ve taken to squatting down by the rail full of jeans in TK Maxx and just seeing which ones hang down the lowest… (I’m not subscribing to the half-mast/show off your socks look, nor the roll-up the bottom of your jeans trend but both have now added length variability to the endemic poor tolerance waist measurements)
To get the length right, I’ve taken to squatting down by the rail full of jeans in TK Maxx and just seeing which ones hang down the lowest… (I’m not subscribing to the half-mast/show off your socks look, nor the roll-up the bottom of your jeans trend but both have now added length variability to the endemic poor tolerance waist measurements)
WelshRich said:
I have a comparatively skinny waist and relatively long legs - Vanity sizing has effectively ruled out online shopping because I can’t be bothered over-ordering and returning all the 32” waist jeans that could be anything from 33” to 38” if you measure them.
To get the length right, I’ve taken to squatting down by the rail full of jeans in TK Maxx and just seeing which ones hang down the lowest… (I’m not subscribing to the half-mast/show off your socks look, nor the roll-up the bottom of your jeans trend but both have now added length variability to the endemic poor tolerance waist measurements)
I’ve bought trousers from here before. They list the actual, correct waist sizing.To get the length right, I’ve taken to squatting down by the rail full of jeans in TK Maxx and just seeing which ones hang down the lowest… (I’m not subscribing to the half-mast/show off your socks look, nor the roll-up the bottom of your jeans trend but both have now added length variability to the endemic poor tolerance waist measurements)
https://hebtro.co/
My trousers have a 35" to 36" inside leg. Off the peg 34" definitely too short, and that makes buying trousers on the high street in the UK a complete waste of time. The Gap used to carry some stock in 36" until a few years ago, but now they don't, which is a complete arse. They were great for cheap and cheerful chinos and jeans.
So, for smart-casual wander-around-the-office try-to-avoid-covering-in-kebab-sauce trousers, it's unfinished chinos from the likes of Tyrwhitt and bung then a few quid to finish then at the right length. Haven't bothered to find an alternative for jeans yet, but will have to soon due to nudity being unacceptable in our prudish local pub.
It is a pain being unusually tall when buying trousers in a land of midgets.
So, for smart-casual wander-around-the-office try-to-avoid-covering-in-kebab-sauce trousers, it's unfinished chinos from the likes of Tyrwhitt and bung then a few quid to finish then at the right length. Haven't bothered to find an alternative for jeans yet, but will have to soon due to nudity being unacceptable in our prudish local pub.
It is a pain being unusually tall when buying trousers in a land of midgets.
Ken_Code said:
WelshRich said:
I have a comparatively skinny waist and relatively long legs - Vanity sizing has effectively ruled out online shopping because I can’t be bothered over-ordering and returning all the 32” waist jeans that could be anything from 33” to 38” if you measure them.
To get the length right, I’ve taken to squatting down by the rail full of jeans in TK Maxx and just seeing which ones hang down the lowest… (I’m not subscribing to the half-mast/show off your socks look, nor the roll-up the bottom of your jeans trend but both have now added length variability to the endemic poor tolerance waist measurements)
I’ve bought trousers from here before. They list the actual, correct waist sizing.To get the length right, I’ve taken to squatting down by the rail full of jeans in TK Maxx and just seeing which ones hang down the lowest… (I’m not subscribing to the half-mast/show off your socks look, nor the roll-up the bottom of your jeans trend but both have now added length variability to the endemic poor tolerance waist measurements)
https://hebtro.co/
ATG said:
My trousers have a 35" to 36" inside leg. Off the peg 34" definitely too short, and that makes buying trousers on the high street in the UK a complete waste of time. The Gap used to carry some stock in 36" until a few years ago, but now they don't, which is a complete arse. They were great for cheap and cheerful chinos and jeans.
So, for smart-casual wander-around-the-office try-to-avoid-covering-in-kebab-sauce trousers, it's unfinished chinos from the likes of Tyrwhitt and bung then a few quid to finish then at the right length. Haven't bothered to find an alternative for jeans yet, but will have to soon due to nudity being unacceptable in our prudish local pub.
It is a pain being unusually tall when buying trousers in a land of midgets.
-Spoke do 1" sizings on both waist and leg. This Italian denim is lovely, as you'd expect at the price. Not the most exciting cut.So, for smart-casual wander-around-the-office try-to-avoid-covering-in-kebab-sauce trousers, it's unfinished chinos from the likes of Tyrwhitt and bung then a few quid to finish then at the right length. Haven't bothered to find an alternative for jeans yet, but will have to soon due to nudity being unacceptable in our prudish local pub.
It is a pain being unusually tall when buying trousers in a land of midgets.
https://spoke-london.com/products/7-year-wash-ital...
- G-Star have been my go to brand for years. 1" waist increments, 2" on the leg up to 36/38.
Some of their designs will probably be a bit too adventurous for some PH'ers? but they do more subdued styles too.
https://www.g-star.com/en_gb/shop/men/jeans/51001-...
Have a look on Amazon as you'll often find a decent discount.
CopperBolt said:
I'm lucky enough to be a 31" inside leg so any trousers I buy seem to fit perfectly lengthwise.
Recently Ive seen a few blokes in the office with about 2" - 3" clearance between their pointy shoes and their skinny jeans.
maybe they're not 29", 31" or 33"?
How do you cope if off the shelf strides are too short/long for your measurements? (and presuming you're not a powerfully built director who gets all clothes bespoke made)
It is actually quite trendy to wear ones trousers/jeans a bit short, I roll up my chino's displaying a bit of ankle with my bright socks on display.Recently Ive seen a few blokes in the office with about 2" - 3" clearance between their pointy shoes and their skinny jeans.
maybe they're not 29", 31" or 33"?
How do you cope if off the shelf strides are too short/long for your measurements? (and presuming you're not a powerfully built director who gets all clothes bespoke made)
It’s fashion and has been extremely common now for perhaps a decade. Looks a bit s
t with a suit but can work well with jeans or chinos. You do have to be pretty thin though (applies to most fashion tbh) to pull it off.
Full PH mode now though, who has the longest inside leg and can name the most obscure and bespoke mens outfitter
G-Star - blimey, thought they were now just the preserve of the guy who mans the pressure washer at the local hand car wash?
t with a suit but can work well with jeans or chinos. You do have to be pretty thin though (applies to most fashion tbh) to pull it off. Full PH mode now though, who has the longest inside leg and can name the most obscure and bespoke mens outfitter
G-Star - blimey, thought they were now just the preserve of the guy who mans the pressure washer at the local hand car wash?
WelshRich said:
I have a comparatively skinny waist and relatively long legs - Vanity sizing has effectively ruled out online shopping because I can’t be bothered over-ordering and returning all the 32” waist jeans that could be anything from 33” to 38” if you measure them.
Maddening isn't it? My waste measures between 32 and 33 inches, but most "32 inch" trousers are so loose on me they would just fall down, even 30 inch is often slightly too big. Then getting "30 inch" trousers which are long enough is nigh-on impossible. Although I solve the latter problem by almost always wearing shorts.
I take a 34 or 35 inside leg, and as other have said, it's a pain trying to get trousers that fit (I never, ever wear shorts as I really dislike them).
I mainly wear Fjallraven trousers and they are cut quite long so they suit me well. They do have a strange habit of increasing the inside leg length along with the waist size. So the bigger waist you have, the longer leg length... which is a bit odd IMO.
For example, a 38 inch waist comes with 34 ish inch inside leg, but a 40+ inch waist comes with a (almost) 36 inch leg.
For the really tall amongst us, they do a 'raw' inside leg of 40 inches... you hem them yourself to get the perfect fit.
I mainly wear Fjallraven trousers and they are cut quite long so they suit me well. They do have a strange habit of increasing the inside leg length along with the waist size. So the bigger waist you have, the longer leg length... which is a bit odd IMO.
For example, a 38 inch waist comes with 34 ish inch inside leg, but a 40+ inch waist comes with a (almost) 36 inch leg.
For the really tall amongst us, they do a 'raw' inside leg of 40 inches... you hem them yourself to get the perfect fit.
Depending on what you consider a reasonable price for your trousers, made to measure can be quite reasonable.
If you're looking for the under £100 mark then not likely of course.
I've had both bespoke and mtm trousers /suits and in my experience, speaking of trousers specifically; they have lasted far longer than most off the peg trousers.
Another option that I would highly recommend is buy larger trousers (to get the length), ideally with side adjusters, and wear braces.
Until you have worn slightly upsized trousers with braces, as compared to cinching in your waist with a belt, you have no idea how much more comfortable it can be.
Most reasonable quality braces sets are sold with buttons to sew into the trousers for the braces to attach to (clip on braces are a bit naff though it may provide a way of testing the option).
Many, slightly more upmarket shops will sell unfinished trousers (leg length to be finalised on purchase).
New & Lingwood and Cad & the Dandy are two that I know that do this, there will be many others.
ETA
In the case of considering MTM, look for local or travelling tailors, some are quite good. There is no need to go full upmarket like Savile Row.
I have also used Clements & Church for MTM. They have a number of locations and will usually travel to see you if needed (I prefer a shop visit but I have one fairly local to me)
If you're looking for the under £100 mark then not likely of course.
I've had both bespoke and mtm trousers /suits and in my experience, speaking of trousers specifically; they have lasted far longer than most off the peg trousers.
Another option that I would highly recommend is buy larger trousers (to get the length), ideally with side adjusters, and wear braces.
Until you have worn slightly upsized trousers with braces, as compared to cinching in your waist with a belt, you have no idea how much more comfortable it can be.
Most reasonable quality braces sets are sold with buttons to sew into the trousers for the braces to attach to (clip on braces are a bit naff though it may provide a way of testing the option).
Many, slightly more upmarket shops will sell unfinished trousers (leg length to be finalised on purchase).
New & Lingwood and Cad & the Dandy are two that I know that do this, there will be many others.
ETA
In the case of considering MTM, look for local or travelling tailors, some are quite good. There is no need to go full upmarket like Savile Row.
I have also used Clements & Church for MTM. They have a number of locations and will usually travel to see you if needed (I prefer a shop visit but I have one fairly local to me)
Edited by Goaty Bill 2 on Thursday 30th May 10:38
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