An optimal waist measurement should fit snug enough that the pants don’t slide down, but not so tight that they are uncomfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n Remember that Waist Width is a<\/span> “width,”<\/span>\u00a0and adjustments will add or remove double that amount of fabric<\/span> from around<\/span>\u00a0the waist.<\/span><\/p>\n The Total Rise<\/span> (Front<\/span> Rise + Back Rise), as well as the individual Front Rise and Back Rise dimensions should all be evaluated together.<\/span><\/p>\n Optimal Total Rise is Based on Comfort\/Style Preference<\/strong><\/p>\n Fundamentally, the Total Rise should not be so small that it\u2019s uncomfortable in the front of crotch, or causing a wedgie in the back, but beyond that, the optimal Total Rise depends on your desired style and comfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Front and Back Rises Have Clear Optimal Points<\/strong><\/p>\n While the optimal Total Rise is subject to personal taste, the optimal distribution between Front and Back Rise is more objective. Our goal is to distribute the Total Rise between these two in a way that best matches your body, simultaneously minimizing bunching of fabric above or below the butt at the back and at the pelvis in the front. Adjusting this distribution between Front Rise and Back Rise will depend on your Hip Posture, as well as lower abdomen and butt size.<\/span><\/p>\n To evaluate the Total Rise, look at the bottom of the crotch in the front and the back.<\/span><\/p>\n Finding the optimal Hip Width is about getting the sides of the pant to lay comfortably against the sides of your hips.<\/span><\/p>\n To evaluate the Hip Width, look at the width of the pants 7″ below the top of the waistband. This ends up being at the bottom of the pockets at the sides and bottom of the fly at the front.<\/span><\/p>\n The Thigh Width should not be so small that it is uncomfortable around the upper thigh. Beyond that limit, the optimal Thigh Width depends a lot on your desired style and comfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Knee Width should not be so small that it is uncomfortable around the lower thigh, knee, or calf. Beyond that, adjust Knee Width to achieve the desired style. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Leg Opening Width should not be so small that your foot cannot fit through, or so small that the pant uncomfortably hugs your calf. Beyond this lower limit though, the leg opening can range from very small<\/span> (~6.3\u201d<\/span> to very large ~8.5\u201d) depending on the desired style.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remember that Leg Opening Width is a<\/span> “width,”<\/span>\u00a0and any adjustment will add or remove double that amount of fabric around the leg.<\/span><\/p>\n Optimal pant length depends wholly on what sort of<\/span> \u201cbreak\u201d<\/span> you want where the pants meet the shoe. Pant Break options range from Full Break to Half Break, to Zero Break, to Negative Break.<\/span><\/p>\n All of these options are acceptable and you should choose the one that best reflects your style. <\/span>If you\u2019re unsure what style is best, Proper Cloth typically suggests a Half-Break or Zero Break option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To evaluate the length of the pants, you will be looking at the bottom of the pants where they meet the shoes. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Looking for more advice? You can check out a similar article from Primer Magazine<\/a>, but you can also submit a Fit Advice Request<\/a> for an experienced second opinion. Our Fit Specialists are very experienced at helping clients perfect their fit and we are more than happy to assist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Waist Width How It Should Fit An optimal waist measurement should fit snug enough that the pants don’t slide down, but not so tight that they are uncomfortable. Evaluating Waist Width Be sure the waist is … Read Evaluating Waist Width<\/h2>\n
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