Waist and Rise

Tailored trousers sit at or slightly above the hip bone. A higher rise is more comfortable, keeps your shirt tucked and lengthens the leg.

Seat

Smooth, with no sagging and no pulling. Pockets should lie flat instead of flaring open.

Taper

A gentle taper from knee to hem looks clean without being skinny. We set it by your build and what you'll wear the trousers with.

The Break

The break is the small fold where the hem meets your shoe.

  • No break: modern, sharp, great with loafers
  • Slight break: our everyday recommendation
  • Full break: traditional; best on wider trousers