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Cuff vs Plain Rules?

post #1 of 23
10/28/09 at 2:07pm
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Is there any rule of thumb about ankle width and whether you should cuff or not?

I've got an Isaia Base V with FF pants and an ankle width of 8.5". Normally I don't cuff, but these have vertical stripes so I thought cuffs might help me look less tall/thin. Curious if there is a rule of thumb for this sort of thing or if it's just personal preference...
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post #2 of 23
10/28/09 at 2:13pm
Always cuff the left leg.

For the right leg, cuff as directed after polling people on StyleForum.


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post #3 of 23
10/28/09 at 2:18pm
The old saw is cuffs for pleats, no cuffs for flat fronts, but really it is a matter of personal preference.
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post #4 of 23
10/28/09 at 2:36pm
I never heard that rule until I starting reading these boards. The only rule I know of is that cuffs are less formal and no cuffs are more formal. Hence, no cuffs on formal or semi-formal trousers (which may well be pleated).
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post #5 of 23
10/28/09 at 2:40pm
to hell with rules.

learn the rules, but do what you think looks good. not all rules works well for everyone
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post #6 of 23
10/28/09 at 2:46pm
Big fat 2 inch cuffs on everything, always.
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post #7 of 23
10/28/09 at 2:52pm
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Originally Posted by Jack2000 View Post
Big fat 2 inch cuffs on everything, always.




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post #8 of 23
10/28/09 at 2:56pm
Only cuff her if she's far from plain.

Oh, wait.
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post #9 of 23
10/28/09 at 3:02pm
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Originally Posted by mfadam View Post
Is there any rule of thumb about ankle width and whether you should cuff or not? .

Not that I know of. I've seen some comments about cuffs looking unusual on slim trousers, but in my opinion that is bunk.
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post #10 of 23
10/28/09 at 3:05pm
A gentleman cuffs.
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post #11 of 23
10/28/09 at 3:33pm
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Originally Posted by voxsartoria View Post
What elegant and discreet cuffs! Interesting stone work, too.
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post #12 of 23
10/28/09 at 3:49pm
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Originally Posted by chorse123 View Post
Not that I know of. I've seen some comments about cuffs looking unusual on slim trousers, but in my opinion that is bunk.

+1

I've come over to the Cuff Side.....I'd prefer 2" cuffs on everything, but there's usually not enough material in the unfinished hem to make 2". It's the only downside of being 6'2" I guess.
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post #13 of 23
10/28/09 at 5:07pm
I just started cuffing every pant I have. 2" cuff also
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post #14 of 23
10/28/09 at 5:10pm
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Originally Posted by RSS View Post
What elegant and discreet cuffs! Interesting stone work, too.

Thank you. The stonework was laid in 1703 or 1704 by workers employed by John Mallet.

It was put up before the Internet.


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post #15 of 23
10/28/09 at 5:27pm
Roughly half of my pant collection is cuffed, generally with a 1.75" to 2" cuff. I cuff something that I think looks good being cuffed, some items are more casual and some very dressy. I just like having the options between cuffed and plain.
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