Question About Rise - How Adjustable?

Storm33 · Mar 8, 2011

Sorry if this is a dumb question...how adjustable is the rise on pants? If I usually wear pants with a rise of 10.5" and a pair of pants in my waist size has a rise of 14", is that something my tailor should be able to work with?

I suppose I should ask my tailor but thought I would check with the experts here!

Thanks!

jrd617 · Mar 8, 2011

Unadjustable

jefferyd · Mar 8, 2011

14"? Really?

Normally the back pockets get in the way of shortening the rise too much but in this case your tailor will probably be able to cut them right out. If there are any.

Storm33 · Mar 8, 2011

Originally Posted by jefferyd

14"? Really?

I know...first time I've seen pants anywhere near my size with a rise of 14". 10"-12.5" seems to be the normal range unless I'm shopping for waders!

Faded501s · Mar 8, 2011

My tailor said she could do it but that the pants needed to be "re-cut" which basically means they needed to be completely de-constructed and put back together. While certainly cost-prohibitive it might be worth it if the pants are part of a suit.

Storm33 · Mar 8, 2011

They are part of a suit...so I may try to get an estimate on the work. If the deal on the suit is good enough it may be worthwhile. Thanks!

Matt S · Mar 8, 2011

What brand is this suit? Long rise trousers are so hard to find these days.

Storm33 · Mar 8, 2011

Originally Posted by Matt S

What brand is this suit? Long rise trousers are so hard to find these days.

RLBL. It's the first suit in this thread by Sartorialism

Please do me a favor and buy it before my wallet takes another hit.

Matt S · Mar 8, 2011

Originally Posted by Storm33

RLBL. It's the first suit in this thread by Sartorialism

Please do me a favor and buy it before my wallet takes another hit.

I didn't know there were black label suits that had such trousers. But I can understand the 14" rise because it's a 3-piece suit. Ralph knows better than to design a 3-piece suit with low-rise trousers. It just doesn't work unless the waistcoat is ridiculously long, and then that looks really bad.

Storm33 · Mar 8, 2011

Ahhhh . . . good point. I haven't worn a 3-piece since I was a kid, so I don't know how I look in one. I suppose it would look a bit "off" if I eschew the vest. I guess I have to decide if I can look good in a 3-piece. I wonder how the waist would fit since it rides higher...I was thinking I would have to have the pants taken in but maybe not.

Hmmm....lot to think about.

Harold falcon · Mar 8, 2011

Rise can often be shortened, but is difficult to impossible to lengthen.

Matt S · Mar 8, 2011

Originally Posted by Storm33

Ahhhh . . . good point. I haven't worn a 3-piece since I was a kid, so I don't know how I look in one. I suppose it would look a bit "off" if I eschew the vest. I guess I have to decide if I can look good in a 3-piece. I wonder how the waist would fit since it rides higher...I was thinking I would have to have the pants taken in but maybe not.

Hmmm....lot to think about.

Everyone looks good in a 3-piece suit. As for altering the trousers, unless you are overweight your waist will be smaller than your hips, where I take it you are used to wearing your trousers. But since you are considering a RLBL suit, you must have somewhat of a waist.

taxgenius · Mar 8, 2011

Originally Posted by Faded501s

My tailor said she could do it but that the pants needed to be "re-cut" which basically means they needed to be completely de-constructed and put back together. While certainly cost-prohibitive it might be worth it if the pants are part of a suit.

I had that done recently. I paid $60 or so.

Storm33 · Mar 8, 2011

Originally Posted by Matt S

Everyone looks good in a 3-piece suit. As for altering the trousers, unless you are overweight your waist will be smaller than your hips, where I take it you are used to wearing your trousers. But since you are considering a RLBL suit, you must have somewhat of a waist.

I didn't know...are they "waist-ey"?

I do have a waist at present...but not 40" (thankfully).

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