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Cutting trousers for bow-leg

TweedyProf

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Dear Tailors:

I think it is clear from the picture that I have a noticeable bow leg. I'm curious how a trouser can be cut for this, while still being slim. I can see that a fuller cut might hide the curve but being youngish, can't really stand a fuller cut. The jacket below has been critiqued on this thread so ignore that.

On my left leg, you can clearly see,that the crease does not create a straight line. I have no idea how you can cut trousers to hide this better. Would you cut the thigh area a little trimmer, the knee a little fuller, but taper to the cuff (which is about 8.25 inches). Would this give more of a straight line on the inside of the leg? Nothing, I think, can be done on the outside.

Thoughts?
 

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