I had my pants hemmed too short, how much did I need to let out? (pics)

[Liquidus]

I had my pants hemmed to have the "sf-approved" light break without showing socks while standing. Problem is that I judged the length based on when the pants were perfectly straight. I realized that when I actually walk around, the pants either stick to my leg a bit or become crooked. Then when I stand, there will be too much sock showing. This is when the pants fall pretty straight down my leg

This happens when the pants stick to my leg a bit and pull back

The leg opening is 8". How much did I need to let out on the pants? Thanks.

 

[joneog]

If they touch your shoes when standing straight they aren't too short. It's natural for some sock to show when moving/sitting.

 

[NAMOR]

Originally Posted by joneog

If they touch your shoes when standing straight they aren't too short. It's natural for some sock to show when moving/sitting.
my pants have just the slightest break. When standing, they just touch my shoes

 

[Liquidus]

The problem is that after walking, the pants will "stick" to my leg or get a little crooked. Then, even when I stand (like in the 2nd pic), they will show too much sock.

 

[viator]

The SF approved break is one of those things I can't get behind.

 

[acecow]

Depending on your weight and ankle bone width 8" is either a generous, moderate or slim opening. Seems that in your case 8" is rather roomy without being too wide. You need more break with wide trousers because they flap around more than skinny pants. Also, I believe your pants are simply hemmed to different lengths, which is the mistake of the tailor and he or she must re-do them. Another thing to consider is to ask for a slanted hem, more material in the back and less in the front. Here's an 8"(about as wide as I ever go) hemmed just about right:

 

[entrero]

Originally Posted by NAMOR

my pants have just the slightest break. When standing, they just touch my shoes

this

 

[NAMOR]

"SF hem" or whatever isnt just about the inseam length. Its also about the leg opening. If the leg opening is too big, the pant will sway and you get what the OP is describing. I am 6'2" and my ideal setup includes a slight break with a 8.5-9 inch leg opening. Otherwise you are better off sticking with a full break. That way you avoid the annoying floating leg opening

 

[Liquidus]

I do have pretty small legs/ankles. The circumference of my leg just above the ankle bone is 8" if that means anything. So should I have the leg opening tapered to 7" and then adjust the break accordingly?

 

[NAMOR]

Originally Posted by entrero

this

This is money. Add a 1.75 inch cuff and I am set

 

[acecow]

Originally Posted by Liquidus

I do have pretty small legs/ankles. So even an 8" opening is wide for me?
It depends on what you like, but for me 8" is as wide as I can go without compromising the aesthetics of the rest of my clothes.

 

[landshark]

I have some trousers that do the same thing, and from what I can tell it's because they are too tight around the calves. My trousers have a proper inseam, but if I sit down I'll have to bend over to re set the hem. It could help to let out the inseam to be hemmed at a slanted angle.

 

[Liquidus]

Originally Posted by acecow

It depends on what you like, but for me 8" is as wide as I can go without compromising the aesthetics of the rest of my clothes.

What is the leg opening you typically have for dress pants and what is your waist size?

 

[acecow]

From 7.5 to 8" is very typical for me. My waist is 31. I just like slim-fitting clothes all around.

 

[trt2000]

depends on shoe size, my 13 isnt same as someone else's 8.5.