Lengthening the rise on suit pants??

[Recoil]

I took a chance on a three-piece suit and the low-rise pants aren't conducive to a proper fit with the vest. Needless to say, low-rise results in a lower positing of the belt, unfortunately this results in the the belt poking through, and even more so when the bottom button is left undone.

My question is: can you lengthen the rise on the pants by about 2" without any adverse affects on the pants overall? It seems possible having looked at the construction of the pant, simply open up the pant and sew it together at a lower point. The only implication I see is the zipper no longer sits at the bottom of the rise.

Does anyone have any experience with this type of alteration??

 

[Shikar]

I have had it done with excellent results. It all depends on how much extra cloth is in the seam that the tailor has to work with.......2" is a lot though....

Regards.

 

[Recoil]

Thanks, maybe 2" is asking too much, I just don't want the belt sticking out. I'll take it to a tailor as opposed to an alterations place since it seems a little more intricate.

 

[AB01]

If you had an awesome belt, this wouldn't be a problem and you wouldn't have to hide it. If you are hiding your belt for a streamlined look, try a buckle-less belt. Leather all the way around.

I'm giving you these options before you go about possibly messing up your pants.

 

[Despos]

The most you can lengthen the rise will be about 3/4" by letting out the crotch and deepening it at the same time. You could also make the vest longer by cutting a new back and lengthening from the top. The lining will not match the existing lining. Don't wear a belt under a vest. You will also need a tailor who knows how to execute these adjustments.

 

[Recoil]

I'm happy to say that I was able to have the rise increased by about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch by taking the pants to a local alterations place. They took extra fabric from the trousers and sewed it into the crotch area in the shape of a diamond. This allowed me to wear the pants slightly higher, and just enough so a belt doesn't show under the vest. I overestimated how much it would need to move up, this little bit was all I needed.

 

[luftvier]

Originally Posted by AB01

If you had an awesome belt, this wouldn't be a problem and you wouldn't have to hide it. If you are hiding your belt for a streamlined look, try a buckle-less belt. Leather all the way around.

I'm giving you these options before you go about possibly messing up your pants.