No rear pockets on bespoke pants: thoughts?

[kolecho]

I believe pockets can be added later should they be left out initially. In that case, leave them out if in doubt. It is a cleaner look, especially when trousers are worn without belt or with braces. I never use my suit back pockets. Makes me wonder why I have them to mess around with in the first place.

 

[mr monty]

You don't need pockets. Also consider leaving off the belts loops?

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by mr monty

You don't need pockets. Also consider leaving off the belts loops?

Considering, but I like wearing a belt.

 

[aportnoy]

No back pockets or belt loops for me on trousers for my bespoke suits. I would put both on bespoke odd trousers, though.

 

[tiecollector]

Originally Posted by edmorel

I have to agree with you guys plus I use my pockets in the back. Am I the only human being who still puts his wallet in his back pocket

Yes, it is bad for your back.

I use my pack pockets but only if my front ones are full or I need to put something large in my pocket while I'm standing.

No back pockets looks quite feminine. You at least need some non-functional slits in back.

I keep picturing emaciated girls wearing zipper bottom jeans with no back pockets and I just spittled.

 

[TCN]

Anybody have a pair of slim-fitting, light colored, pocketless trousers with a nice high Hollywood waist? I'd love to see those hiked up with braces . . . well not really. ;-)

 

[Connemara]

Originally Posted by edmorel

I have to agree with you guys plus I use my pockets in the back. Am I the only human being who still puts his wallet in his back pocket

Considering the frequency with which you play (front) pocket pool, I guess the back pocket is the only choice.

 

[LabelKing]

I like back pockets as I sometimes put my hands in there when standing like this:

 

[edmorel]

I actually stand like that sometimes also.

 

[Toiletduck]

I once had 3 pairs made without pockets, but after a while, I found them kinda weird. I sitll wear them but it sometimes make me self concious of my butt - even more than usual because I rarely wear my jackets in the hot summer of HK. Would have gone back and gotten them with both pockets if I had the chance.

 

[countdemoney]

I'm with a few of the other posters:

If it's for a suit - no back pockets.

Odd trousers - back pockets.

Also, I love sidetabs.


In the end, it's bespoke and you're the one that needs to be happy. You could always get a second pair of trousers for your suit and go wild with them - no back pockets, side tabs, or perhaps tunnel loops if you truly love your belts, etc.

Whatever your choice, wear it in happiness.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Notch-lapel, single-button, side vent, and shirt shoulders. The cloth is charcoal with a very fine herringbone pattern, creating subtle 1/2 cm shadow stripes. I *think* it's Harrisons, but I never really know who makes the cloths I pick.

That sounds nice, M.

Oh, I get back pockets, except on dinner suit trousers.

Can I convince you to try skipping the belt loops in favor of side tabs? This suit is a good place to give them a try.

- B

 

[kitonbrioni]

Always no pockets when one has the choice.

 

[nioh]

I'm with Will on this one, if you're not using them today, leave them off. I think it's more appropriate especially since it's for a suit. The reason being as you already pointed out, they're unnecessary unless you got the bad habit of putting stuff there.

Regarding the side tabs, I like having a variety. My last three pairs of odds were made with, my next will be without. For suits I tend to prefer side tabs though.

 

[The False Prophet]

I would imagine that trousers with no pockets would wear more quickly in the seat. I would further imagine that having them lined at the back instead would feel weird. Hence, I support pockets, even if not to be used...(make them with no buttons if you must?)