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Taking in Trousers

Rugger

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Searched, and got a few varying answers so I'm confused. What's the max a set of trousers can be taken in without having to do a total re-cut?

I am a 44R but wear 34 pants, would it be unreasonable to expect a tailor to be able to drop 5 inches from a set of trousers? Some threads here say 2" max, others say don't worry about going from 39-34.

thoughts?
 

F. Corbera

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Originally Posted by DocHolliday
Not if you don't mind having one pocket right in the center of your bum.

I was going to say that but felt that it was too snarky. Plus, I've used that joke before.
 

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So what would the limit be? What about 39-35 or 39-36?
 

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How about: If you turn your trousers around you can pretend you're doraemon? :p
doraemon_cartoon.jpg
I think another problem is that even if you do manage to go from 39 down to 34, your pants will be as baggy as MC Hammer pants. Then you have to trim that down as well. Might as well buy suit separates if its offered.
 

F. Corbera

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Originally Posted by DocHolliday
You've become the model of restraint.

Originally Posted by Rugger
So what would the limit be? What about 39-35 or 39-36?

Go no further than 5% of the waist size.
 

F. Corbera

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Originally Posted by DocHolliday
How long can you hold out?

I, on the other hand, have posted a lot of nonsense today.


There's a fine line between nonsense and nuance, intelligence and stupidity.
 

DocHolliday

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Originally Posted by F. Corbera
There's a fine line between nonsense and nuance, intelligence and stupidity.

I've never been good at recognizing fine lines. I blame my colorblindness.

Tonight I am suffering the sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament.

I notice you did not address my question.
 

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