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To cuff or not to cuff. That is the question.

Parker

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I would usually have all my suit trousers cuffed, but I just picked up a very slim tan cotton suit and I'm thinking of not cuffing. And although the cut is super slim, the fabric is quite heavy. It's a cotton/wool blend and feels like a soft, but sturdy twill. Cuffs seem like they'd be very bulky on the end of these narrow legs. What you all think?
 

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If it was a regular trim cut cotton I would suggest no cuff. But with the heavy fabric, go ahead and add them and see how you like them. The good thing is you can always remove them later, right? I don't think there is anyway of knowing for sure without "giving it a go".
 

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if you do plain bottoms, save the cutoffs. they could be sewn back on.
 

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Thanks, fellas. I decided to cuff after all.
 

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