tuxedo pants - how should they fit?

[makewayhomer]

In terms of slimness + break. I bought a tux otr and will be taking it to the tailor but want to give him instructions on what to do. Should they fit looser than standard incotex office flannels? Go with standard or sf esque little break?

 

[Roger Everett]

There are generally 2 ways for fit of tux pants. Mine are fitted snug enough to be not in need of any suporting accessories, although they do have the supender buttons. Some prefer looser and use supenders.
Although I prefer a slight break on most pants, on my tux pants, I go with a little more length and break. Do what you prefer, just no cuffs ( cufffless only on tux pants ).

 

[makewayhomer]

Thanks

 

[TimelesStyle]

If you plan to wear velvet slippers or opera pumps then no break, otherwise they'll cover too much of the shoe and drag on the floor.

 

[makewayhomer]

any other thoughts?

 

[TheEdwardian]

I wear mine exactly as I wear my suit trousers - high waist, braces, minimal break. Cuffs are always wrong on formal trousers, whatever your normal preference.

Obviously precise tightness/looseness is a balance of your own prefered style, and what looks right with the fit of the coat. It's it's very clean and has lots of waist supression, the trousers probably shouldn't fit like oxford bags. A more casual drapey coat probably wouldn't benefit from thigh hugging trousers.

As an aside, I have a vintage pair of trousers for white tie, and they are cut rib-grazingly high (needed for the waistcoat), but also quite loose through the seat and legs with a strong taper. They look odd compared to modern (and take that with a pinch of salt, I still wear double pleated high waist jobs with a suit), but it doesn't reallyshow with the coat on. Perhaps the looseness is meant to aid dancing?