WAYWRN: Classic Menswear, Casual Style

[Clouseau]

I'm curious about your thoughts on proportions.

When I wear wide, high rise trousers with tailoring or chinos the proportions seem to be OK - at least, I've never received any feedback. Is it only with wide, high rise jeans?

Thanks.

Just my two cents of course. I am also very tall (198cm).
Well I noticed that with your high rise Chinos or jeans it gives the impression that you have very long legs and a small torso. I think the balance leg-torso would be much better with mid-rise trousers (I don’t say low rise it is forbidden here ). Now I also find the too wide legs are not very flattering and that it accentuates the fact that we mainly notice your legs. I noticed that your best fits so far were with more fitted and less high trousers/Chino/jeans. Now I also understand your idea of a 1940s look, so it is just my humble opinion.

 

[ppk]

Just my two cents of course. I am also very tall (198cm).
Well I noticed that with your high rise Chinos or jeans it gives the impression that you have very long legs and a small torso. I think the balance leg-torso would be much better with mid-rise trousers (I don’t say low rise it is forbidden here ). Now I also find the too wide legs are not very flattering and that it accentuates the fact that we mainly notice your legs. I noticed that your best fits so far were with more fitted and less high trousers/Chino/jeans. Now I also understand your idea of a 1940s look, so it is just my humble opinion.

Thank you. This is very helpful. It's all about balance and not over-emphasizing anything - in this case the legs.

 

[Rbpp]

Just my two cents of course. I am also very tall (198cm).
Well I noticed that with your high rise Chinos or jeans it gives the impression that you have very long legs and a small torso. I think the balance leg-torso would be much better with mid-rise trousers (I don’t say low rise it is forbidden here ). Now I also find the too wide legs are not very flattering and that it accentuates the fact that we mainly notice your legs. I noticed that your best fits so far were with more fitted and less high trousers/Chino/jeans. Now I also understand your idea of a 1940s look, so it is just my humble opinion.

I think that what you mention is also emphasized by the fact that ppk's pictures are taken from a relatively low angle, so the legs appear longer and bigger.

 

[Encore]

I really need to iron my clothes lol.
But I do like the texture of this tshirt

 

[DapperPhilly]

I've gone a bit crazy buying linen camp color shirts this summer. One more Baird McNutt along with new Mezlan deer skin derby's that are by far the softest most comfortable dress shoes I've ever put on my feet and I love the texture with the split toe design.

 

[Serad]

 

[TheIronDandy]

Thank you. This is very helpful. It's all about balance and not over-emphasizing anything - in this case the legs.

I think it becomes a balance issue mostly with cotton fabrics, since cotton doesn't drape in the same way as wool does.

 

[ppk]

I think that what you mention is also emphasized by the fact that ppk's pictures are taken from a relatively low angle, so the legs appear longer and bigger.

I use an iPhone and a tripod and the phone is at about chest height. I'll try it a bit higher.

 

[DapperPhilly]

Another Baird McNutt linen shirt but at least it doesn't have a camp collar!

S&M Linen/Wool suit.

 

[RajunCajun]

 

[ppk]

As promised the phone is now higher (at face level). I'm not sure it really makes a difference, but I'd appreciate feedback.

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[Clouseau]

As promised the phone is now higher (at face level). I'm not sure it really makes a difference, but I'd appreciate feedback.
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Looks better, seems you pulled down the chino a bit, proportions are better. BUT those trous are definitely too wide. Not flattering.

 

[Iskander]

I think the issue is that those are workwear-style chinos which don't look right combined with a sportcoat and loafers.

 

[philosophe]

I agree that the problem is mixing high and low. Workwear chinos + a linen shirt + a thick cotton sweater or jean jacket or chore jacket would probably be a better combination. In cool weather, leather would be good.

 

[ppk]

Looks better, seems you pulled down the chino a bit, proportions are better. BUT those trous are definitely too wide. Not flattering.

I love those trousers. They are Buzz Rickson Military Chinos. I probably won't wear them with a sport coat, but I'll find ways to wear them with more casual fits.

I think the issue is that those are workwear-style chinos which don't look right combined with a sportcoat and loafers.

Thanks @Iskander. That's good feedback.