Width of pant leg

[Bawow]

Gentlemen:

I am planning to have a few pairs of flat front pants made. I am 5' 6" tall.

I was wondering what the width of the pants at the bottom should be?
I am planning to have 2" cuffs.

Thanks for your help.

 

[jsherman02]

18"

 

[tiecollector]

I usually get my pants an 8" cuff in diameter. Some of my pants go to 7.5" and one or two to 9" flair.

I think 8" would probably be pretty good for you at the bottom if you want a slimmer fit.

 

[a tailor]

take a string, pass it behind the heel of your shoe. bring it together in front so that it covers the shoe laces. measure the length of the string. thats the circumference of the trouser bottom.

 

[Bird's One View]

I like 18" to 20" ... but I don't wear cuffs. I also do not like any taper below the knee.

If I may lapse into pedantry, the measurement tiecollector mentions is most likely the half-circumference or flat measure of the leg opening, not its diameter.

 

[adamsnez]

i have mine @ 8"
5'11 - 145 pounds - "slim fit flat fronts"

 

[GuidoWongolini]

Originally Posted by Bawow

Gentlemen:

I am planning to have a few pairs of flat front pants made. I am 5' 6" tall.

I was wondering what the width of the pants at the bottom should be?
I am planning to have 2" cuffs.

Thanks for your help.

IMO - 2" cuffs are too much for someone of your stature.

FYI - I'm 5'7" & I have proportional issues trying to carry of cuffs, I'd be interested in see you pics when you are wearing them.

 

[Golf_Nerd]

Originally Posted by Bawow

Gentlemen:

I am planning to have a few pairs of flat front pants made. I am 5' 6" tall.

I was wondering what the width of the pants at the bottom should be?
I am planning to have 2" cuffs.

Thanks for your help.



It depends?!

E.G.:

- How big are the lapels?
- How big is the belt?
- How big are your feet?

 

[ned kelly]

I'am 5'6'and have no cuffs and the width of my trousers is 8 and 1/2 ".

 

[Tomasso]

 

[cs1]

Originally Posted by Phat Guido

IMO - 2" cuffs are too much for someone of your stature.

FYI - I'm 5'7" & I have proportional issues trying to carry of cuffs, I'd be interested in see you pics when you are wearing them.

I agree. At 5'6" your cuff is almost the same as your inseam. Maybe at 6'5" a 2" cuff would look good. I would suggest a 1.5" cuff max. Good luck

Tim