Windowpane suit, flat front pants... cuffs or no cuffs?

[tim_horton]

I'm looking at a charcoal suit with a white windowpane pattern, classic appearance. The trousers are flat front. I know "Da Rules" say that means no cuff. But I was under the impression that windowpanes and pinstripes call for cuffs. Am I wrong? If not, what should I do, cuffs or no cuffs? Or is it simply preference?

 

[simpjr]

I have had many suits over years, and regardless of type, I've always had no cuffs with flat front pants.

 

[Slickman]

Originally Posted by tim_horton

I'm looking at a charcoal suit with a white windowpane pattern, classic appearance. The trousers are flat front. I know "Da Rules" say that means no cuff. But I was under the impression that windowpanes and pinstripes call for cuffs. Am I wrong? If not, what should I do, cuffs or no cuffs? Or is it simply preference?

I would go for a cuff, 2 - 2.5" for a nice balance with the busy fabric, see what size cuffs fits in with the balance of the suit.

 

[JeffsWood]

These days you can do what you like, not sure there is any rule. I have no cuffs on most of my suits, but really like them with glen check. I also find a cuff looks better with wingtip shoes.

I think 3/11 suits I have have cuffs and 1/8 odd trousers - so i am not stuck on cuffs, but do like to change it up a bit once and a while.

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Originally Posted by tim_horton

But I was under the impression that windowpanes and pinstripes call for cuffs.

I've never heard this rule. You can cuff them if you want though, entirely up to you.

 

[83glt]

Pin up cuffs to see if you prefer them. Compare to no cuffs and decide what works best for you.

 

[ter1413]

Cuff

 

[dragon8]

I think one should cuff all suits trousers.

 

[edmorel]

You can always take cuffs off but you can't put cuffs on once hemmed without, unless the guy leaves you at least 4 inches of extra fabric tucked inside.

 

[jasonmarshalljazz]

2 inch cuffs on everything. seriously.

 

[F. Corbera]

You could compromise by getting one inch cuffs and enjoy being pilloried by both camps.

 

[George]

Cuff one leg only.

 

[GBR]

Whatever YOU prefer. There is no rule about this or indeed most other things sartorial.

 

[bleachboy]

Originally Posted by edmorel

You can always take cuffs off but you can't put cuffs on once hemmed without, unless the guy leaves you at least 4 inches of extra fabric tucked inside.

+1

 

[F. Corbera]

I feel that we could help you more if we knew whether or not you carried a Derringer.

Report back and then we can make a definitive finding.

Also, not to be a pedant, but all pants bottoms are cuffed. Some are cuffed on the outside.

Others? Inside.