Pants Tailor Help


       BUTTONS

COROZO

Our suits come standard with natural corozo nut buttons. They are made from a South American nut, which gives them a natural character. Typically matching buttons are used on formal suits. However, contrasting buttons can be a nice (and bespoke style) detail on suits, e.g., brown buttons on a blue suit can look great, especially worn with brown shoes.

HORN

The premium option is horn, which is the traditional bespoke button of choice. Horn buttons all look distinctly different, adding further character to your garment.

BONE

Bone buttons are more casual looking and make for a slightly more fashionable business suit button.

SHELL

Shell buttons are made from Troca mother-of-pearl and have a distinct shine. This is also a premium – and expensive-looking – option, but also one that stands out and consequently gives a more special appearance.







































































       FRONT POCKETS

 


*  If in doubt, go for standard pockets


STANDARD

Standard pockets are cut at a slight angle.

SEAM POCKET

Seam pockets follow the side seam. They are more difficult to access and are typically reserved for tuxedos.

NONE

No pockets is a very unusual option.







































































       BACK POCKETS

 

Back pockets are a personal preference. Even if you don’t use back pockets, at least one is advisable to avoid the back of your pants looking feminine.


*  If in doubt, go for left and right


RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT AND LEFT

NONE






































































       POCKET BUTTON

 


*  If in doubt, go with buttons


WITH BUTTON

WITHOUT BUTTON







































































       PLEATS

 

Pleats create a more voluminous trouser through bunching bits of fabric with one or two seams on either leg just below the waist. Pleats are not considered contemporary fashion.

No pleats should be the go to option, as it creates a nice sleek look. Also known as ‘flat front’ (the pants are still pressed with a crease).


*  If in doubt, go without pleats






WITHOUT PLEAT

SINGLE PLEAT

DOUBLE PLEAT







































































       CUFFS

 

Cuffs, or turn-ups, are a classic feature, which give extra detail to your pants, at the cost of making them less ‘clean’. With little practical function, this is a choice only for those who like the look. 



*  If in doubt, go without cuffs






WITHOUT

WITH







































































       BELT LOOPS

 


*  If in doubt, go with belt loops



 


WITH

If you normally wear a belt, you need belt loops. This doesn’t mean that you necessarily have to wear a belt, but you have the option.

WITHOUT

No belt loops is rather unusual, only appropriate for clothes you would never use belt with, such as tuxedos.

SIDE FASTENER

Side-fasteners are a classic detail, which allows you to pull the tab to decrease the waist size a little bit. It’s not as secure as a belt, however, so it functions more as a visual detail, evoking vintage style.







































































       FRONT CLOSURE

 


*  If in doubt, go for clip and button



 


CLIP AND BUTTON

By far the most common choice is clip and button, which has a button on the outside, a clip inside and an additional button inside, to keep your pants securely closed.

CLIP ONLY

If going for a more formal look where a button is not appropriate, go for clip only. Recommended for tuxedos.

 

BUTTON ONLY

Button only makes a waistband that does not overlap at the closure, which is a more casual style appropriate for cotton chinos, for example.

 







































































Body Shape

Body shape is a generalisation of your body type. It gives us an idea of how to interpret your measurements.

 

Shoulders

Average shoulders have a slope that is not overly pronounced.

Sloped shoulders have a very prominent slope, if it is not that noticeable please select average.

Square shoulders are horizontal. If there is a little bit of slope please select average.

 

Stomach

Flat means your stomach does not protrude past your chest if you look down.

Average means you can look down and see a little bit of stomach past your chest.

Extended means your stomach protrudes noticeably past your chest.

 

Back

Straight back means there is very little or no curve from your shoulders to your lower back.

Average means that there is a curve from your shoulders to your lower back.

Curved means there is a large curve from your shoulders to your lower back.

 

Measurements

Body Measurement is our guide that will help you take your measurements. It is easier to have a friend help and you will need a tape measure.

Garment Measurement is our guide that will help you measure a shirt that fits you very well. It is our recommended method and you will need a tape measure.

Standard size just means that we will use standard US sizes to make your shirt whilst taking your body type into consideration.

Fit

Slim fit is a modern look. Fits the body quite closely with tighter sleeves.

Standard fit is a classic look. Fits the body without appearing tight or restricting.

Loose fit can appear casual but affords maximum comfort and movement.