The rule would say that simple hems would be preferred for town and turnups would be reserved for countryside outfits. In fact, what used to be a rule is now only a matter of preference and some, for example, manage to magnify the cuffs or tunr-ups on a three-piece suit at the office. However what we would call more logic than a rule of garment would be to opt for simple hems and nothing else for true formal outfits (black tie, morning coat and white tie).
The trousers with turnups, a matter of style?
Some have never asked themselves the question or would not dare, simply because they would not assume any aesthetic detail. However, more than a matter of style, cuffs are also very useful for the overall fit of the trousers. We are talking here about the balance of how the leg falls. Turn-ups or cuffs give more weight because of the extra quantity of fabric at the bottom of the leg. When you want regular fitted trousers with a straight line, finishing them with cuffs also helps to keep the opening nicely wide and maintain the front pleats of the trousers.
What about rolling up the trousers to manually make a turn-up?
The answer is yes. Especially on casual pants! …Imagine linen pants, with a generous cut. We advise you to fold them neatly once or twice depending on how tall you are so that the trousers do not break and touch lightly the top of the ankle. This kind of very cool outfit goes hand in hand with wearing penny loafers without socks, minimalist sneakers or any other summer shoe. Attention! Do by no means roll up your cuffs above the top of the calf.
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Should you make your trousers with turnup or regular hem?
Trousers with turnups vs no cuff
The rule would say that simple hems would be preferred for town and turnups would be reserved for countryside outfits. In fact, what used to be a rule is now only a matter of preference and some, for example, manage to magnify the cuffs or tunr-ups on a three-piece suit at the office. However what we would call more logic than a rule of garment would be to opt for simple hems and nothing else for true formal outfits (black tie, morning coat and white tie).
The trousers with turnups, a matter of style?
Some have never asked themselves the question or would not dare, simply because they would not assume any aesthetic detail. However, more than a matter of style, cuffs are also very useful for the overall fit of the trousers. We are talking here about the balance of how the leg falls. Turn-ups or cuffs give more weight because of the extra quantity of fabric at the bottom of the leg. When you want regular fitted trousers with a straight line, finishing them with cuffs also helps to keep the opening nicely wide and maintain the front pleats of the trousers.
What about rolling up the trousers to manually make a turn-up?
The answer is yes. Especially on casual pants! …Imagine linen pants, with a generous cut. We advise you to fold them neatly once or twice depending on how tall you are so that the trousers do not break and touch lightly the top of the ankle. This kind of very cool outfit goes hand in hand with wearing penny loafers without socks, minimalist sneakers or any other summer shoe. Attention! Do by no means roll up your cuffs above the top of the calf.