Length is what separates trousers that look tailored from trousers that look borrowed. The good news is that it is simple to get right once you know what each cut is supposed to do.
Measure what you already own
Take the trousers you reach for most, lay them flat and measure from the crotch seam to the hem. That number is your inseam. Most of our customers land between 27 and 29 inches. Every pair we make lists its inseam, so you can compare before you order.
Take the trousers you reach for most, lay them flat and measure from the crotch seam to the hem.
Wide legs
Wide legs should skim the floor in the shoes you wear most. Half an inch of clearance keeps the hem clean. If you alternate between flats and heels, cut for the flats and accept a little extra break with heels.
Straight legs
Straight legs look sharpest when they graze the top of your foot with no break at all. One soft fold is fine, two means they are long.
Cropped and ankle
Cropped styles work when they stop just above the ankle bone. Stopping at the widest part of the calf is the one length to avoid, it shortens the leg and makes the trouser look accidental.
When to hem
Hemming is quick and cheap and almost always worth it. Take the trousers to the tailor with the shoes you will wear, stand straight, and ask them to pin rather than guess.
