Leather Trousers

Buying leather trousers has never been easier as stores and online shops offer different styles and sell them at reasonable prices. But the sheer number of choices can make buying difficult. Here are a few suggestions that can help.

Get Your Measurements

Two measurements are needed; the waist and inseam. To get the waist measurement, put the tape measure at the area where the trousers will rest. This spot is usually under the navel. Others prefer just over the hips.

The inseam is the measurement between the instep of the foot and the trousers’ crotch. This measurement should be taken by a tailor or at the store.

Now that you have the measurements, you can choose from the various styles. Sizes are usually small, medium large and extra large.

Flat-Front Trousers

These are the most widely used today. If you wear the proper size, it can make you look slim. They are available in many fabrics such cotton and wool (if you don’t like leather). These trousers look best with soft sweaters or button down shirts.

Khakis

These are not as formal as the dress, but they are more suited for work than jeans. If you want a causal look, wear it with a shirt and loafers. A sport shirt will also complement it very well. This can also be worn during the weekend, provided the weather isn’t too hot.

Pleated Dress Trousers

These are not so popular but they can look great on heavy individuals. To make the pleated dress trousers look more appealing, choose one with a single pleat. They can be worn with the blazers, black loafers and nice jumpers.

Cargo Trousers

These have been trendy since the 90s. Just make sure the trousers are of the right size or it will be very unsightly. These usually have plenty of pockets, but do not fill them up unnecessarily.

Other Styles

No-trainers trousers are best worn with loafers or other footwear in brown shades. The parachute trousers are suitable for use on travel. The zip-off trousers are best for informal wear. When wearing leather trousers, remember you can mix and match the styles easily.

You can don a sporty look (put on a white T shirt). You can also get that intellectual look (wear a corduroy blazer) or be more preppy (button-down shirt). A crewneck sweater is always a good match with leather.

Some Tips

The break is the point the trousers make a crease by hitting the shoe front. Make sure your trousers break just once. Do not allow the socks to be seen upright. Make sure the socks match the trouser color.

Leather is durable, but it needs cleaning too. Follow the instructions on how to wash and clean it. Do not allow any harsh chemicals to make contact with the leather. It may cause discoloration that will be difficult to remove.

Leather trousers are very attractive but wearing them correctly can be difficult. But you can make it look all right if you know the styles currently available.

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