7 Pants (Trousers) Mistakes That Menswear Experts Avoid

[@montanamountainmen6104]

Big problem I have today are "low waisted" pants. I miss the high waisted pants I grew up with and wore for decades. I'm 52 not 17 and low waisted pants that most stores carry today do to fashion trends is not flattering at all to middle aged men or men who don't want to be dressed as a teen ager.....

[@micahbush5397]

I'm 26, and I hate low-waisted pants. Like modern fashions in general, they are built to suit one particular body type which most people don't have.

[@calebgasca]

There are still companies where you can get pants with a traditional mid-highwaist! Mister freedom, Darcy clothing, monsivais co, Nigel Cabourn, and even the dickies 874 pants all have a more traditional rise in many of their pants

[@specialforces101]

@@calebgasca Darcy clothing is okay but to get a proper high waist you need to go made to measure.

[@calebgasca]

@@specialforces101 for more formal pants besides vintage that may be one of the only options. Unfortunate there seem to be more casual high waist options. Thomas farthing does great collections with true formal highwaist pants though.

[@montanamountainmen6104]

@@micahbush5397 Agreed.

[@LatimusChadimus]

Fortunately i tailor my own clothing, and your channel has taught me the rights&wrongs, and the dos&don'ts.

[@treystoddard5382]

You guys are the greatest, thank you for everything you put together. This has helped me throughout my life. I'm still a teenager now, but I'm the gentleman of my family.

[@WDCallahan]

Cesar Romero's Joker IS one of my style icons! I would love to have a good excuse to dress up like that.

[@danbee415]

should've mentioned cuff width. Since thats also important when talking about trouser length. You can get away with a longer inseam if you trousers are wide. If theyre skin tight you have less wriggle room and need to be precise on trouser length. And even for my own preference, even if the trouser sits correctly onto the shoe, it may look too short when walking about. Another point too is choosing the correct rise trousers. Wearing low rise trousers with a sport jacket looks wrong and I have fell for this mistake in the past, even though it was chinos. If youre like me, my legs are on the shorter end. Im 5'9.5 tall (i know specific lol) and my perfect inseam length for a no break look is 28 everytime. I benefit from high rise pants to make my legs look longer. rather then short and stubby

[@adamkun5524]

Thank you for the D&D reference! It was appreciated.

[@frankmartinez4856]

Alway have my pants 👖 tailored! You’re right, not to expensive! Thanks for putting out great materials!!!

[@sholemepstein]

I am very conscious of the hang of my clothes, thus I keep what I put in my pockets to a minimum. For pants, right front pocket gets a handkerchief and loose change (usually under a dollar) front left is for my key chain with three keys. That's it for pants. I always wear a suit so the left inside pocket gets my cell phone and the right inside pocket is for my wallet. My wallet is a coat wallet, the pro is no bulge, the con hard to find. With the exception of my pocket square that is all that goes into my pockets.

[@themoderndandy713]

I've got a similar story here. The only thing my trouser pockets hold is my pocket watch when wearing a two-piece - I found that carrying around a handkerchief just doesn't provide enough use to warrant it. (After all, I doubt most women really want to dry their eyes on something that was sitting in your pocket for a year.) What uses do you find for such an item? I'm legitimately curious. My suit pockets carry my phone, keys, and a fragrance atomizer in the interior, and in the front pockets, I carry my wallet and earbuds. I do struggle in those select times when I don't wear a suit, though. I just end up dealing with the overstuffed pockets, because carrying around an attache case to put your earbuds and keys in is simply overkill.

[@moorshound3243]

Where do you keep your knife gun cigar case & lighter?

[@jjforcebreaker]

Great episode as always, GZ team. It's hard to not love this channel.

[@ardentdfender4116]

Almost all my Dress Trousers are now either light, medium Wool with a few Chinos. I realized in wearing good fitted trousers i soon had to upgrade my bulky wallet to a slim sleek Credit Card like leather wallet. I wear my wallet in my front pocket now. That made easier as my Dress Trousers actually have an inside front right pocket inside of the pocket where the wallet perfectly slides into. So it holds the wallet perfectly in place. It completely makes a difference in how I now sit in a chair as well a sleeker wallet inside of a pocket in my front pocket. Most my Trousers are pleated so they have extra fabric in the front with the drape. However, get your Trousers tailored to fit you properly. I buy all my Trousers unhemmed and take them all to tailor for fitted fit.

[@vincentdesiano4861]

Great information! Could you slow down a bit for those of us who have old ears?

[@Dormices]

vincent, it was a great discovery when I found I could slow playback speed. Click on the cog symbol on the bottom bar, click on playback speed and slow it to 3/4 or even slower. Enjoy!

[@samcoleman8275]

Preston giving CPR to that trench coat was epic!!!

[@gentlemansgazette]

We think the coat made it! You can find out in the full video: www.gentlemansgazette.com/clothing-wear-and-tear/?

[@samcoleman8275]

@Hunterswellusedcrackpipe Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

[@Dormices]

This comes from my female point of view [Showing my age here I suspect!] : - Good pleats matter a lot; no pleats is fattening and terribly unsexy. Waist at the proper waist position is sexier than low waist especially with even the faintest hint of a paunch. This is true for the kilt as well. Trousers that are too short are so horrible that I prefer slightly too long in preference to the current shorter fashion. Jackets with a non-intended horizontal crease in the back at the waist level are fattening.

[@RychaardRyder]

i remember wearing low wasted school pants in school, but pulling them (at certain points, *and certain areas* painful) up to natural waist, creating unfortunate pulls, wrinkles and bulges, sewing high waisted pants made me realize what looks good on me

[@Manuel421]

Fantastic insight as always! The next pairs of trousers I plan on getting will definitely be more tailored so I wont have to wear a belt with them. Currently my lightweight Wool pair fits perfectly without the need of one so hopefully I can get the belt loops removed if tailors do that as well. Most of the year it's hot out here so I've shifted to Chinos and Wool trousers. One is Summer weight as I mentioned above and the other is Performance with a bit of stretch so they do an excellent job of keeping you cool. Not really sure if I should invest in a pair of linen trousers as well since Wool is more wrinkle resistant but I suppose it could be a nice addition since I also wear Linen shirts. Appreciate the content glad to support.

[@carmina776]

This is an excellent video as ever. However, there is a key part missing regarding trouser length and that is the width of the opening! The opening width dramatically affects how long or short a trouser can be without causing a break or pooling at the feet. It is why many trousers are cut short these days because the opening is so slim that it would result in a very unsightly break as it is isn’t big enough to drape over the shoes. Likewise, if you wanted longer trousers like the late Duke of Windsor, where his trousers seem to cover much of his shoes in some photos without a trouser break, it’s only possible due to the trouser opening being much larger than what is normally seen off the rack today.

[@williamkazak469]

I have been wearing Lands End pleated and cuffed, long rise trousers for a very long time. I am lucky that I found that is my style in wool, linen and chinos.

[@KRW628]

1) I always thought Craig was wearing a khaki suit. 2) I've empties my pockets, and gone man bag. 3) I stopped wearing belts almost 20 years ago. Suspenders.

[@LatimusChadimus]

I do like the old school much taller pocket wallet for your coat

[@moorshound3243]

Biker wallet with a chain

[@filippomonaco2303]

I really enjoyed this video, these are the videos that made me subscribe to this channel! Classic style discussion and advice.

[@TheGrinbery]

I constantly have an issue with trousers being too long on me, because I'm a bit wider than the average guy of my height. So over the years I just learned how to hem my trousers. So whenever I get a new pair (typically when an old one tears beyond repair lol) I just ignore the length and focuse on the fit everywhere else, mainly my waist area

[@benjaminharrisongray9079]

Trousers that are too tight in general ("I can't breathe" pants). Trousers that gather up like a wrinkled paper lunch bag at the ankles. Trousers with too low cut a waist. That horrid trend I see these days where the trousers give off the impression of looking like jogging pants instead of crisp uniformity. Sagging. Or hanging below a big protruding belly, in particular.

[@Larry-jf4jm]

I like pleats in my trousers but can’t find a good make of trouser. Military cut at the shoe, just touch the instep in front and at the top of the heal in the back. I have weightlifters calves skinny leg trousers just don’t fit.

[@mikaeloverby]

Would love to see a "worth it" episode of Jacob Cohen jeans. Personally I use them but would love to hear you opinion. As always, great content!

[@jaybird697]

I don’t mind a bit shorter trousers. But for a summer suit. without socks and with double monks. Usually, I always wear socks, but its the only exception I take here. Also a try out. The suit has pleats as well. Its very out of the comfort zone, but I like to wear it :)

[@samchen2133]

Maybe just a little bit of balooning at the waist should be excused. After all, people need pockets they can place their hands in without extra work. The real issue with pleats is if your hips are wide in the first place, pleats will always have a tendency to make them look wider.

[@philwiener]

From my point of view the ✅ trousers you show are still a bit too short.

[@ifeanyikennedy1047]

Please should I wear high waisted pants with suspenders in 2022 when going to work ?

[@alexanderfo3886]

Depends where you work. But generally: why not?

[@DanSchrimpsher]

I do every day. It's so much better

[@johnnymathis4044]

Great advice

[@jayoungr]

You get an upvote just for "Oxford bags of holding"! :-D

[@janerkenbrack3373]

They will vanish away like your dads best jeans Denim blue, faded up to the sky And though you want them to last forever You know they never will You know they never will - Cat Stevens.

[@davidnorth9390]

.--and the patches make the 'good-bye' harder, still...

[@KenGray]

, wait wait so a Dungeons & Dragons reference and a Big Lebowski reference truly classic gentlemen truly classic!

[@dakotarayprice]

I wear pink Chino with light green oxe Ford shirt and nevy Blue sweater

[@haraldvandervoort5696]

A lot of folks I know don't even iron their pants anymore. It's been a free-for-all lately in men's fashion.

[@sholemepstein]

I understand there are people who don't shower, I doubt either would be my quests for dinner.

[@ozajasz4223]

Raphael surely couldn't resist from reminding of his thighs thichness

[@thekiltedveteran]

That's why I wear kilts!

[@dangaines405]

Some rules: 1) No tote bags, no man bags for any man. 2) No bulging items in front pockets (it’s awful to see men in skinny jeans with a bulky phone on a front pocket and a thick wallet in the other front pocket). 3) No skinny pants. In fact, while the presenter made great points in a calming voice, he is showing himself wearing some pants that are way to skinny, too tight or too short. His jackets are looking great though!

[@Bellroysg]

Nah, love my totes

[@gobbo9113]

My problem is that everything exept fits perfectly exept at the waist while trying to buy new trousers, does anyone have advice on where to find better fitting ones without having to go to a tailor?

[@francescocauda2548]

Go vintage, you can easily find high rise waisted pants with a regular/straight fit for your legs. But a good altering tailor is always a great option, especially if you need something the market is not offering right now. Cheers:)

[@gobbo9113]

@@francescocauda2548 thanks

[@moorshound3243]

Lose weight

[@gypsylights9518]

The moral of the story, "Don't foul your trousers" .

[@dmmct99]

Well I would say that Drew Carey has the type of body which, yes, he could get his trousers tailored all the time, but if they still do not look as ideal as some would prefer to look as standard then he may as well just do what he can and live with it.

[@roberthoffhines5419]

Just dug out, tried on and and discarded my last pair of "Cotton D*ockers". whew...what were we thinking?

[@gregs.8895]

Pocket content problems are my biggest problems. Still working on solutions.

[@moorshound3243]

Get black BDU'S

[@You-sw7tm]

2:12 WILHELM SCREAM

[@LeadLeftLeon]

Black dress shirt. Rarely seen worn by menswear enthusiasts

[@moorshound3243]

I do, I love black even though these guys don't.

[@olivierjohannes]

The black background of the subtitles very disturbs the view. Could you please use subtitles without black background, or just omit them at all? Thank you!

[@Dormices]

Oliver, you can stop subtitles showing by clicking on the white rectangle with the red line under. Subtitles are the only way a hearing impaired person can cope.

[@cferdinandi]

That's also a KZbin feature, not something that the folks at GG added.

[@moorshound3243]

You need a belt for your leatherman or concealed carry.

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

'Clown Pants' is the name. Yeah!

[@TheAnonyy]

Nothing wrong in a belt

[@gentlemansgazette]

Absolutely! It's all about wearing a belt well, and we explore so much more about belts here: www.gentlemansgazette.com/men-start-wearing-belts/?

[@spotsill]

If you are abnormally short they cut you in half and usually look anything but balanced. I drive professionally and belts dig into my back all day and become horribly uncomfortable after several hours .

[@lucindasweden5778]

Okey man , you know, The charm of a man is not the lenght of his troussers not even what is hidden there , its its how he present himself when supprised of the none expected situation😀

[@joegarcia54]

I hate the low rise pants and skinny look. When will ever go away?

[@moorshound3243]

Along with northface puffa jackets

[@johnmurdoch8534]

For color though id argue...summer outfits should be lighter

[@manolokonosko2868]

@00:47 THAT is the "cool look" of 1980s and 1990s French rock bands that still tour today (Manu Chao, prime example), along with an old or ragged t-shirt to appear as if they are "real working class people", while they rake in the millions in profits. I don't begrudge any artist earning their millions, just don't dress ridiculous and phony trying to pass off as a "normal, average" person.

[@HFord-vs6hi]

Let's hope pleats and cuffed trousers stay in museums.

[@danielfrancis3660]

Half my jackets and coats need CPR

[@manolokonosko2868]

@02:45 This is the classic and still current SKA look. Yes, they look ridiculous, but they still get laid. Can't argue with results.

[@T0mN7]

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I'd hear a reference to Dungeons and Dragons in a video here. Very pleasantly surprised!

[@martinpeters912]

1st

[@gballs007]

Bravo! LOL

[@robo2606]

Slow down please. You speak to fast for me 😎 Greetings from Belgium where we don't speak English as a first language 🇧🇪

[@Drewsky840]

Use subtitles

[@Kiterpuss]

If you click the gear shaped icon on the video for the settings, there's an option labeled "playback speed." If you set it to 0.75 speed that might help!

[@James_3000]

my guy is wearing a black dress shirt and wants to tell us anything about classic menswear, no thanks

[@You-sw7tm]

1:44 🤣🤡

[@serviceprive]

Men what you tell and what you show from yourself does not aline. You wear mostly too tight clothes. Do you see that ?? How can I take you serious

[@1stRanger]

You don't have to be an expert to avoid most of those. You just need some common sense. Dull video.

[@anonx2747]

Kyle is boring

[@moorshound3243]

He does have a very flat delivery on camera. But I do like his content.

[@darrensoria3014]

K Y L E ' S P O E T R Y C O R N E R

[@truechampoftrance]

Please make a video of how to remove nose hair and body hair like a gentleman please!

[@ARMOR_MASTER]

Don’t you know how to shave? Gosh! Man 🆙