THE QWD PROPORTION NOTE / TROUSERS
How long should trousers be?
Length belongs to the trouser opening, cloth and shoe. Start with no break or one slight break, then add length only when a fuller line can carry it cleanly.
Visual proportion guide—not a tailoring measurement or exact-product review. Rise, posture, leg opening, cloth and shoe volume change the correct hem.
Read the complete trouser-length guide →THE WRITTEN LESSON
What to notice.
- 01
No break
Clean + sharpLet the hem meet the shoe without a visible fold, while keeping the standing sock covered.
- 02
Slight break
The flexible lineOne shallow front crease works across many straight and gently tapered trousers.
- 03
Fuller break
Needs supportUse enough leg opening, cloth drape and shoe volume to prevent untidy pooling.
- 04
Back view
Clear the floorCheck that the rear hem does not drag or become trapped beneath the heel.
FULL ON-SCREEN TRANSCRIPT
Read the complete video.
QWD. Quietly Well Dressed. How long should trousers be? 01. No break. Clean and sharp; show the shoe. 02. Slight break. The most flexible everyday line. 03. Fuller break. It needs width, drape and a strong shoe. 04. Back view. Keep the hem off the floor. Pin the trousers with the shoes you will really wear, then walk and sit. Save this before your next trouser hem. Read the full guide at quietlywelldressed.com. Made in Melbourne.
