How to find pants that actually fit YOU

A semi-comprehensive guide to finding pants that fit you properly. This video is far from being my final thoughts on how to find pants that fit you. Bear with me as I too am also uncovering the best way to find amazing pants.

Links to items I mentioned:

Chapters:

0:00 Intro
0:24 Knowing your measurements
1:03 Inclusive pants options
1:16 Workwear Pants
2:56 Loungewear/Leisure
4:23 Classic Pants Styles
7:16 How I Find Pants
10:25 Pants I own and love/tailor your pants
14:48 I wish it was easier
16:39 pvv

Measurements:
Height: 6' 4"
Waist: 34"
Inseam: 35.5"
Sleeves: 27.5"
Shoe Size: US 11 (EU 45/44)

Gear I use:

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[vulinh]

It was really a life changing moment for me when I discovered that I could tailor my pants however I want them to be, not just for them to fit me properly. Want them longer? Open up the hems then get them pressed. Want them flare out a bit? Sew down the knee areas then gradually go outwards down from there. The options are endless. And where I live it's so cheap to get them tailored that you could alter like 10 pairs for half the price of a new one. And that goes for every other piece in my wardrobe too. By the way thanks to you I will now describe myself as "detail oriented" about my clothes whenever my local tailor looks at me funny for wanting to get a t-shirt hemmed up half an inch hahaha

[bigwildonion]

Lots of solid advice here! Seriously, everybody who loves style deserves a good tailor. I used to think their prices were high, but that was misguided. Mine has ended up saving me so much money, just because she has fixed up so many of my unwise purchases. And she is honest about whether she thinks a piece is worth the trouble of altering it or not. She will tell me if it is better to let go of a piece and use the alterations budget on something else.

[pasta]

One important tip is if you add the inseam measurement with the rise measurement and subtract about 1-1.5 inches, you get the pants outseam measurement. Knowing your outseam is way more useful for whether a pair of pants would fit you or not because they tell you the true "length" of the pants and where it would fall around your ankle/feet when worn normally.

Then everything else, regarding the waist, the tightness or baggyness, all comes from trial and error. You just have to try pants out and buy a bunch of pants to learn how your body stacks up against pictures of pants you see on models online.

[patrickgabaldon]

I’m glad that I got into tailoring earlier in my style “career”, and it’s something that I always recommend to friends and fam. It also sent my OCD into overdrive 😂, I refuse to wear anything that doesn’t achieve my ideal fit

[WSeymour]

Tailoring has been a life saver as a short guy, my nans friend used to be a seamstress and will do my trousers for £2 or a bouquet of flowers 😂 but she’s done 874’s, Gramicci’s, Stussy Carhartt pants that I found but were just too long, it’s a life saver

[mes-]

i got into sewing just because i couldnt find pants that fit me perfect, were cool or under 1000 euros hahaha, LIFE CHANGING. everything i wear is made (or altered) by me now, feels so good

[benaspden]

Thanks Drew. I struggle massively to find clothing that fits. It’s prevented me from wearing things I love. I’ve been considering getting items I love tailored - you’ve helped make my mind up. Tailoring seems to be the easiest way.

[tomwasnotfounddcc]

pvv: idk if u actually have any manner to get these info in a video, but i would love to see a "how to tailor" or introduction on working with clothes and fabric for people who likes fashion but doesn't really know any further in terms of creating clothes. (love your content and your vibes, you give such a cozy ambient and it is really comforting to see <3)

[zoohill]

I pretty much just learned that my thick thighs ain’t built for all jean types. I’m trying out tailoring for the first time, excited for the results!

[alexsal]

Best pants I would recommend to you would be the Brooklyn circus x Lee selvedge denim. Black owned black operated brand collaborating with one of the big 3 and the straight fit is pretty forgiving. Longer inseam as well.

[JR-clhl]

I’m a bigger dude 38-40x32 and usually the biggest challenge with sizes is the rise. Levi’s 502s are the go to and I’m finding that the current cut on a lot of Gap pants are fitting me well. Elwood sweats and cords have been great additions and recently got introduced to Needles track pants and love those.

[elisecccccccc]

For women (or men) if you’re curvier or more muscular look for 98-99% cotton and 1-2% elastane when looking for denim! The jeans will still maintain their quality and integrity even after the elastane wears out but they will have a little more wiggle room when you first get them as well! I find 100% cotton just doesn’t move the way I need it to. I have been able to tailor 100% cotton jeans to fit right but have never been able to wear them off the rack.

[devhausstudios]

Acne Studios has been my go to for a while now. Great options

[FreeTheColonized]

Some underrated pants is definitely Vans authentic chinos. Good quality better for those on the taller side

[CathyLee]

I'm under 5' (only 4'8") and pants are absolutely the hardest things to style for me personally since nothing fits! Even finding "petite" things are not always small enough to fit where I want on the knees, the length, around waist/hips etc. It is truly frustrating and I've started curating a list of brands I personally would recommend for smaller more petite than "petite" people like myself. It's a lifelong journey especially cause I love shopping and fashion so much, but it just takes so much more time for me to find items that fit me just the way I want them too. Jeans don't even look the same on me than on people I admire cause of the proportions and body type etc. I've learned to not just try to mimic or copy people's style, but make it my own since my body is so unique - it's the only way I can enjoy fashion and not beat myself up for being so small. hahah I wish more companies did custom clothing or something (that would be a dream!)

[icejadechica]

If ya'll want a baggy fit pant, but a snug waist (and you don't want to tailor), check the inside of waistbands for adjusters. LL Bean has them, but some vintage buggle boy do too. Tends to be more common in men's pants.

[travisworldwide]

Can you do more fashion history videos? That could be cool. Great suggestions. Thanks!

[jt]

You mentioned you were looking for an excellent wide-legged pair of salvage denim. Well, I'm 6'5 with a 34 or 36 waist and I've found a pair I love from Studio D'Artisan. I believe the item ID is SD-101. they are stiff as cardboard but they look amazing.

[sebasish]

Solid work. Such a great entry point for those looking to define their style/wardrobe. I’m the head tailor for Levi’s in Denver, so any locals come through! We do deals for Levi’s jeans but I also tailor any other brands as well as make custom pieces. Having a tailor is a ace up your sleeve. Great video Drew 👏🏼

[tajcee]

And I was just starting my hunt for another pair of pants! Perfect timing