Buying pants is really the true struggle of fashion. I got so traumatized in the past, that i'm just buying the same models over and over again while one runs out.
I have almost your exact proportions and after years of trying to find the “perfect” pants, I’ve found a nice fit in Cobra S.C’s twill trousers. They’re pricey, but the quality is outstanding and the cut is classic!
At that price point just go custom, you’ll save money. My advice is go to a proper tailor in person, make the investment in one good pair, then use those measurements to do one of these bespoke by post companies.
I'll still wash jeans normally, but I've solved all my fading problems by rarely washing my other trousers and pants, and being extremely delicate with them when I do. Which maybe sounds gross but they almost never get dirty or sweaty to make them honestly need it in the first place.@@HarryHas
I’m not a mutant bodybuilder but definitely need an athletic fit and finding anything other than sweatpants that fit well off the rack is needle in a haystack stuff.
@@teekuehow do you go about doing that? I've been to three tailors, one called me gay for even wanting to tailor my pants, the other kicked me out because he said that people who want to modify pants are never happy and not worth the money and another had no idea what I wanted and said people only go to tailors for wedding dresses and suits. I can't imagine actually getting all my regular wear pants modified even though I want to because it makes sense.
@@AndreiGeorgescu-j9p I just went to a tailor. Why would they call me gay? It's how an alteration tailor makes money, by doing alterations... Nowadays I can do it myself. It takes very little effort to learn how to let out or take in, or even hem, clothes.
One little tip on jeans: Buy snug if you like that fit, but for RAW denim, you must buy one or two sizes bigger. The fabric shrinks a lot as you wash it. My regular fit pair became skinny jeans after only one wash. The only way to keep them like how they were off the rack is to never wash them, which is not very hygienic isn't it 😅 Some people really love the unique pattern of raw denim, but taking care of them is a pain in the ass. And they don't stretch, only shrinks. This might help someone 🙏
Mostly when you buy unsanforised - you gotta know what you’re buying. Unsanforised jeans often come rinsed these days in the European market ( still technically ‘raw’ ) which means they will shrink about as much when washed as most raw sanforised jeans - ie about an inch in the leg, and a little everywhere else. Why I state this is that not all ‘raw’ denim is the same in quality or behaviour - Orslow raw denim for instance is unsanforised - which has been rinsed once
@@MereCashmere for most commercially sold denim - which is wide loom and sanforised - often heavily processed - buy what fits off the rack. For the highest quality Japanese selvedge denim, which is mostly unsanforised - you must make an allowance for shrinkage - even if the jeans have been pre-rinsed. The Orslows in h the video started off unsanforised and have been rinsed. They will shrink a bit more.
@edemaye3328 if you speak to any Japanese selv denim manufacturer they will tell you to buy what fits off the rack. You've spent too much time on reddit and fell for one of the many myths about selv denim
@@MereCashmere I’ve spent zero time on Reddit, just 30 Years buying quality denim ( and not all of it is selvedge ) - in short, selvedge denim is not necessarily the same as unsanforised denim ( I have orslow 90’s raw unselvedge denim which came raw unsanforised and has shrunk by over 10% from raw ) - but I digress - in short you’re mostly correct - most selvedge denim is sanforised ( ie mechanically shrunk as a fabric in factory ) or in the case of small artisan Japanese brands, made in unsanforised denim and factory rinsed to remove most of the shrinkage - so of course buy the size that fits - that’s why the manufacturers do this - to make it easier to find a pair that fits. My comments were, since Harry was talking Orlsow - beware that some Japanese jeans come - selvedge or otherwise - in raw loomstate and unsanforised - and can shrink by up to 10%. Agreed this is a pretty niche market now - but still worth mentioning. Buy you jeans at bricks and mortar stores like Son of a Stag or Rivet and Hide in London, or Selfedge in San Fransisco - and you’ll get the same advice together with a bomber Union Special chainstich on the hem for beautiful roping. As I said, not mass market, and more faff than most will be bothered with or appreciate. Not sure what info you found on Reddit but the old denim myths, been here, done that, moved on
I swear mate, before I lost weight all was good, I am now somehow in an intermediate size, and its all a nightmare. 34 too slim, 36 too wide, 35 does sometimes not exist. So this one was pretty helpful, stretchy sides indeed does help 😂have a great Sunday, cheers.
I was in the same boat and went up a waist size last year and bought loads of new pants. Then I lost weight and they are all too big. Have a good Sunday mate
Before I lost weight everything in my length was slim. When I lost weight they seem to have stopped selling slim things and it's all mostly "big and tall". I'm quite short at 5ft 6...
Definitely Alexa is now also reading my mind, because I was complaining about this same issue and your video was recommended, it is impossible for me to find pants that I really like, right now I’m just happy when I buy something that fits, that’s the reason I buy every two years. I wish I could find something masculine, adult, but casual.
Following you for years now, you are definitely an inspiration when it comes to pants. Out of anything, I think you always have perfect fitting pants and it makes me envious lmao.
I've started wearing braces, and find they hold your trousers or jeans at the right place. I've done some research into them and that's something else you need to be carefull of when buying. Mine just about fit when fully extended out and i'm 5'9, I got thm from M&S a few years ago, one size. I found some lee jeans at matalan recentley and I'm very happy with them. I'm a lot older so I'm not prpared to spend too much on Jeans or trousers. I also got a pair of faded black jeans from tesco and they fit just right and were very reasonable, half price. I have strugled in the past with sizing.
My ‘perfect’ pants are bespoke tailored. I also love the side-adjuster pants from Reiss. Their 32/32 fits me just right. However, my most worn pants in the last one year are Homme Plisse kersey pleated pants (easier to dress them up and down over the other homme plisses). I enjoy your videos. Keep them coming please.
@@HarryHas Sorry to hear about your experience with Reiss. That really sucks. I’ve had a different experience as everything I’ve bought from them have been quite durable.
Indeed, it is not easy to find the right pair of pants off the rack, but it is more difficult than that to find a tailor who is skilled in his craft, but one must try to find something close to perfection.
This is so true. I just got a pair from Abercrombie yesterday in what I thought were my size and they don't fit at all and the return process will likely be a nightmare. Such a waste of money
Well I am glad it's not just me and someone with a different body type has the same issue. For me I have to size up so much for my glutes that it is impossible to ever find anything that fits my waist and tapers like I like.
Love this guide. am also a wait 31 and hated uniqlo for having S,M,L as a size reference. I want the length of a small one but my thighs and waist breathes more w/ a medium pair, this makes it uneasy for me since am a 5'6 guy and a medium one looks too big on me. I learn my lesson to never buy a 32 nor a medium in my future purchases, if theres no option then am just gonna wait or not buy than to regret later just like your advice. thanks mate
Having a short, stubby stature, pants are the absolute toughest piece for me to fit the way I like. I usually go for the lowest rise I can find and it has to be perfectly snug at the waist and my upper thigh. From there, the rest of the leg can range from slim to relaxed, sometimes wide. Depends on the mood. This is what I think a lot of people get wrong when trying to rock oversized styles. If the piece is meant to be oversized, get your ACTUAL size (sometimes you’ll need to size down, even). I avoid anything tapered (no joggers for me), so straight or relaxed is my grind. Although, I’m still on the hunt for a nice fitting harem style pant for a more daring look! lol So for short, stubby, slightly chubby guys like me, this has what worked for me best.
Fun paintings. The motifs come from a very old Swedish cocoa brand called "Ögonblink". When it comes to pants, I always buy from PT01. The only problem I have is that my pants always break in the crotch regardless of brand.
It's even harder here in the states with vanity sizes, you can be a 38 inch waist and fit into a 33 pant ... More expensive brands seem to be more accurate and low end brands run much larger.
On fading, I find that cotton pants tend to fade much faster than wool blended pants. And while I realize that some guys can't wear wool for various reasons, they tend to breathe the best of any pants I've worn. They don't need the same care as a linen pant, most are made to be machine washable, and there are TONS of great options in different colors and fits. And the nice thing is, you can get them in a mid weight for all season, light weight (or tropical wool) for hotter climates, or even merino / cashmere blends when it's a bit cooler.
I like getting pants in a physical store so I can try it. If it has stredge materials, I take one that fits but is not loose on the waist at all. Kind of where it just fits. Because they always drop down within an hour of wear 😂 If its a tight material, it has to be slightly larger than my waist. Because they tend to remain the same. I wash everything cold, that has helped the durability of all my clothes a lot. Never been to a dry cleaner, ever.
You look great in the acne studios trousers. They should use your picture on the website because I was really unimpressed with them when I saw the model pictures on their site.
about the cleaning and dry cleaning, I heard that a lot of brans just use poor quality textile and dye, and at the end they would fade easily, so the solution? put a label of dry clean instead if using better material
I don’t even try to buy nice pants anymore. I now stick to Levi’s or Lee’s in different colors. My problem is length. I’m a 29” length but everything lately is either 30” or 28” so I have to add ~$10 for the tailor to alter the length.
Bro I'm 6'7'' and you think your problem is length ? Literally cant buy any pants that are long enough, as you cannot add new material to pants. You'll be fine lol Wish I was you for a day, would spend the whole day at the mall and the tailors ;)
I own 3 pairs of Iron Heart denim. 2 are the same measurements, but fit drastically different. The slubby pair fits perfectly at 30” while the black pair chokes me. I bought a 3rd pair in 31” and ended up needing to tailor the entire top block down to fit like the slubby pair. The black pair never broke in.
It seems that jeans fit best on me when the waist size is a bit small. I have to pull to button them, but the rest fits well. I discovered waist extensions on amazon, and that helps with the waist.
Thanks for another great video Harry. I've been thinking about buying the Acne Studios 1996 denim jeans for a while now but I'm not sure about the fit as they're quite tight on me, did you find yours stretched after a couple of wears?
My pants are all messed up because they're years old and don't fit because my weight has changed significantly. If I had some extra money, I'd be out at the thrift store trying to find some new pants. You might be right though, I've been so focused on the length and taper and not focused enough on the rest of the fit. When I do get around to finding new pants, I'll be sure to keep that in mind.
As the time goes by I realised that buying a pair of trousers or jeans is really hard. For myself, I found that M&S trousers are actually really nice for the price, they have a nice cut and fabric. For the jeans I normally go to H&M, COS.
I’m also waist size 30 and Unqilo medium sized pants are simply not snug at all. Wasted a lot of money before realizing the brand may just not be compatible
Try levi's jeans. I bought them 2 years ago. Black. Washed them sooo many times.. They are still deeeep black. Also they fit great and they do have in between sizes. Also they make so many models, I'm sure you'll find the one you like.
I have thicker thighs and wide hips thanks too my love for dead lifts , problem is that has made it so much harder to find great fitting clothes. Stuff either fits right around the waist but the crotch and thigh area is too tight or I have to up size but then I need a belt and I hate wearing belts because the cinch look on pants is unflattering
Specifically, those Uniqlo trousers you show (towards the middle of the video) would probably be the easiest to tailor. Taking in the seat and waist (even an inch and a half in the seat, to two inches in the waist would be better) would improve the drape significantly, something that most guys I work with need in a slimmer pant.
I finally found a pair of pants that fit me! KNOWLEDGE COTTON APPAREL- CHUCK regular chino twill pants. The fit is great and they are not that expensove. I can really recommend them! I have a pair in dark green and will probably get them in black or navy as well. I havent washed them yet so not sure if the colour will look good after washing but it feels like that.
34 Heritage or AG Jeans. Both do odd numbers. 34H, particularly, has the option of custom shortening the pants before hand. In a default range of 32, 34, and 36 (which even fits guys that are quite tall), with odd numbers up to a 35 (29, 31, 33, 35). In a true slim (Cool), slim boot (Courage), and straight (Charisma). As well as jeans with a higher rise in the back of the jean, perfect for guys who don't really have much of a butt, or just want a bit more coverage in the back.
omg, that is so true!! I am 6ft but I'm kinda thin skinny guy with 28-29 waist. And it comes to all cropped pants are way too short, and long length pants are never long enough...
I’m watching this video having an existential crisis as to why I can’t ever seem to find the right pair of pants. I feel like everything else is easy for me to find, except pants.
I really want a pair of jeans from allsaints but I just can't find the Curtis model anymore. Let's hope they restock them soon enough haha Thank you for the gold advice, my hunt for the perfect pants continues haha
@@HarryHas I just found a good offer from another website, just as I finished your video. I ordered without thinking twice. If I'm lucky, I might also find a good offer for the Acne Studios jeans, that'd be great!
Problems with shortening- it can ruin the taper… so the ankle width is too wide 😢 I’m 5ft 6 and inside leg is only 27.5 inch. It’s always a nightmare for me to get any good jeans or trousers. Plus it adds another £30 onto the cost. 🤦🏻♂️😂😂 Small man problems.
I found the perfect fiting pair at mr porter after searching for so long but guess what happened to that beautiful black cashmere and cotton after the first wash 😞
If you prefer a certain rise - and you specifically know the rise you want - good luck. Very few places give you the rise measurements. Even less offer true high rise pants which is at your belly button.
Litterally not one pair of jeans i ever bought stretched out, no matter if from Levi's, Wrangler, Lee, HM, New Yorker, Mustang etc. The biggest problem i have is with my thighs. Trousers can hang freely in my calf area, and be 3 sizes too big in waist, but they sure as hell will lay on my thighs as if i wore leggins
I typically have the issue with the crotch area being too short or too flat(?) like there is no room for "me" lmao Was so happy to try the Dickies 874s and they just had no space whatsoever.
I spent most of my adult life thinking I had a small ass, which had to mean saggy ass pants. Turned out it was a problem of fit. Once I started wearing vintage cuts - Japanese 50s repros - with a proper waist, then pants didn’t fall off me, and the problem was solved
I have 31" waist with some brands, 30 with other brands and 32 even 32 with some. So I gave up on finding perfect fit and buy 31 regular fit and 32 slim fit and just bloody wear belt all the time. Length is another nightmare so basically all my pants go straight to tailor when I buy them.
If you are constantly finding trousers with too big a waist ask your tailor to put darts in them. This will trim the waist without affecting the seat and thigh
Standard sizes for trousers are my biggest problem (small, medium, etc). Im a 30 waist and 35-36 length leg, so one measurement is always 4 inches off. If more places offered extra fabric at the hem so they could be extended, it would solve my problem. Even at a £100-150 budget I don't see this offered😢
A proper tailor can absolutely adjust the waist size on a pair of trousers. Find a tailor/cutter who specialises in making bespoke suits but also does alterations. They will charge more but it will be totally worth it.
Have you checked the jeans from the French brand Asphalte? They will be my next shot. Fairly priced, selvedge, some great dark shades available. I'm struggling to find chinos so I'll keep an eye to the comments.
For those who experience difficulty finding pants which fit, I recommend going to a shop with a large variety of styles, and most importantly, a tailor on site. The tailor can best advise on fit before you make that purchase. Also, one should know one's actual body measurements. Measuring a pair of pants which you've worn and laundered is inaccurate. It is definitely a fact that clothing brands have a strange way of sizing making it difficult to know what size to buy. If you think buying pants is difficult, let's discuss buying a tailored jacket or suit!
Thanks Harry. I think I’ve made the exact same mistake with the Orslow jeans. They actually fit ok round the waist but are slightly baggy in the arse area, maybe I need to go gym more though 😂 is there any solutions to almost deshrink them once they start to go? Probably not worth wasting a trip to the tailors!
What about the 505s? I think it’s a great pair, but I remember that you said that the fit could change. In my case i fit well with 505s and Dickies 874.
Im always the opposite, "what if it shrinks?" O.O And its quite easy to experience with tumble dryer. (I know, its pretty rare to find garments that lets you tumble dry it officially) Fading is a nightmare, and its always happens especially with black clothes.
I actually have a pretty good lock on finding pants that fit and look good on me! My biggest struggle is honestly t shirts and tops! It’s so fucking hard finding stuff that isn’t super long or is perfect there but is tight on the top. 😭
It’s a nightmare for me, I have thicker legs so even if the waist size is okay the legs are always an issue, I gave up on slimmer pants since they don’t look good on me, nowadays I go for the 501s for my jeans and straight leg pants
And to make matters even worse, sometimes I've found pants in the same model/brand that differ in fit&size between colors/washes etc. although in the exact same size. Obviously those are budget-friendly like jack&jones but shouldn't happen in those either imo!
Great video. I share a lot the same problems. Most of the big brands doesn't work on me. I finally found the perfect pair of jeans for me from Asket, and I have been wearing my 2 pairs almost exclusively for a year. Great fitting pants is truly a game changer.
Man, I've been struggling with this for years. I've got a similar build to you but my thighs and waist are about an inch bigger. Size 31/32 would be perfect for me in the waist, but when I buy things TTS, my legs don't fit. Levi's straight cut look like bell bottoms on me with my slim thighs getting choked out. Then the waist get stretched out and you have skin tight "straight cut" jeans with a baggy waist. Make it make sense... Who are these even designed for? I had this problem with AllSaints as well, especially with their slimmer cuts, but they're still my go to brand as they fit my proportions best. The only brand that fit me well with minimal tailoring was April77, but they don't exist anymore :(
I am an Asian. I am difficult to find a Western brand which trousers can fit me well. Their fitting should be for Western people. I can only find Japanese brands that can fit me well.
Can you please start a second channel where you just explain an item that you found online and are considering buying? One take Jake style. I need more content
Buying pants is really the true struggle of fashion. I got so traumatized in the past, that i'm just buying the same models over and over again while one runs out.
Damn dude u got traumatized because of pants?
Same here bro.
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I relate to that title on spiritual level, its always so hard for me to get my pants perfect and the one's I genuinely love wearing, thanks Harry.
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I have almost your exact proportions and after years of trying to find the “perfect” pants, I’ve found a nice fit in Cobra S.C’s twill trousers. They’re pricey, but the quality is outstanding and the cut is classic!
I’ll check them out. Cheers for the recommendation
At that price point just go custom, you’ll save money. My advice is go to a proper tailor in person, make the investment in one good pair, then use those measurements to do one of these bespoke by post companies.
Depending on the look you're after, fading is actually desireable sometimes. i.e. rugged, workwear, military, grunge, vintage
Yes, I agree and did talk about that
I'll still wash jeans normally, but I've solved all my fading problems by rarely washing my other trousers and pants, and being extremely delicate with them when I do. Which maybe sounds gross but they almost never get dirty or sweaty to make them honestly need it in the first place.@@HarryHas
I’m not a mutant bodybuilder but definitely need an athletic fit and finding anything other than sweatpants that fit well off the rack is needle in a haystack stuff.
Im the opposite, I no muscles at all.
Buy two sizes up and go to an alterations tailor for hemming and taking in the waist. This has worked very well for me.
Have you tried Levis 541 or Wrangler Ohio?
@@teekuehow do you go about doing that? I've been to three tailors, one called me gay for even wanting to tailor my pants, the other kicked me out because he said that people who want to modify pants are never happy and not worth the money and another had no idea what I wanted and said people only go to tailors for wedding dresses and suits. I can't imagine actually getting all my regular wear pants modified even though I want to because it makes sense.
@@AndreiGeorgescu-j9p I just went to a tailor. Why would they call me gay? It's how an alteration tailor makes money, by doing alterations... Nowadays I can do it myself. It takes very little effort to learn how to let out or take in, or even hem, clothes.
I definitely found your vid when I’m looking for my perfect fit of pants.
One little tip on jeans: Buy snug if you like that fit, but for RAW denim, you must buy one or two sizes bigger. The fabric shrinks a lot as you wash it. My regular fit pair became skinny jeans after only one wash. The only way to keep them like how they were off the rack is to never wash them, which is not very hygienic isn't it 😅 Some people really love the unique pattern of raw denim, but taking care of them is a pain in the ass. And they don't stretch, only shrinks. This might help someone 🙏
Mostly when you buy unsanforised - you gotta know what you’re buying. Unsanforised jeans often come rinsed these days in the European market ( still technically ‘raw’ ) which means they will shrink about as much when washed as most raw sanforised jeans - ie about an inch in the leg, and a little everywhere else. Why I state this is that not all ‘raw’ denim is the same in quality or behaviour - Orslow raw denim for instance is unsanforised - which has been rinsed once
So so so so so wrong. In raw denim, buy pants that fit you off the rack.
@@MereCashmere for most commercially sold denim - which is wide loom and sanforised - often heavily processed - buy what fits off the rack. For the highest quality Japanese selvedge denim, which is mostly unsanforised - you must make an allowance for shrinkage - even if the jeans have been pre-rinsed. The Orslows in h the video started off unsanforised and have been rinsed. They will shrink a bit more.
@edemaye3328 if you speak to any Japanese selv denim manufacturer they will tell you to buy what fits off the rack. You've spent too much time on reddit and fell for one of the many myths about selv denim
@@MereCashmere I’ve spent zero time on Reddit, just 30
Years buying quality denim ( and not all of it is selvedge ) - in short, selvedge denim is not necessarily the same as unsanforised denim ( I have orslow 90’s raw unselvedge denim which came raw unsanforised and has shrunk by over 10% from raw ) - but I digress - in short you’re mostly correct - most selvedge denim is sanforised ( ie mechanically shrunk as a fabric in factory ) or in the case of small artisan Japanese brands, made in unsanforised denim and factory rinsed to remove most of the shrinkage - so of course buy the size that fits - that’s why the manufacturers do this - to make it easier to find a pair that fits. My comments were, since Harry was talking Orlsow - beware that some Japanese jeans come - selvedge or otherwise - in raw loomstate and unsanforised - and can shrink by up to 10%. Agreed this is a pretty niche market now - but still worth mentioning. Buy you jeans at bricks and mortar stores like Son of a Stag or Rivet and Hide in London, or Selfedge in San Fransisco - and you’ll get the same advice together with a bomber Union Special chainstich on the hem for beautiful roping. As I said, not mass market, and more faff than most will be bothered with or appreciate. Not sure what info you found on Reddit but the old denim myths, been here, done that, moved on
I swear mate, before I lost weight all was good, I am now somehow in an intermediate size, and its all a nightmare. 34 too slim, 36 too wide, 35 does sometimes not exist. So this one was pretty helpful, stretchy sides indeed does help 😂have a great Sunday, cheers.
I was in the same boat and went up a waist size last year and bought loads of new pants. Then I lost weight and they are all too big. Have a good Sunday mate
Before I lost weight everything in my length was slim. When I lost weight they seem to have stopped selling slim things and it's all mostly "big and tall". I'm quite short at 5ft 6...
@@HarryHas @lee9650 Glad to hear that I am not alone Guys, hope you enjoyed your Sunday, wish you a great start into the new week.
as a person with longer skinny legs, i agree.
More cat cameos please! Another great informative video Harry, thanks!
Glad you liked it
This video made me realize that i've been wearing a mess since months! I'll try to fix that. Thanks
Definitely Alexa is now also reading my mind, because I was complaining about this same issue and your video was recommended, it is impossible for me to find pants that I really like, right now I’m just happy when I buy something that fits, that’s the reason I buy every two years. I wish I could find something masculine, adult, but casual.
I could have used this video weeks ago Harry. I need a whole lesson on ordering clothes online 😂
Following you for years now, you are definitely an inspiration when it comes to pants. Out of anything, I think you always have perfect fitting pants and it makes me envious lmao.
Appreciate it. I’ve been doing a lot of searching for pairs I love nowadays and I’m getting there. I’ll put out a video when I find enough to share
Um....we obviously now needs a video on DYING YOUR JEANS! Wow, I never even considered doing that myself and would LOVE to learn!
I have one on the channel somewhere about clothing care
I've started wearing braces, and find they hold your trousers or jeans at the right place. I've done some research into them and that's something else you need to be carefull of when buying. Mine just about fit when fully extended out and i'm 5'9, I got thm from M&S a few years ago, one size. I found some lee jeans at matalan recentley and I'm very happy with them. I'm a lot older so I'm not prpared to spend too much on Jeans or trousers. I also got a pair of faded black jeans from tesco and they fit just right and were very reasonable, half price. I have strugled in the past with sizing.
That cameltoe at 1:10 was just incredible 😂😂😂
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Lol
My ‘perfect’ pants are bespoke tailored. I also love the side-adjuster pants from Reiss. Their 32/32 fits me just right. However, my most worn pants in the last one year are Homme Plisse kersey pleated pants (easier to dress them up and down over the other homme plisses).
I enjoy your videos. Keep them coming please.
Thanks mate. I had a pair of trousers from Reiss and loved them but they aged terribly.
@@HarryHas Sorry to hear about your experience with Reiss. That really sucks. I’ve had a different experience as everything I’ve bought from them have been quite durable.
@@Chukwuezugo That's good to hear. Maybe I will give them another go!
Indeed, it is not easy to find the right pair of pants off the rack, but it is more difficult than that to find a tailor who is skilled in his craft, but one must try to find something close to perfection.
As a shortish guy with big thighs a game changer for me was getting jeans from spoke.
I like your suggestion to buy jeans a bit snug. Might try that with my next pair!
This is so true. I just got a pair from Abercrombie yesterday in what I thought were my size and they don't fit at all and the return process will likely be a nightmare. Such a waste of money
They are usually good with returns so hope it goes well for you
Well I am glad it's not just me and someone with a different body type has the same issue. For me I have to size up so much for my glutes that it is impossible to ever find anything that fits my waist and tapers like I like.
Love this guide. am also a wait 31 and hated uniqlo for having S,M,L as a size reference. I want the length of a small one but my thighs and waist breathes more w/ a medium pair, this makes it uneasy for me since am a 5'6 guy and a medium one looks too big on me. I learn my lesson to never buy a 32 nor a medium in my future purchases, if theres no option then am just gonna wait or not buy than to regret later just like your advice. thanks mate
I’m a 30 inch waist now and I still have problems with Uniqlo sizing.
Having a short, stubby stature, pants are the absolute toughest piece for me to fit the way I like. I usually go for the lowest rise I can find and it has to be perfectly snug at the waist and my upper thigh. From there, the rest of the leg can range from slim to relaxed, sometimes wide. Depends on the mood. This is what I think a lot of people get wrong when trying to rock oversized styles. If the piece is meant to be oversized, get your ACTUAL size (sometimes you’ll need to size down, even). I avoid anything tapered (no joggers for me), so straight or relaxed is my grind. Although, I’m still on the hunt for a nice fitting harem style pant for a more daring look! lol So for short, stubby, slightly chubby guys like me, this has what worked for me best.
Yes harry mate very hard to find good pants
When you find some you go back for a nother pair and they are gone 😞
I deadass thought you were gonna say "Let's get into the pants" lmao. Great vid btw!
😂😂 Thanks mate
Fun paintings. The motifs come from a very old Swedish cocoa brand called "Ögonblink".
When it comes to pants, I always buy from PT01. The only problem I have is that my pants always break in the crotch regardless of brand.
I'm just looking for a good high-waister pant that isn't overly baggy or loose like the current trends, so hard!
It's even harder here in the states with vanity sizes, you can be a 38 inch waist and fit into a 33 pant ... More expensive brands seem to be more accurate and low end brands run much larger.
On fading, I find that cotton pants tend to fade much faster than wool blended pants. And while I realize that some guys can't wear wool for various reasons, they tend to breathe the best of any pants I've worn. They don't need the same care as a linen pant, most are made to be machine washable, and there are TONS of great options in different colors and fits. And the nice thing is, you can get them in a mid weight for all season, light weight (or tropical wool) for hotter climates, or even merino / cashmere blends when it's a bit cooler.
I always get the slimmest fit (but not skinny) and one size down and never got a bad fit. Works well. Same with jackets: slim and one size down.
I like getting pants in a physical store so I can try it.
If it has stredge materials, I take one that fits but is not loose on the waist at all. Kind of where it just fits. Because they always drop down within an hour of wear 😂
If its a tight material, it has to be slightly larger than my waist. Because they tend to remain the same.
I wash everything cold, that has helped the durability of all my clothes a lot. Never been to a dry cleaner, ever.
You look great in the acne studios trousers. They should use your picture on the website because I was really unimpressed with them when I saw the model pictures on their site.
about the cleaning and dry cleaning, I heard that a lot of brans just use poor quality textile and dye, and at the end they would fade easily, so the solution? put a label of dry clean instead if using better material
I can relate … I’m similar in height to you but my legs are relatively short and torso is long so I’m weird 🤣
I agree with yr assessment of how jeans and pants fit... and it is a nightmare! I have a great tailor, but I agree with you about the waist sizing!
Keep hold of that tailor
I don’t even try to buy nice pants anymore. I now stick to Levi’s or Lee’s in different colors. My problem is length. I’m a 29” length but everything lately is either 30” or 28” so I have to add ~$10 for the tailor to alter the length.
Bro I'm 6'7'' and you think your problem is length ? Literally cant buy any pants that are long enough, as you cannot add new material to pants. You'll be fine lol
Wish I was you for a day, would spend the whole day at the mall and the tailors ;)
Honestly longer is better, you can cuff them and wear them with boots.
I own 3 pairs of Iron Heart denim. 2 are the same measurements, but fit drastically different. The slubby pair fits perfectly at 30” while the black pair chokes me. I bought a 3rd pair in 31” and ended up needing to tailor the entire top block down to fit like the slubby pair. The black pair never broke in.
It seems that jeans fit best on me when the waist size is a bit small. I have to pull to button them, but the rest fits well. I discovered waist extensions on amazon, and that helps with the waist.
try Nudie jeans, I always find them great quality and they're meant to fade gracefully, is your hairdresser dead of just avoiding moi
i wonder what it's like to have jeans stretch out lol. every time they just get smaller for me after washing
After washing they shrink back but then they just stretch out again
Thanks for another great video Harry. I've been thinking about buying the Acne Studios 1996 denim jeans for a while now but I'm not sure about the fit as they're quite tight on me, did you find yours stretched after a couple of wears?
They are solid. I got them when I was a waist size bigger so they are a bit big but they didn’t stretch much at all. I’d go for your regular size.
Great, thanks for letting me know@@HarryHas
My pants are all messed up because they're years old and don't fit because my weight has changed significantly. If I had some extra money, I'd be out at the thrift store trying to find some new pants. You might be right though, I've been so focused on the length and taper and not focused enough on the rest of the fit. When I do get around to finding new pants, I'll be sure to keep that in mind.
As the time goes by I realised that buying a pair of trousers or jeans is really hard. For myself, I found that M&S trousers are actually really nice for the price, they have a nice cut and fabric. For the jeans I normally go to H&M, COS.
I’m also waist size 30 and Unqilo medium sized pants are simply not snug at all. Wasted a lot of money before realizing the brand may just not be compatible
Try levi's jeans. I bought them 2 years ago. Black. Washed them sooo many times.. They are still deeeep black. Also they fit great and they do have in between sizes. Also they make so many models, I'm sure you'll find the one you like.
I have thicker thighs and wide hips thanks too my love for dead lifts , problem is that has made it so much harder to find great fitting clothes. Stuff either fits right around the waist but the crotch and thigh area is too tight or I have to up size but then I need a belt and I hate wearing belts because the cinch look on pants is unflattering
Specifically, those Uniqlo trousers you show (towards the middle of the video) would probably be the easiest to tailor.
Taking in the seat and waist (even an inch and a half in the seat, to two inches in the waist would be better) would improve the drape significantly, something that most guys I work with need in a slimmer pant.
That energetic "see you later!" caught me off guard😂
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I finally found a pair of pants that fit me! KNOWLEDGE COTTON APPAREL-
CHUCK regular chino twill pants. The fit is great and they are not that expensove. I can really recommend them! I have a pair in dark green and will probably get them in black or navy as well. I havent washed them yet so not sure if the colour will look good after washing but it feels like that.
I haven’t heard of them but I’ll check them out. Glad you have found something you love
34 Heritage or AG Jeans.
Both do odd numbers.
34H, particularly, has the option of custom shortening the pants before hand.
In a default range of 32, 34, and 36 (which even fits guys that are quite tall), with odd numbers up to a 35 (29, 31, 33, 35).
In a true slim (Cool), slim boot (Courage), and straight (Charisma). As well as jeans with a higher rise in the back of the jean, perfect for guys who don't really have much of a butt, or just want a bit more coverage in the back.
omg, that is so true!! I am 6ft but I'm kinda thin skinny guy with 28-29 waist. And it comes to all cropped pants are way too short, and long length pants are never long enough...
I wish they would do a 31 inch leg for a shorter length but it’s either 30 or 32 for me
I’m watching this video having an existential crisis as to why I can’t ever seem to find the right pair of pants. I feel like everything else is easy for me to find, except pants.
I really want a pair of jeans from allsaints but I just can't find the Curtis model anymore. Let's hope they restock them soon enough haha
Thank you for the gold advice, my hunt for the perfect pants continues haha
I think they will restock them. My favourite jeans are from Acne Studios but they are a waist size too big unfortunately
@@HarryHas I just found a good offer from another website, just as I finished your video. I ordered without thinking twice.
If I'm lucky, I might also find a good offer for the Acne Studios jeans, that'd be great!
Problems with shortening- it can ruin the taper… so the ankle width is too wide 😢 I’m 5ft 6 and inside leg is only 27.5 inch. It’s always a nightmare for me to get any good jeans or trousers. Plus it adds another £30 onto the cost. 🤦🏻♂️😂😂 Small man problems.
Same here... i'm 5'7 and i've already ruined 2 pairs of pants because they were 30" in lenght and after shortening them the ankle width changed...
@@petisowc yeah you have to buy a tighter fit for it to work. Levi’s 512 are the best jeans I’ve found. 👍🏻
I found the perfect fiting pair at mr porter after searching for so long but guess what happened to that beautiful black cashmere and cotton after the first wash 😞
Ahh no. You should complain about that. I bet they weren’t cheap
Cashmere hates the washer.
I’m 6ft 4 and skinny I found the perfect pants dickies 803 slim skinny absolutely amazing and yes they discontinued them 😢
Gutted
Hi Harry, was wondering if you know about Shaping New Tomorrow trousers, would really love if you would make a review of them.
If you prefer a certain rise - and you specifically know the rise you want - good luck. Very few places give you the rise measurements. Even less offer true high rise pants which is at your belly button.
@3:25 *"They'll be absolutely fine. I'm just a worrier; I overthink too much, and I'm overly fussy."*
That warranted an IMMEDIATE SUBSCRIBE from me.
Litterally not one pair of jeans i ever bought stretched out, no matter if from Levi's, Wrangler, Lee, HM, New Yorker, Mustang etc.
The biggest problem i have is with my thighs. Trousers can hang freely in my calf area, and be 3 sizes too big in waist, but they sure as hell will lay on my thighs as if i wore leggins
I typically have the issue with the crotch area being too short or too flat(?) like there is no room for "me" lmao Was so happy to try the Dickies 874s and they just had no space whatsoever.
THIS! I hate the fact that this seems to be the default design for all jeans. Wearing the pants too low looks disgusting.
The rise is the pain, too many low-rise pants in stores when higher rise pants look better .. as long as they fit the hips.
I spent most of my adult life thinking I had a small ass, which had to mean saggy ass pants. Turned out it was a problem of fit. Once I started wearing vintage cuts - Japanese 50s repros - with a proper waist, then pants didn’t fall off me, and the problem was solved
Sound advice, thanks again Harry!
Thank you mate
I have 31" waist with some brands, 30 with other brands and 32 even 32 with some. So I gave up on finding perfect fit and buy 31 regular fit and 32 slim fit and just bloody wear belt all the time. Length is another nightmare so basically all my pants go straight to tailor when I buy them.
Hi Harry, have you tried Muji jeans? I own a pair and absolutely love them.
I haven’t actually. I’ve only been into one of their stores once and didn’t get around to it. I’ll try them next time
If you are constantly finding trousers with too big a waist ask your tailor to put darts in them. This will trim the waist without affecting the seat and thigh
Standard sizes for trousers are my biggest problem (small, medium, etc). Im a 30 waist and 35-36 length leg, so one measurement is always 4 inches off. If more places offered extra fabric at the hem so they could be extended, it would solve my problem. Even at a £100-150 budget I don't see this offered😢
A proper tailor can absolutely adjust the waist size on a pair of trousers. Find a tailor/cutter who specialises in making bespoke suits but also does alterations. They will charge more but it will be totally worth it.
What's the model name of those all saints jeans? They look great 👍
im size 29/30 waist but im 6'4 and all of my height is in my legs, i feel this struggle heavily
Jeans that aren’t mostly if not all cotton. They stretch out. A bit of Lycra helps.
THANK YOU I WAS WAITING FOR THIS ❤
Have you checked the jeans from the French brand Asphalte? They will be my next shot. Fairly priced, selvedge, some great dark shades available.
I'm struggling to find chinos so I'll keep an eye to the comments.
I haven’t. I’ll look into them
For those who experience difficulty finding pants which fit, I recommend going to a shop with a large variety of styles, and most importantly, a tailor on site. The tailor can best advise on fit before you make that purchase. Also, one should know one's actual body measurements. Measuring a pair of pants which you've worn and laundered is inaccurate. It is definitely a fact that clothing brands have a strange way of sizing making it difficult to know what size to buy. If you think buying pants is difficult, let's discuss buying a tailored jacket or suit!
Thanks Harry. I think I’ve made the exact same mistake with the Orslow jeans. They actually fit ok round the waist but are slightly baggy in the arse area, maybe I need to go gym more though 😂 is there any solutions to almost deshrink them once they start to go? Probably not worth wasting a trip to the tailors!
They stretched out so much!
Also knee bumps and how they interact with high shoes :')
Good point. I find knee bumps ruin the drape of a lot of pants
Harry, how do you take care of folds/creases in your pants that have them?
Specifically chinos.
Pleats?
I just iron them where they are supposed to be and fold them along the creases.
Great video Harry!
Thank you mate
My measured size is 36” but in Levi’s and all other brands I wear a 32” or 33”.
1:23 What pants are these? Love the silhouette!
you look really good in this video !!
Thank you very much
Love your channel bro
Thank you mate
What about the 505s? I think it’s a great pair, but I remember that you said that the fit could change. In my case i fit well with 505s and Dickies 874.
Im always the opposite, "what if it shrinks?" O.O
And its quite easy to experience with tumble dryer. (I know, its pretty rare to find garments that lets you tumble dry it officially)
Fading is a nightmare, and its always happens especially with black clothes.
I actually have a pretty good lock on finding pants that fit and look good on me! My biggest struggle is honestly t shirts and tops! It’s so fucking hard finding stuff that isn’t super long or is perfect there but is tight on the top. 😭
It’s a nightmare for me, I have thicker legs so even if the waist size is okay the legs are always an issue, I gave up on slimmer pants since they don’t look good on me, nowadays I go for the 501s for my jeans and straight leg pants
I have that problem even though my legs aren’t that big. Very annoying
And to make matters even worse, sometimes I've found pants in the same model/brand that differ in fit&size between colors/washes etc. although in the exact same size. Obviously those are budget-friendly like jack&jones but shouldn't happen in those either imo!
I’ve found it in pricier brands too. Very annoying for sure!
Great video. I share a lot the same problems. Most of the big brands doesn't work on me. I finally found the perfect pair of jeans for me from Asket, and I have been wearing my 2 pairs almost exclusively for a year. Great fitting pants is truly a game changer.
I have a pair of the black regular jeans from Asket on the way as I type this. Should be here tomorrow
Sweet! I hope they work as well for you as they do for me. I have been living in the grey wash regular and my cheaslea boots all winter @@HarryHas
Man, I've been struggling with this for years. I've got a similar build to you but my thighs and waist are about an inch bigger. Size 31/32 would be perfect for me in the waist, but when I buy things TTS, my legs don't fit. Levi's straight cut look like bell bottoms on me with my slim thighs getting choked out. Then the waist get stretched out and you have skin tight "straight cut" jeans with a baggy waist. Make it make sense... Who are these even designed for?
I had this problem with AllSaints as well, especially with their slimmer cuts, but they're still my go to brand as they fit my proportions best. The only brand that fit me well with minimal tailoring was April77, but they don't exist anymore :(
I am an Asian. I am difficult to find a Western brand which trousers can fit me well. Their fitting should be for Western people. I can only find Japanese brands that can fit me well.
If your jean stretches too much, washing it reversed at 60 or 90 degrees do the trick most of the time
What are the slippers with the acne pants? 😍
Good fitting clothes are hard to find period! The stock changes in the shops very fast.
Can you please start a second channel where you just explain an item that you found online and are considering buying? One take Jake style. I need more content
I would love to start another more laid back channel and maybe I will do one day
My last pair of jeans actually shrunk up and thus did the opposite of stretching out. You just can't win.
Love the sound effects 😂😂😂
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Color fading in jeans is a tough topic. Most denim lover (men) love it but most girls hate it.
I like it with certain pairs and hate it with others.