Fitting trousers?

[BadMojo]

I recently purchased a NOS vintage suit. The jacket fits perfectly, as though it were made for me. The trousers will need some alteration, but I really am clueless as to exactly how the high waisted trousers should fit.

I have no idea what kind of human would fit such a suit, as the jacket is a 44, but the pants are 38's!! The person would have to be built like a bowling pin.

 

[Vladimir Berkov]

That actually sounds like a normal suit. Most off-the-rack suits will have a 6-inch drop between the chest measurement and the trouser measurement.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Yep,

My suits are generally 36-38 Chest, 30 Waist.

How much are you looking to reduce (from your post i assume you want to reduce it) the waist measurement?

bk

 

[scotrace]

Chiming in

46 or 48 jacket, 38 trousers.

And welcome to the lounge! See? y'larnt sumthin areddy.

 

[Wild Root]

Sounds like it would fit me! Send it on over brother!

The high waisted pants are to be worn an inch above your navel. Watch an episode of "I Love Lucy" and see how Fred Mertz wears his pants! You'll see what I mean.

=WR=

PS. WE NEED PHOTOS!! Share it with us! Show us your suit!!!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Men back then seemed to have smaller chests and larger waistlines. A few gyms and athletic clubs existed in those days; "fitness centers" did not.

 

[BellyTank]

Well- if the high-waisted trousers were sitting above the wearer's navel, then that's above the 'natural' waist and nearing the ribs- that would need to be a bigger fitting than on the actual waist- if you catch my drift.

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[BadMojo]

First off, thanks for the warm welcome and the informative replies!!

My natural waist varies from 32 to 33, depending on my current level of fitness. An inch above my navel, however, is a bit broader. I'll have to measure to be exact. I'm going to take the trousers in to a tailor this week, and I feel like I've only got one shot at getting it right.

I'll get some pics taken and posted this week.