Pants Cuffs

[Inky]

I need to hem a wide legged (24 wide around the hem) pair of pants for the hubby and also two pair for myself, but before I do that I am curious if there is a traditional cuff depth (as in how big should the cuff be). I'm aiming for a 40's swing style.

(Bartenders, if this is in the wrong thread, please move as needed - I tried the search but could not find anything specific to this subject.)

Thanks in advance!

 

[Lady Day]

I think this will do better in general attire. But I Think the depth is at least 2" all the way to 2 1/2" I believe.

LD

 

[Anthony Jordan]

1 5/8" is often cited as a classic depth.

 

[John in Covina]

I had heard that the depth of cuffs varied a bit over time but don't know what the classic measurements should be for time.

 

[MrBern]

this is on another thread:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showpost.php?p=234081&postcount=96

Its closer to a 2 inch cuff. But taste varies. And this wouldnt be a `40s wartime look as there was rationing restrictions.

 

[adamjaskie]

I've two pairs of trousers hanging in my closet and a ruler handy. Modern, but both are 1 1/2 inches.

 

[Mike1939]

The pants I'm wearing now have three inch cuffs, am I an oddball or would this be seen in the 1930's?

 

[Dr Doran]

My best 1940s suit trousers have 2" cuffs. But they are very long pants for a tall person. Inseam is about 33. One might want narrower cuffs for a shorter person. Or not.

 

[Matt Deckard]

2 inches... definitely
It was the common for he wides... I have a few fro then

 

[thunderw21]

I have a pair of mid-40s trousers with 1 1/2" cuffs.

 

[Tomasso]

My best 1940s suit trousers have 2" cuffs. But they are very long pants for a tall person.

BINGO!!!!


There has always been a correlation between the height of a gent and the height of his cuffs, fashion aside.

 

[Inky]

Thank you all so much for your answers and that image - it was VERY helpful. I was thinking of a 2" cuff since he is 6'3" with a 33 inseam, so I'm on the ball, and the style of his pants is definitely pre-WWII.