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Thanks. That is a good concern. I did a bit of a search online and on the forum and it seems the BM stretch corduroy keeps its shape well. What types of fabric and makers have stretched out on you, if you don't mind my asking? Pants or sport coats too?They stretch out of form
+1, except for pants that I wear w/ a barong, guayabera, or Hawaiian shirt.I cuff all trousers that are meant to have a crease.
I agree w/ you re. the history of those things. But as you allude to by bringing up chinos, I think cuffed pants, brogued shoes, and I'd add button-down collared shirts occupy an interesting middle ground. If you're used to wearing jeans or chinos, ptbs or boots, chambray or plaid flannel shirts, then cuffed pants, OCBDs, and brogued shoes seem formal.Cuffs make pants more casual. Just as brouging makes shoes more casual.
I think cuffing pants makes them look more finished. The additional weight can also help the legs fall more cleanly. I cuff all my flannels.
I think that cuffs can look out of place (out of style) on casual pants, like chinos, while looking stylish with more proper trousers, which then makes it seem like they are a formalizing element, but they are not.
Imo, 10 is ideal for a suit. For a SC, 8 would be my preference, fwiw.10 is on a wider side. My J Crew cords are 14 wale.