Your thoughts on cuffing Chinos? Not, average, casual chinos, but substantial hefty twill with formal features etc. to wear with odd jackets. I thought about getting a pair with the suggested 7.5 leg opening, and a cuff with very little break. Too hipster? Too odd on a shorter man? Thanks.

You have to find the balance, as for myself my legs are very skinny and if I would wear trousers with a wide opening I would look stupid. So there’s two sides two everything, depending on your body type.

Anyway, thank you for responding! And once again, great blog.

1) I completely agree that rules are meant to be broken. But first, instead of doing things haphazardly, I think it is good to have parameters for thinking about a given subject. No mandates, just a framework.

2) Yes a slim leg can be good for tall, skinny people, but it all depends upon what look you want. If looking as long and slim as possible is your goal, go for it. But if a more subtle, balanced silhouette is what you’re after, then you might want more generously cut clothes.

3) Style is personal, and all I’m articulating here is my taste. Don’t feel like you ever have to take anything I write as if it were gospel. Just a guy sharing my opinions and experiences.