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A question about bespoke suit trousers

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Will and Mr. Winston provide excellent advice.

I think that your best best is to make-up two to three sets of trousers and alternate them. If you hold cloth to make future trousers you might find that the coat and new trousers are a mis-match in that the coat looks old, and the trousers are new.

Your choice of cloth will affect longevity. I recommend strong, heavy, and hardy cloths which can withstand the friction for a longer time. Talk to your tailor about 14+ oz. English cloths (2 by 2 construction) in hard finished worsteds, such as those offered Dugdale (they wear like iron). An 8 oz. Loro Piana will wear-out very quickly. The same is for soft flannels.

If making a few sets of bespoke trousers gets a bit expensive, then perhaps you should go with MTM and save bespoke for sportscoats, blazers, and the "special" suit?

Good luck.
 
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