Cuffs on jeans - a tribute to fashion
To look stylish, you need to stick to the “casual” look that is fashionable this season. The practicality and convenience of gateways were appreciated by both girls and boys.
Today, many people cut off their denim pants and wear them. So should I trim or tuck? Young girls can afford cropped, fluffy pants while out and about. To look like a well-groomed, neat girl, it is better to wear neatly hemmed trousers.
How to hem women's jeans? There are three main types of hems: narrow, wide and medium.
Narrow
The skinny look will go well with cropped jeans. Short straight-cut trousers look neat if the legs are folded 3 centimeters.
How to make a hem correctly:
- Fold the bottom of the trouser leg 1.5 centimeters.
- Then fold the same trouser leg again. As a result, it will be shortened by 3 centimeters.
- Pull the pant leg along the seams to better secure the hem.
The legs will be at ankle level or slightly higher. This hem can be done on tight-fitting models.
Average
“Boyfriends” can be folded in another way, which is called average:
- You need to retreat 3 centimeters from the edge of the trouser leg.
- Fold it to this chosen width.
Smooth the lapel with your hand, then make another hem the same width.
A voluminous lapel is suitable for “boyfriends”, which will make the image a little “casual”. These trousers will look good with a loose-fitting shirt, T-shirts, and long-sleeved blouses.
To create a more feminine look, you should pay attention to an airy blouse and a thin knitted cardigan. The best shoes for this type of wardrobe are those with thick rubber soles, as well as flat soles - moccasins, slip-ons and loafers. Sneakers and sneakers look attractive. Heels are to the taste of the owner of these jeans.
The width of the middle hem of 3-4 cm is also done on girlfriends.
Wide
Long trouser legs are shortened using a wide technique. It is very suitable for “pipe” jeans, “mom-jeans”, and for narrow models.
You need to add 4-5 cm to the seam at the bottom and bend the trouser leg to this length. If the fabric is thick, there is no need to tuck it further. If the fabric is thin, you should do the same hem again.
Fold the second leg in the same sequence. To prevent them from unfolding, but to retain their shape when hemmed once, iron them using an iron. After washing, do this manipulation every time.
It is better not to shorten straight and wide pants, otherwise grace and femininity will be lost.
Should ladies with a pear-shaped figure and short stature make cuffs on their jeans? Stylists do not advise, otherwise the volume will only increase and the silhouette will appear shorter. It is better to narrow the gate. This will make your figure slimmer.
Choosing the optimal cuff width
If you are wearing thick jeans, the lapel should be no more than 5 cm.
The fabric is gathered like an accordion - the bottom of the trouser legs should slightly cover the top of the shoe.
For everyday trousers, 1 lapel of 2-3 cm is suitable. For formal jeans, ideally the lapel should be 4 cm, and there should be 1 cm left to the shoe.
If you have socks on your feet, they should not be visible from the gates.
For girls, showing the bare part of their legs is acceptable, it suits them.
How to deal with jeans according to model type
To look fashionable and modern, you should choose a different hem shortening for each type of jeans. To start experimenting with this item in your wardrobe, carefully read the advice of stylists.
Skinny girls in skinnies can make narrow hems to highlight the grace of their ankles. Pumps with thin heels look good with skinnies.
Straight models look great with a narrow hem. By rolling up straight-leg jeans, you can show off the elegance of your ankles against the backdrop of wide legs. If you don’t like the width of your trousers, then with a simple action you can easily narrow your trousers.
What's the best way to hem wide pants? You can choose a voluminous or wide gateway. This way you will enhance your bow without damaging your silhouette.
Premeditated negligence
For ragged boyfriends, a “casual” option would be an excellent solution.
To do this, follow the instructions above to make a middle hem, and then turn one edge of the seam outward as in this photo.
Double gate
When choosing a double hem, keep in mind that visually your legs will appear shorter. Long-legged young ladies can afford a double fold on their thick denim trousers.
The width of the hem should not be more than 5 centimeters.
What types are not suitable?
You can make rolls on jeans of any style. Even strict, business and office models provide the ability to tuck the fabric. With the right choice of tuck method, style will not be lost, and the image will become more sophisticated. Some styles of pants cannot be treated this way. Business trousers, suits with jackets, flared pants - such models are not subject to such treatment. Tucks are also not recommended for trousers with uneven, torn or fringed hems. Such an edge is self-sufficient, and it is this edge that gives a special image to the owner of the clothing. If your trousers have different length legs, you cannot adjust them this way. Men's shorts with panels cannot be shortened. This rule applies regardless of the length of the trouser leg. Female models provide the opportunity to experiment much more than male ones. Some styles and cuts allow paneled shorts to be rolled up if they have rhinestones, embroidery or prints.
How to tame without scissors
To reduce the length of the jeans, turn them inward. When doing this job, you will do without scissors. This procedure can be done with skinny jeans and stretch jeans.
Turn up step by step:
- Turn the jeans inside out.
- Fold the leg to the desired width.
- Iron to even out the edges of the trouser leg.
- Do steps 2 and 3 with the second pant leg.
- Turn the product right side out.
- Iron the bottom again.
A denim vest and a geometric print shirt will look great with these jeans.
Pair crinkled jeans with moccasins, slip-ons or loafers.
Adviсe
- The loosely rolled bottom of the pants looks more original on loose-fitting models.
- On models made of light fabric, you should not make a voluminous hem, so as not to add a couple of kilograms to your figure.
- On flared jeans, cuffs will look ridiculous and ugly.
- Ballet flats are inappropriate with rolled-up trousers.
Which jeans can be rolled with a wide hem and which with a medium hem? On dark-colored jeans, a wide hem will be much more appropriate, and on light-colored jeans, a medium hem will be more appropriate.
Recommendations
- Carelessness in the hems looks great on loose-fitting models.
- A narrow version of the cuff visually slims the figure.
- To determine the required width, you will need to put on jeans and look at yourself in the mirror. This will help you make the right choice.
- Products made from lightweight material are not suitable for voluminous roll-ups, as this will add additional kilograms to the figure.
- In establishments that strictly adhere to the dress code, you should not appear with turn-ups, since this is still “casual”.
- The flared model is not suitable for hems, as it will look awkward.
- You should choose the top of the ensemble, made in one color or subdued colors.
- It is worth showing modesty in the selection of accessories.
- Wide roll-ups are an ideal pair for dark-colored jeans.
- Light colors of products are better combined with a medium turn-up option.
- Cuffs visually make your legs shorter, so to balance the proportions, you should wear a T-shirt or shirt tucked into jeans.
- You will need to exercise restraint in tucking your jeans, so don't do it too high. The optimal solution is to open your shoes to the top or your foot to the ankle area.
- The ideal width is that the bottom of the trouser leg reaches mid-calf.
- An important point is that there should be nothing between the trousers and shoes, for example, socks or knee socks, only a bare leg.
Tailoring tricks
You don't have to buy expensive clothes to look stylish. It is enough to keep up with the fashion of the current season. In 2022, it is fashionable to leave the inside out. The cuff part will look very original if the front of the trousers is darker and the back is lighter.
Another fashion trend for the 2020-2021 season will be jeans with high and large bends. Be prepared for all the attention to be directed to the lower part. Shoes should be clean, neat, fashionable.
These cuffs will look chic with fitted pants, even khaki ones. Classic jeans can also be refreshed with wide cuffs.
For dark colors, the cuff width can be made up to 6 centimeters. On thin trousers, experiment with a hem 3 centimeters wide, folded three times, but a little carelessly.
If you have a thin silhouette, you can make yourself look a little bigger by wearing straight classic trousers with a hem of 4 to 5 centimeters. Stocky men and short women should not strive for this fashion, that is, carelessly tucking up their trouser legs. This technique will only highlight the shortcomings of your physique. Fold the cuff once to a width of 2 centimeters.
Fashion trend or practicality?
Of course, this primarily relates to fashion. It’s interesting that the design of the bottom of jeans was invented in the West, and they first rolled up the sleeves on jackets. Now stylish trouser legs are a sign of good taste in casual, street style . Yes, and classic clothes can be presented informally.
It’s worth saying a few words about the practicality of this trend. The bottom of the trouser leg will always be clean and not frayed, and the image will be somewhat careless, which is welcome in modern fashion.
In addition, turns up can change not only the style of the trousers, but also the shape . For example, with their help you can narrow and fashionably shorten any model.
How to Taper Jeans
To make the bottom narrow, it will help to roll up and then out 2 times to get a fixation. The cuff will be tight and appear narrowed. The model looks interesting with flip-flops, sneakers and sandals.
Is it possible to narrow jeans without sewing? Of course you can.
How to do it:
- Put on jeans, grab the trouser leg with one hand and straighten it to the desired width.
- With the other hand, bend the section back, creating a fold. In this case, the fabric should be kept under tension at all times.
- Make a lapel of the trouser leg along the bottom edge. How long does it take to make a lapel? The higher it is, the more firmly the fold will be fixed, designed to change the width.
- Repeat the process with the second pant leg.
This way you can narrow your pants without cutting them off.
They will look good with high heels and a loose T-shirt.
But try to narrow the tabernacles from below with a pipe. Under no circumstances should socks be visible near the edge of the cuffs. For a neat look, women's jeans can be ironed.
Advice! The higher the turn, the lower the heel, otherwise you will get a vulgar look.
Banana jeans should be folded to a narrow cuff so as not to spoil the original cut of this model
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It is also better to fold slouchies onto narrow cuffs. What's the difference between slouchy jeans? High rise, front pintucks (not always), O-shaped silhouette.
