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# Adjusting trouser hem opening

You already own LE CHEMISEUR® trousers and would like to adjust the hem opening? This page is for you.

## Best practice

| Regular Fit | Tailored Fit (recommended) | Slim Fit |
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| ![](https://lechemiseur.fr/data/lechemiseur/aide/largeur-longue.jpg) | ![](https://lechemiseur.fr/data/lechemiseur/aide/largeur-intermediaire.jpg) | ![](https://lechemiseur.fr/data/lechemiseur/aide/largeur-courte.jpg) |
| On Regular Fit trousers, the hem opening can be widened by 1 cm, giving a dressier twist that is coming back into fashion. | Modern and dynamic, this close-to-the-body width suits most situations. | To create a Slim Fit, you can tighten the hem opening by 1 cm, giving a more casual style. |

## LE CHEMISEUR® tips

### ❌ Do not taper too much!

The fabric is slightly stretch, but it will not allow a skin-tight cut: keep at least **17 cm** so your foot can pass comfortably. You may go down to **16 cm** if your shoe size is under 43.

### 🥾 If you wear boots

To ensure the trousers can sit over your footwear, **add 1 cm**.

### 📏 You are short

You can taper the hem to create visual length. Remember to do the same at the knee width so the leg remains balanced.

### 🪜 You are tall and slim

We recommend not tapering the hem too much, to add visual breadth to your silhouette. Do the same at the knee width.

### 🔵 Plus sizes

We also recommend keeping a slightly wider hem to create a visually balanced cut.

## Measuring the hem opening on trousers you already own

![Measure the hem across the full width without stopping at the seam.](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/d/c/a/cdcab3a42a1ad000/4fb2c910-8c2b-4e04-887d-e8133c_d6fmt.jpeg =400x167)