In the realm of trouser rise, there is no question that high rise trousers are much more comfortable and accommodating- they virtually remove any and all movement restrictions that are imposed by low waisted pants (including bending over to tie one’s shoes).

In his lectures on aesthetics, Hegel argues that the most ideal form of dress (for men at least), was the Greek toga. He explains that the toga embodied a democratic spirit that sought to hide physical idiosyncrasies and external indicators of the class behind the generous drape of the toga. This style of dress, therefore, focuses the attention of one’s peers on the substance of his argument in the public forum and makes it harder to judge his argument based on external indicators. Subsequently, Hegel also railed against the prevalent style of his age (1820-30s) and the dandy style of fashion, which predominated in the higher echelons of society at that time (See. eg. Beau Brummell). Sometimes people strive so hard to make trousers interesting. And their ideas can be attractive – but the appeal often fades.

With 501’s you could just pull them apart with elegant aplomb in the event of emergency or necessity…

Finally, I usually prefer a waistband to finish in a button on slightly more casual trousers, but a hook on smarter ones – as it’s cleaner. But it’s more personal preference than almost anything else here. If there’s anything you think we’ve left out, please do ask in the comments. It all helps with the comprehensive-ness and future reference-ability. I don’t wear them as much because they feel a little fussy – certainly anything bright, and if there’s a tie or other accessories going on. Sorry Simon, but it is p[recisel;y because you did mention it that I raised the point. “Some even call them PTU’s”.This is what I’ve learned from converting maybe a dozen or so pairs of RTW trousers to side adjusters a according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 described waist of trousers tighteners, it is characterized in that: described forward (FWD) plate is weldingly fixed on the channel entrance place of flanging passage, and described fixing feet is weldingly fixed on the flanging spare. CN2009201241851U 2009-07-09 2009-07-09 Trouser waist tightener Dress Cinch Clip - Cinch Together Your Dress, Sweater, Cardigan or Other Clothing - Handmade Rose Design Interesting post. The 5 cm turn ups is certainly a recent thing in the UK: the last 10 to 15 years I guess. During the 2nd World War when clothes rationing was in force, the civilian clothing restrictions banned turn ups in the UK to save cloth.