https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/militaryslant-hem Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:55:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/militaryslant-hem#post-1633746 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 17:05:47 +0000 karen13 1633746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I added photos to the OP so you can see what I'm talking about. It would not be needed so much if I wore more of a heel,but my climate and lifestyle don't really support heels. I live in my Merrill clogs or similar shoes most of the year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/militaryslant-hem#post-1632897 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 01:56:15 +0000 Beth Ann 1632897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sometimes do this with my own pants --- it depends on the weight of the fabric and the width of the hem. &nbsp;I usually ask someone to help, and stand in the threshold of a doorway, or on a step make it easier to pin! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/militaryslant-hem#post-1632759 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:03:05 +0000 JAileen 1632759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I remember watching the alterations person pinning up the hem of my husband's pants, in this way, back in the 80s. I liked the look. </p> <p>I guess they don't do this anymore. Lately I've noticed men's pants looking messy, with too much break in the front. I wondered if the pants had been altered at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/militaryslant-hem#post-1632694 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:31:28 +0000 retailgirl 1632694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to work in men's clothing and this was popular in the 70's-80's. Haven't seen it lately. My husband was in the Air Force and always had his done straight across. The military standard for the Navy is that the back has to hit where the heel meets the shoe. Also done straight across. And if that leaves a break in front, ok. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/militaryslant-hem#post-1632678 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:06:35 +0000 Vix 1632678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Karen --</p> <p>I prefer this look for the reasons you mentioned -- the shorter break in front looks crisper while the longer length in back extends the line.&nbsp;</p> <p>Feel free to share a photo of your results if desired! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/militaryslant-hem#post-1632669 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 17:48:16 +0000 Bonnie 1632669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Years ago pants were hemmed this way so that the back of the hem was very long, almost to the floor, and the front was a bit shorter to avoid bunching in front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/militaryslant-hem#post-1632666 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 17:32:45 +0000 Vildy 1632666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My finance professor in the 60's who was Indian and most elegant had his pants hemmed this way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/militaryslant-hem#post-1632526 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 13:10:42 +0000 kerry 1632526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to have a tailor who hemmed like this, although I didn't know it at first. I couldn't understand why I felt my pants were too short. I never wear traditional trousers so it wasn't useful to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/militaryslant-hem#post-1632519 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 12:56:48 +0000 Suz 1632519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is how trousers used to be hemmed for men, yes. Possibly for women as well. I don't know if women ever do this but no reason you can't experiment with pins to see how it looks and feels to you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/militaryslant-hem#post-1632443 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 07:03:25 +0000 chirico (Chiara) 1632443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't know how it was called, but I recall my mom hemming pants this way for my dad. I guess it was to avoid the bunching in the front. She hemmed some pants like that for me too.<br /> It's suitable for slimmer openings, I think, I can't picture it done on a wider leg. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/militaryslant-hem#post-1632437 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 06:54:48 +0000 rachylou 1632437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is very interesting to me. Did not know about this. I'm going to have to speak to my soldier friend... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/militaryslant-hem#post-1632366 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 03:34:01 +0000 karen13 1632366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello - I am new to YFL, and have spent the last few weeks reading voraciously - so much helpful info and generous sharing! I am trying to improve my style, and PPL (perfect pant length) is a big challenge for me.</p> <p>Does anyone ever have their pants hemmed at an angle? I've seen it called a military hem or slant hem - I think it is a requirement for servicemen and women for their uniform pants. Basically, the front of the hem is 1/2" to 1" shorter than the back. The back covers more of the shoe heel, without having too much of a break in the front. I think it is primarily intended for flat shoes and straight legged pants. I've really only seen it on the Internet in reference to men's pants.</p> <p>I tried this on a pair of straight legged wider pants (~16" at hem) - and I kind of liked it. I am 5'2", so I can use all the leg length I can find, but I don't wear heels and I hate to have a bunch of fabric pooled on top of my foot. Most of my shoes are 1" or less heels.</p> <p>Anyone with thoughts or experience with this style of hem? Is it a don't?</p> <p>ETA photos - These pants are Athleta Bettona classics that I slimmed the the flare leg to be more of a straight leg. The front /back difference is 3/4". which looks like a lot from the laid flat pic, but I don't think you really notice it much when I'm wearing the flat shoes. It does make big huge difference in the amount of break on the front of the shoes. Any further thoughts now that you can see pics? </p>