Men Stopped Wearing High-Rise Pants & Trousers: THIS is Why

About this video

The Gazette team explores the historical decline of high-rise trousers in menswear, identifying eight key factors including post-WWII fabric rationing, the evolution of dress shirts into statement pieces, the rise of athletics culture, changing jacket silhouettes, the popularity of belts over suspenders, casual menswear trends, fashion cyclicality, and negative cultural perceptions. The team argues that high-rise trousers offer superior comfort and flattering proportions compared to modern low-rise alternatives, and explains their decision to reintroduce quality high-rise options at Fort Belvedere.

Key takeaways

• The Gazette team argues that high-rise trousers flatter more body types, provide better comfort whether sitting or standing, and offer improved drape compared to low or mid-rise alternatives
• The team identifies eight historical reasons for the decline of high-rise trousers, ranging from WWII fabric rationing and changing dress shirt styles to the emergence of athletic culture and shifting jacket proportions
• The Gazette team recommends considering body proportions when choosing trouser rise, noting that high-rise trousers work best for those with longer torsos and shorter legs, and emphasizes their commitment to offering well-fitted high-rise options in multiple sizes

Episode details: published March 10, 2025 · 139K views · 19:24 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style guidance summarized here is the Gentleman’s Gazette team’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are theirs, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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