- From $109
- every size, same price
- 3–5 weeks
- to your door: made in 10–15 days, rush 5–7
- 24"–70" waist
- cut to your measurements
- Fit Guarantee
- free remake or $25 alteration
- US duties included
- $18.76 express for one pair; free over $299
Images are digitally rendered previews. Every pair is cut and sewn to the customer’s own measurements.
The styles we recommend, on this body shape
Every pair is cut from your own measurements, whatever your shape.
Men's Straight jeans
Straight from hip to hem.
$109, every size
Men's Relaxed jeans
Roomy seat and thigh, straight leg.
$109, every size
Men's Athletic Taper jeans
Full thigh, strong taper to the ankle.
$119, every size
Is your build an inverted trapezoid? (rules of thumb)
- Your waist and hips are each within a few inches of your chest.
- Your shoulders look about as wide as your hips, or a little narrower.
- Your waist is only slightly smaller than your hips.
- The back of your jeans slips down when you sit, even when the waist feels right standing.
A common shape that sizes skim past
This isn't an unusual build: the 3D scan survey of more than 12,000 Indian men by Tiwari and Anand listed the inverted trapezoid among the three most frequent men's shapes, alongside the rectangle and the trapezoid. Yet standard sizes assume a broader shoulder and a smaller waist, so the seat and rise are where shop jeans let you down.
Two things fix most of it: a mid or high rise so the waistband stays level when you sit, and hips cut from your own measurement.
What to look for in jeans
| Feature | Why it works | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| Rise | Mid or high keeps the back up when you sit and bend | Straight |
| Seat | Room at the hips so the back pockets don't stretch | Relaxed |
| Thigh | Fuller if you're strong through the legs | Athletic Taper |
| Leg shape | Straight from the hip keeps lower-half width in proportion | Straight |
| Wash | Dark, raw or black below, lighter colors on top, if you like a balanced outfit | Any fit |
Three fits that work
Straight
The first pick: straight leg falls cleanly from the hip. Measure your hips around the fullest part of the seat, not at the hip bones.
Relaxed
More room in the seat and thigh for all-day sitting. With relaxed fit a high rise is the comfortable choice; say so in your order.
Athletic Taper
If your thighs are strong, Athletic Taper gives room up top and a tidy ankle. Add your knee measurement for the best taper. $119.
When not to choose
Low rise and skinny legs tend to slip at the back and narrow sharply below the hips. Straight is the better everyday fit.
Try Straight instead
From your numbers to your door
Choose a style above and add your measurements in the step-by-step builder: about 5 minutes (how to measure). A pattern maker checks them within 1 working day, then your pair is made in our own workshop in 10–15 working days and covered by the Fit Guarantee: a free remake of your first pair in each fit.
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Questions and answers
What jeans suit an inverted trapezoid body shape?
Straight, relaxed or athletic taper legs, with a mid or high rise and the seat cut to your hip measurement.
What is an inverted trapezoid body shape?
A build where the waist and hips are slightly broad compared with the shoulders: a softer version of the triangle shape.
Why do my jeans slip down at the back when I sit?
Usually the rise is too low for your seat, or the waist was sized up to fit your hips. A higher rise and separate waist and hip measurements fix both.
Is an inverted trapezoid common?
Yes. A 3D scan survey of more than 12,000 men in India found it among the three most frequent shapes, with the rectangle and the trapezoid.