Slacks for Men with Big Buts, Big Hips, and Big Thighs
Boys,
Can you recommend some pants that fit someone with muscular thighs, wide hips, a big ass, and small calves/ankles? I played hockey and golf growing up and everyone always told me I had the stereotypical hockey/golf butt. I didn't understand what that meant until a few years ago when buying clothes that actually fit.
The issue(s):
- I have a 32in waist, but I usually have to wear a 34 because of my butt/hips. This sometimes leads to a super sloppy look, pants bunching etc..
- When I buy pants that are 'tapered fit' or whatever, a lot of the time they are so tight on my thighs/butt that I can't wear them, its like skinny jeans up top and regular pants at the bottom.
- A lot of the time I have to buy pants that are more of a straight fit, which end up being huge around my calves/ankles and have to get them taken in at the peg from the knee down. The tailor I have is decent but it is a huge pain and kind of pricey to keep doing that.
I had found a pair of chinos at J. Crew I thought fit well, then I bought the same pair different color and they were basically skinny jeans.
Thanks
Tailoring Pants for Men with Large Thighs
For men with non-standard body types, finding pants to fit can be a real challenge. With that in mind, our users shared some places that you can find pants off the rack and offered advice about tailoring.
Go to Jos A. Bank and get the Travelers fit pants.
I have an almost identical build to you, so I feel your pain. In my experience, you'll just have to resign yourself to getting all of your clothes tailored. I've had good luck with some of the Suit Supply pant fits, only need to have the waist taken in a bit and the legs hemmed. Some of their pants also come with side adjusters, which are a godsend. Ermengildo Zegna also makes a great stretch chino, I'm a 31-32 waist and order a 34 which fits perfect in thighs and seat. Incotex makes a great pant, just avoid the extra slim fits and you should be fine. Similar in sizing to the EZ stretch chinos. The Brooks Brothers Milano fit can be a bit hit or miss, but I have had some luck there.
Jeans for Big Thighs - Mens
The same problem exists for men when buying jeans. Our users shared their advice below.
Levi's Athletic Fit have worked well for me.
I have the same issue. Got a pair of Banana Republic Traveler's jeans that are fantastic. They have some stretch in them which helps with the THICCness.
RRL fits fairly well if you want to drop that much coin. I also tried the Jcrew 770 and then had the leg, beneath the calve tapered a bit. Gap is very inconsistent with their sizing so I stay away from them in general. Another trick is that I often try the skinny fit but then size up, for example if im a 32 x 32, id size up to 34x32 to get more room in the leg area.
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Go to Jos A. Bank and get the travelers fit pants. You'll thank me later bro.
I have an almost identical build to you, so I feel your pain. In my experience, you'll just have to resign yourself to getting all of your clothes tailored. I've had good luck with some of the Suit Supply pant fits, only need to have the waist taken in a bit and the legs hemmed. Some of their pants also come with side adjusters, which are a godsend. Ermengildo Zegna also makes a great stretch chino, I'm a 31-32 waist and order a 34 which fits perfect in thighs and seat. Incotex makes a great pant, just avoid the extra slim fits and you should be fine. Similar in sizing to the EZ stretch chinos. The Brooks Brothers Milano fit can be a bit hit or miss, but I have had some luck there.
THICC crew checking in. Same issues here. Jeans are the worst since the expectation is that something will fit off the rack. I get a normal fit and from the waist down I'm looking like Nicki Minaj in jeggings, or I get a straight or relaxed fit and I'm looking like Melissa Etheridge in JNCOs. I have one pair of jeans that I can actually wear and that's only because I spent $35 getting a pair of $25 American Eagles tailored.
Any off the rack jean fit recommendations for us steatopygians?
Levi's Athletic Fit have worked well for me.
I was literally typing about jeans as you posted this. Dying at 'Thicc Crew' - Thicc like Oatmeal.
I have the same issue. Got a pair of Banana Republic Traveler's jeans that are fantastic. They have some stretch in them which helps with the THICCness.
The worst part is when you buy a pair of pants that fit great at the store, then after one wash everyone can see your camel tail.
LOL. I think that's one of the few positives.
Work: Indochino - affordable and a decent pair of tailored pants. Usually have a deal for something like 3 pairs for $250 http://www.indochino.com Casual: MTailor - another tech-enabled tailored pair of pants, recently started selling jeans https://www.mtailor.com/
+1 for thicc bois. I have the same issue with denim, I've been wearing the same rotation of 3 jeans for years because I can't find anything that fits me like these do. The Levi's taper was great but idk if they make that style anymore. RRL fits fairly well if you want to drop that much coin. I also tried the Jcrew 770 and then had the leg, beneath the calve tapered a bit. Gap is very inconsistent with their sizing so I stay away from them in general. Another trick is that I often try the skinny fit but then size up, for example if im a 32 x 32, id size up to 34x32 to get more room in the leg area.
GAP Athletic Fit, too.
Louis Raphael - hidden extension works well for me
For off the rack stuff that's easily attainable:
Levis Athletic fit jeans Ralph Lauren jeans and pants Dillards brand dress pants and chinos Haggar cool pro pants
I don't spend more than like $100 on any pair of pants besides suit pants because I go through them fairly quickly
Basically if you want pants of any type that require little/no tailoring, look for them to have stretch material which all of the above do
If you find pants you like with no stretch, just get the one that fits your butt and have the waist brought in - it sucks but its worth it
Keep in mind that most if not all mass produced pants today will always have slight size variations because of different manufacturing sites - try on a few and don't be fooled by the one pair you try on
I'm in the low 40s sizes cause of football and have probably spent dozens of hours researching/trying pants - it sucks
PM me pics of your ass and I'll be happy to give you a recommendation
I'd recommend something more conservative:
Bonobos athletic fit for chinos / dress pants would be my recommendation. Roomy in the legs, with a really aggressive taper to the ankles (they actually have smaller leg openings than Bonobo's slim fit). I wear them myself, have a 32 inch waist like you, and was told by the last girl I dated that the first thing she noticed about me was how muscular my thighs looked, for some perspective.
I second this. Could never find pants that fit well until I tried Bonobos. Lots of different fits and sizes. You'll find your fit, but may take some trial and error.
(nodding) ok, i see where this is going
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don't...don't do it
that's not a thing, man. have you been on a golf course? have you tried on golf pants? have you seen Jordan Spieth? golf butt. come ON.
This is what I do. Works for me. YMMV.
Their words not mine. But I haven't worn golf pants for like nine years, hell I don't even tuck my shirt in to play. Me being serious about golf has come and gone.
Didn't MS you btw lol
Oh it's absolutely a thing:
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Get classic or regular fits. They usually come with pleats, then make alterations. Should fit after that.
as a hockey guy this post is gold, but girls do like a nice butt in pants
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This is very true. However, you still have to be cautious. Nothing like getting in a car and feeling the rip. I have had it happen to me once, 5 month old suit.
I just wear whatever comes to my mind.
Yeah jeans do suck, it's hard to buy them straight from a store. For chinos, I would get the ones with stretch. Having a similar build to you, I find that Ralph Lauren pants work quite well.
Do some squats! lol... best thing to do is to get tailored pants.
That's the reason I have this problem lol
As a thick boy myself, I also have these issues. I usually buy the chinos and slacks with spandex in the waist.
I am a thick fellow myself with big legs, cus i played basketball 7 years and martial arts for 15! My problem is more on the belly area as i like some pizza nad beer here and there! So it is not easy to find a nice fit pants that doesn't make my belly look too big.
i don't think that i have this problem, but it doesn't sound like TOO bad of a problem to have...
how do i increase my THICCCness levels?
snatch grip deficit banded deadlifts
Lol those 375lb squats caused this to happen to me.
Was always a chicken legged dude growing up and then after I started working out consistently and eating a lot to bulk up I developed the same issue and had to throw away a lot of my slim-fit work pants.
From what I've heard the Bonobos Athletic fit are good. I'm 32in waist as well, and the bagginess below the knees is irritating. However these pants are supposed to have an aggressive taper at the bottom.
Haven't tried them yet, but they have a show room in my city so worth a look.
All the pants I've ordered made-to-measure from Indochino have been excellent.
This thread is SUS...
Just kidding. Good tips, I didn't realize there were "travelers" style options out there which are more comfortable
Just wanted to mention that I got a little chuckle out of this. Welcome to the pants world of most women. Too lose on the waist too tight on the butt/hips/thighs. Sorry to hear there is no male equivalent to women's "curry fit" pants. The gender gap grows smaller.
most women you know have too small waist-ed pants, and it is too tight around the butt and hips? holy shit can you introduce me to some of them?
It's a problem I have. I blame the squats. Everything is big in the waist and tight in the butt/hips. I think it's pretty common.
Also a hockey guy here, 6'4 ~230, thicc glutes/thighs. Took me years to find the right fit in a pair of jeans but now the only ones I buy are AG, and the style is The Protege. A bit pricey at ~$180 if you can't find them on sale, but I'm a firm believer in buying high quality clothes if you're going to get good use out of them. Another great pair of pants is the ABC pant by Lulu, they will change your life - they can be worn business casual, out on the town or on the golf course as they are made from a performance type material. Again, a pair of those will run you ~$140 but if you're willing to fork it over you will not regret it and the fit is impeccable.
AG's are solid , agreed
Kid's got Johnny Drama calves
lol golf swing is like 80% back/core 20% hips/shoulders
OPs golf butt handicap stinks of double digits
Was a 6 probably a10 now, so you're right.
Iron Heart 634S
Heard positive reviews about the Lululemon dress pants. Haven't tried them myself but my analyst (who more or less describes your issue) says they're pretty great
I feel like you have to be a hot girl to wear anything labeled "Lululemon."
I understand your frustration. I do DCM by day, but do amateur competitive weightlifting by night. This means I buy 40inch waist pants and then tailor down the waist to fit around my muscular thighs. Was buying a new suit yesterday and 38 inches was almost ok on the waist (could have been a bit narrower) but too tight on the thighs.
(I'm in London so brand references are to UK stores)
In the last 1.5 years I've gone through 5 sets of pants that I've worn out the crotch on (4 were from TM Lewin, 1 from M&S). Although I always buy 2 sets of pants with a suit so I can alternate both those as well as suits, it's not enough and suits don't last more than 9 months with me. There was one really nice TM Lewin suit I had where I went into store to ask if they could repair, they said it was too far down the line. When I inquired about buying an extra pair, they said they don't make that any more......and that was £200 gone.
Recently had to buy an extra set of pants for another TM Lewin suit because the existing ones were too destroyed, and threw away £200 of pants. Was lucky they still sold this suit. Weightlifting is great for keeping me in shape and helping with the ladies, but its a wallet killer when it comes to suits.
I did try switching to Hawes and Curtis but only got marginally better endurance out of them. As the crotch started thinning out, I've taken them into store to get a saddle put in (i.e extra padding around the crotch). Now trying Charles Tyrwhitt to see if their suits are any better.
What shocks me is that pre-banking when I was just an audit trainee at a Big Four and went to cheaper places like M&S to get my suits, the crotch endurance on those was far better and they were cheaper. Only downside was that those suits don't look as nice.
What are some good stores in London for suits that both look very City/Canary Wharf but also have endurance?
fellow THICCBOIS in this thread, I played catcher in baseball for 10 years, so I feel all your pain, I can't help much with dress pants, other than a tailor, but for jeans when you're not at work, I absolutely love Lucky Brand 410's athletic fit, not skin tight on your ass and and thighs, but they don't look like fat people pants at the calf/ankle.
Pants for guys with big butts...no homo (Originally Posted: 08/03/2013)
Is your only choice pleated pants? Are there any particular brands that fit very well with or without pleated pants?
Loki ... Try bonobos pants. No pleats and fit pretty well. I buy all my pants from their website although they're also at Nordstroms
Pants for buff thighs (Originally Posted: 04/18/2016)
Monkeys,
I've struggled my whole life finding pants that fit due to my muscular legs. I either look like a Mick Jagger in skinny jeans or a sagging gang banger due to the bottom being so loose.
Anybody have any suggestions regarding pants that fit bodybuilders/athletic body types? My only luck has been Alfani, but even those can be hit or miss. Jeans are next to impossible for me as well.
Gracias!
there was a post I saw, something about "you can either squat or wear jeans, but not both."
buddy of mine has the same issue, he wears Levi's 550
have you tried big & tall sections? maybe get a big pair of pants but then get the waist hemmed.
Just buy something that fits in the thigh and get the legs tailored. It's a pain, but depending on how big your thighs are, you're really not going to find much of anything that actually fits.
Second Levi's personally never experienced the 550's but 541 is their athletic fit, "sits at the waist with extra room in the seat and thigh with a slightly tapered leg".
Apart from that good luck lol.
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