Pants Fit Diagnosis

Diagonal lines pulling toward hip bone

Wrinkles angle up from the crotch toward the hip (like arrows pointing outward).

Tight or pulling across belly

Fabric pulls horizontally across the lower abdomen below the waistband.

Loose fabric drooping at center front

Excess fabric hangs below the waistband at center front, often in a fold.

Horizontal creases just below waistband (front)

Soft horizontal folds run across the front just under the waistband.

Tight across front thighs

Fabric pulls horizontally across the thighs when standing.

Crotch seam pulls to the front

The crotch seam migrates forward; the front inseam pulls toward the leg center.

Smile-shaped lines under the seat

Curved wrinkles sweep upward from the inseam area toward each hip — like a smile.

Diagonal lines pulling toward hip (back)

Wrinkles angle up from the crotch area toward the back hip/waist.

Waistband gaps at center back

The waistband stands away from the body at center back when standing.

Loose or baggy through the seat

Excess fabric through the seat — the pants look saggy from behind.

Tight or pulling across the seat

Horizontal pulling across the fullest part of the seat.

Tight across back thighs

Fabric pulls across the back thigh area when standing.

Pants pull down at back when sitting

Sitting causes the waistband to pull away from the waist at the back.

Vertical drag lines at center back

Vertical tension lines run down the center back from waist toward seat.

Pants seams twist toward front

Side seams rotate forward; the inseam isn't hanging straight down.

Crotch seam is uncomfortable when sitting

The crotch seam digs in or feels wrong when seated.

Inseam hangs forward instead of straight

The inseam angles toward the front of the leg rather than hanging straight.