turn-ups
Folded trouser hems
Turn-ups are the folded cuffs at the bottom of trouser legs, a British term for what Americans call cuffs.
The fold creates a horizontal band of fabric at the ankle: His turn-ups collected rainwater as he walked.
The expression that's a turn-up for the books means an unexpected result or surprise—something that defies the odds.
Sleeve or wrist bands
- hemFolded garment edge
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
- jeansCasual denim trousers
- chinosCotton twill trousers
pants · slacks · denim · ankle · rolled · cuffed · hemmed · tapered
Sewing a fabric edge
- sewingCraft with needle and thread
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- alterationsChanges made to something
- tailorClothing alteration professional
fitting · measurements · bespoke · seamstress · needlework · thread · fabric · garment
cuffs
Sleeve or wrist bands
chinos · pants · slacks · denim · ankle · rolled · cuffed · hemmed · tapered · flare
hemming
Sewing a fabric edge
- sewingCraft with needle and thread
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- alterationsChanges made to something
tailor · fitting · measurements · bespoke · seamstress · needlework · thread · fabric · garment · craftsmanship
casual
Relaxed and informal
- smart-casualSemi-formal dress code
- preppyPolished, traditional aesthetic
- streetwearSkate and hip-hop clothing
vintage · retro · trendy · sartorial · outfit · ensemble · attire · wardrobe · styling · cropped
- pants partswaistband, elastic waistband, belt loop, belt loops, fly