Using my vintage Ivy tape measure from "Glen Oaks Slacks, Slacks and Walk Shorts, Sam Snead Slacks, 16 East 34th Street, New York 16, New York, ORegon 9-9020,"

I just measured the rise on three pairs of vintage '70s and early '80s five-pocket USA-made cords, i.e. two pairs of Levi's 519 and a pair of leather-patch/red-label Lee, and each pair had a 12-inch rise.

That's not low, that's perfect for five-pocket cords and jeans.  For me.  Pure '70s perfection.

Levi's cords, chambray shirt, ring belt, Shetland crewneck or lambswool v-neck sweater, Clarks, Sperry canvas deck shoes, Bean brown duffle  ..........

Levi's cords with tweed sport coat all day long, for me, back in the day ..........

Last edited by Leer R. (2016-05-17 23:53:11)

The JS could sit higher if i wanted them too but its uncomfortable with a belt to wear a jeans that high.

Jeans/5 pockets should fit without the need for a belt. I am wearing a belt with the JS for the look only. They look much better with a belt.

Not sure if I mentioned this before but the JS 5pockets can be had at another retailer. These look to be a generic trouser badged up for whoever is offering them:
http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/product-info.php?colset=1&styleid=2440&shoeid=9720&brandid=6&catid=188&oldcolid=5810&stype=0&colourid=5166

Thanks gents.

Tommy, I was wearing dark navy Italian made slacks: not a great rise, TBH, and definitely not Ivy, but I like the cut. They're also made of lightweight wool, which was handy given it was pretty close yesterday. The shoes were cordovan AE MacNeils.

And you're spot on - H&J have really nailed the shoulders on the jackets now.

Last edited by McGeorge Bundyburger (2016-05-18 06:55:59)

That's really smart McGeorge, well played mate.

Bang on mcgeorge!

Last edited by stanshall (2016-05-18 14:29:28)