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The front has vertical front pockets, a button fly, and suspender buttons. The back can have two welt pockets or none at all, a back cinch belt and a split back waistband with suspender buttons. The hems at the bottom of the legs are shorter at the center front than the center back and have a very slight flare.

Fiber: Cotton, wool, or linen for period correct, modern blends for easy care.
Fabric: Any medium (bottom) weight fabric, twill, cavalry, duck, jean, denim; Worsted wool, including plain weave, gabardine, serge, tropical, kersey, cassimere (twill weave worsted suiting pattern, aka "serge with stripes")
Pattern: Striped, herringbone, checked, plaid, plain.
Colors: Blue, brown, gray, black.
Pockets: Pocketing, selesia, or light twill.
Lining: Striped cotton or cotton/poly blend.
Facing: Brown chintz or cotton, or dark matching cotton.
Notions: Eleven ¾" buttons (6 suspender and 5 fly buttons), two 5/8" fly buttons. one 1" or 1¼" cinch buckle. Optional: Two large hooks and eyes to close the front waistband instead of a button.

Sizing Information:

All the sizes are included, as given below.

MEN'S SLIM - Waist 5 to 7 inches smaller than hip
Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Waist	28	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50
Hip	35	37	39	41	43	45	47	49	51	53	55	57
MEN'S MATURE - Waist same as hip
Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Waist	35	37	39	41	43	45	47	49	51	53	55	57
Hip	35	37	39	41	43	45	47	49	51	53	55	57
MEN'S PORTLY - Waist 3 inches bigger than hip
Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Waist	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Hip	35	37	39	41	43	45	47	49	51	53	55	57
WOMEN'S - Waist 10 inches smaller than hip
Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Waist	22	24	26	28	30	32	34	36	38	40
Hip	32	34	34	38	40	42	44	46	48	50
Note: Men's inseams are 34". Women's inseams are 30". Longer lengths will need more yardage.