Athletic Fit

A garment cut with extra room in the thighs and seat while maintaining a taper through the lower leg. Designed for men with muscular legs who find slim and regular cuts too restrictive.

Category: Silhouettes & Cuts.

In men's style, "athletic fit" belongs to the Silhouettes & Cuts family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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