Break

The fold or crease in trouser fabric where the pant leg meets the shoe. A 'full break' creates a noticeable fold, a 'half break' just touches the shoe, and 'no break' means the hem sits above the shoe with no folding.

Category: Fit & Tailoring.

In men's style, "break" belongs to the Fit & Tailoring 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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