Carrot Fit

A trouser cut that is roomy through the hips and thighs but tapers sharply below the knee to a narrow ankle opening. Named for the carrot shape, it combines comfort on top with a modern lower silhouette.

Category: Silhouettes & Cuts.

In men's style, "carrot 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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