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Hand-Hemming for Sneakers
This is one of the most popular ways to style your favorite jeans with sneakers.
To do this, make a diagonal fold from the outside to the inside, four inches above the pants’ stitching, then fold inward to hide the seams; you’ll see how the hem stays in place all day long.
Hemming Dress Pants
If you want to show off your ankles even with your suit or in more elegant settings like weddings and seasonal parties, there is an option for that too!
For dress pants, make a simple upward fold that doesn’t exceed 3 cm (or doesn’t go above the ankle bone), then use a needle and thread to sew it into the side seam of the pants, and once it’s secured, iron the fold for a clean and elegant look.
Hemming for Boots or High-Top Shoes
Whether it’s your favorite chelsea boots or pants you want to wear for winter, boots can also be worn with a wide hem on your pants. Check the length of your pant leg: if it just covers the boot, make a single fold; if it’s longer, you can make one or two wider folds to show off your socks and adopt a mountaineer style.
Hemming for Sandals and Espadrilles
Since we can’t ignore the comfort of sandals, the hem for these shoes is even more casual than the previous ones. Even on wide-leg pants, you can make a single fold as high as you like to create a fresh summer look.
Now that you know how to style your pants to show off your shoes (and your ankles) this summer, how will you wear them today?
