What to look for in a trousering?*

[couch]

Not much to add to David's excellent summary except that the third option, of DAKS tops, stays up well for me without braces. Since the tabs and buttons sit on the waistband itself rather than half below it, and since I have the trousers cut so the waistband sits at my actual waist, the geometry works well. I'm just under six feet, 30.5" waist. I don't have an especially prominent seat, just the usual musculature, and the widening at the hips and seat is plenty to keep the trousers up if the waistband is properly sized. Here's a reminder of the idea, though my waistbands may be a touch wider than this:

[MRJ]

Guys, I envy you your slim waists. I agree that having wider hips than waist will mean side adjusters or DAKS will be sufficient on well cut trousers. Having said that braced trousers do hang better and never need adjusting during the day. I know a no of slim guys who wear braced trousers and the effect is simply stunning. I am a bit of a convert although I don't like showing braces so double breasted or waistcoated suits work best

[Sir Royston]

Gentlemen.. Hello..

For my trousering requirements i always have a simple set of "must haves"
i use these rules for my Cords, Moleskins and tweeds.... well, most things really

1. Fishtail back for braces
2. Brace buttons.. usually on the inside for cords etc but for a suit on the outside if to be worn with a waistcoat
3. Button fly
4. rear adjustable strap and buckle for perfect fit
5. Turn ups
6. Casual trousers usually flat front but for suits a single pleat front.

Regards. RBH

[hectorm]

Here's a reminder of the idea:

IMO one of the advantages of side adjusters over braces is that -as seen here- you can remove your jacket and look relaxed but still neat. Show your braces (definitely one of the supporting articles that do their job in the shadows and shouldn´t be shown) and you´ll look more unfinished.