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Should trousers break on your shoe?

It depends on the look you want. A slight break—one soft fold where the hem meets the shoe—is the versatile default that works for both casual and dressy trousers. No break reads sharper and more formal, while a full break (where the hem pools slightly) reads more relaxed but can look dated on tailored trousers.

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