We had a clothing store. Open for decades. (Almost before any one here was alive, including us)
We also had a tailor.
And we yes, often measured "rise".
To our cringing dismay, with what we read here, we never used the words "crotch" or "pit". (Underarm seam)
When you are holding a tape measure at the center seam of a man's pants, one stays away from any words that could be deemed inappropriate .
Additionally, many (most) people have one leg (arm) longer than another, many discrimatiing customers prefer that the item hangs exactly on each leg. So each needs to be measured.
As to "junk", the standard question to a man is "on which side do you dress?" As that is considered in fit with length. (Sometimes shorts as well)
With womens size, yes, rise is more of an issue than length.
We also carried a "working man's" cut, Where a man's thighs were considerably bigger than the waist. ( necessary because bringing in the pockets too much, they can meet.) As that cut became harder to find, the back pockets had to be removed and replaced at a correct position).
And, the tailoring was mostly free.
Really, if one prefers a very good fit, SOME items just are too hard to buy online.
(Says one who has tried with mixed results)
