PeterPan Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 My little one is long and lean for his age, and if his pants don't fall off, then they leave him with a case of plumber's butt, hehe. (No offense intended to all the plumbers!) Right now he's wearing a pair of Hanna Andersson's, and they're really severe, just very wide in the waist. But I love the quality, the durability, and the way they span sizes. Any particular places I should look for pants for a skinny boy? And this is weird, don't even know what it's called, maybe the inseam? He'll have a pair of pants that fits in the leg length, the part from the crotch to the ankles, but it won't have enough from the waist to the crotch. It seems like none of the pants he's had so far fit him quite right. (Walmart, JCPenny's, and an expensive baby brand from a department store, one of those splurge things). I have some overalls from Kohls to use with him, and I'm hoping they fit (since I got them on clearance last fall!). I'm thinking the overalls will at least keep them UP, lol. Any suggestions on what I'm looking for? I'm thinking that crotch issue means he's long-waisted, right? Or maybe he's just plain skinny? I could check again, but so far he's been in the 50th percentile for weight and 90's for height. He does eat all he wants, lol. He's just a very active boy! Thanks for any tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 We get normal pants for my skinny kid, but make sure they have the adjustable waists. Those work beautifully for my son and most places have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 My little one is long and lean for his age, and if his pants don't fall off, then they leave him with a case of plumber's butt, hehe. (No offense intended to all the plumbers!) Right now he's wearing a pair of Hanna Andersson's, and they're really severe, just very wide in the waist. But I love the quality, the durability, and the way they span sizes. Any particular places I should look for pants for a skinny boy? And this is weird, don't even know what it's called, maybe the inseam? He'll have a pair of pants that fits in the leg length, the part from the crotch to the ankles, but it won't have enough from the waist to the crotch. It seems like none of the pants he's had so far fit him quite right. (Walmart, JCPenny's, and an expensive baby brand from a department store, one of those splurge things). I have some overalls from Kohls to use with him, and I'm hoping they fit (since I got them on clearance last fall!). I'm thinking the overalls will at least keep them UP, lol. Any suggestions on what I'm looking for? I'm thinking that crotch issue means he's long-waisted, right? Or maybe he's just plain skinny? I could check again, but so far he's been in the 50th percentile for weight and 90's for height. He does eat all he wants, lol. He's just a very active boy! Thanks for any tips! I've got skinny boys and buy all their pants at Sears. They carry Levi's and Lee brands, and both of those have the adjustable waist (the kind with the elastic inside that you pull and button). I buy them at Sears because under their Kidvantage program they will replace them if they get holes in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Ooo, that makes sense. Why didn't I think of that!! Probably because I never needed them with dd, lol. Ok, well bummer, I bet HA doesn't make boys pants like that, sniff. These are so cute, with patches on the knees, cuffs that roll... Well now at least I know what I'm looking for, thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Ooo, that makes sense. Why didn't I think of that!! Probably because I never needed them with dd, lol. Ok, well bummer, I bet HA doesn't make boys pants like that, sniff. These are so cute, with patches on the knees, cuffs that roll... Well now at least I know what I'm looking for, thanks!!! If they've got belt loops you could just use a belt. That's what I had to do with my oldest couple of boys until the elastic pull waist became more common. I was able to buy a small braided leather belt at Children's Place when my oldest was a toddler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I used to buy Gap and Levi brand (with adjustable waist) for ds, they tend to run a little on the thinner side. Old Navy never fit right on my skinny kids. A great way to help solve this is to go to a store like TJ Maxx or Ross where you can look at several brands in the same rack. It is amazing how much brands vary in sizing and styles. I have also had great luck at 2nd hand, kid consignment stores, and I prefer this option for denim. They are usually shrunk, soft and broke in by the time they get to the second hand store. I hate to see little kids trying to sit and play in stiff jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Now you've done it. Now I have an excuse to say I HAVE to go to Baby Gap and buy those cute outfits... LOL It's in the big city, but next time I'm that way, I'll have to stop and look. Actually, I think I have a single pair of Gap pants I bought on clearance last year, in the flurry of pregnancy bliss. They had ducks or dogs or something cute on them. I'll have to dig them out and compare how they're cut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpupg Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 We get normal pants for my skinny kid, but make sure they have the adjustable waists. Those work beautifully for my son and most places have them. :iagree: This was the only real answer for our skinnies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 When my ds was little, I solved that problem by having him wear overalls a lot. For "dressy" clothes, I remember him having little khakis from Baby Gap. Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I haven't bought long pants there in awhile, but I always found H&M pants to be designed for the long and skinny--which makes sense, since it's a Swedish company. I don't know if they've Americanized their sizing lately, though. They also generally have adjustable waists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence1978 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'll 3rd or 4th the adjustable waist pants for a skinny boy. I also just bought my skinny DS a pair of jeans from Kohls. They are the Sonoma brand in a Slim cut. They fit beautifully. I've also had luck with Levi's Slim cut. Never had much luck with Old Navy or Gap for him. I think they cut their clothes more generously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I have a dd, not a ds, but she needs Slim pants with the adjustable waist on top of it - the regulars, even with the adjustable waist, bunch up so she gets pillow butt, or fall down. Regular Slims without an adjustable waist are also too wide. The most reliable place I've found these is Gap and Old Navy, though I've had sporadic luck elsewhere, like Target. I think the Levi's/Lees others mention can also be found for boys, but I haven't seen them for girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I buy my skinny son jeans at Target with the adjustable waist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Kohl's Sonoma brand has adjustable waists for boys, and they're inexpensive. RIght now they're on sale (buy one, get one free, so it's $25/2 pair). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haysmommy Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 What size are you looking for? My youngest ds is also very skinny and our problem was that it was hard to find an adjustable waist until 2t. Have you looked at Mini-Boden? Their pants have working drawstrings or adjustable waists in even the smaller sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 My nephew is long and lean, too. My sister says Old Navy pants work best for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 He's going into 24 months, so the 2T available in slim will be fine. I didn't realize how many options we have! I'm sure the ideas you all have given me will work out. Thanks! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I buy Kohl's Sonoma brand in slim for Mac and they fit very well. (And now I have to go stock up because they're on sale, lol.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I too have had good luck with Land's End slim, especially for littles. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Can someone tell me who makes adjustable waists in bigger sizes? We just hit 6 (6 long in some brands) on the length, but ds still wears 2t/3t underwear. He is super skinny! We live in FL and wear shorts most of the time, but he will need new jeans for the 2 cold months, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Can someone tell me who makes adjustable waists in bigger sizes? We just hit 6 (6 long in some brands) on the length, but ds still wears 2t/3t underwear. He is super skinny! We live in FL and wear shorts most of the time, but he will need new jeans for the 2 cold months, lol. Kohl's Sonoma brand has larger sizes. I just bought my son size 6 jeans there yesterday. They had them in even larger sizes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisasaysto Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Children's Place also has a size 6 boys and girls in slim with adjustable waists. It's pretty much all my kids wear (they both wear 6 slim even though they are three years apart), and truly my son still could use some extra length still. I've been thinking of getting some navy flannel and sewing some cuffs on them for the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Kohl's Sonoma brand has adjustable waists for boys, and they're inexpensive. RIght now they're on sale (buy one, get one free, so it's $25/2 pair). OK, I just went there and tried these and they fit my son. That's really saying something. The Sonoma brand size slim fit my son. :svengo: Excuse me while I pick myself up off the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bobeen Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 My friend and I were tired of not finding pants that fit our tall, slim boys, so we decided to start a company that would! Stringbeans Clothing makes pants for boys and girls size 6-14, in truly slim sizes. Visit our site at stringbeansclothing.com. We also make these super cute iron on pant cuffs, so you can lengthen too-short pants. We spent about 18 months researching sizes and fabrics, and we're very proud of what we've developed. Love to hear from any parent looking to fit their stringbeans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enlarsh Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 We had success with the Old Navy slim pants with the adjustable waist just last week. They were having a sale price of $14/pair if you buy two or more. We added a belt and they work just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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