jenn- Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 My DD has officially outgrown the kids section of clothing. She doesn't like the super low rise of most junior sized pants. The women's pants that I have held up to her have been way too long. She is measuring in at just shy of 5'4" now and I am sure she will get over that this winter (probably right after I buy her new pants :glare: ). So does she need petite sized women's pants? What is the general height range of petite clothing size? She is skinny but has a slight rear end care of her gymnastics, so any brands that work better for this shape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I love American Eagle Outfitters jeans. They have several fits that have enough rise in the back. I am 5'3 and almost a half and the short fits me perfect. I wear a 0/2 but have a big rear and most jeans are too low, so maybe these would work for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 My DD has officially outgrown the kids section of clothing. She doesn't like the super low rise of most junior sized pants. The women's pants that I have held up to her have been way too long. She is measuring in at just shy of 5'4" now and I am sure she will get over that this winter (probably right after I buy her new pants :glare: ). So does she need petite sized women's pants? What is the general height range of petite clothing size? She is skinny but has a slight rear end care of her gymnastics, so any brands that work better for this shape? My dd reached this last winter. I found some pants at Shopko that fit her perfect and yet they were the misses petite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I wear the petite size pants. It took me years to realize this is what I needed to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 5'4" is petites. They should have much more of a selection than the junior section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett_ashley Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'm almost 5'4" and some petites are too short. She's definitely the tallest that petites will fit. I end up buying misses pants mostly and hemming them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I wear the petite size pants. It took me years to realize this is what I needed to do. :iagree: After 15 years of pants being too long, I finally realized that is why they make petite sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevilla Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Get her pants hemmed - that's what I do. Petites dont fit me right but regular are too long, so hemming them for my 29" is my solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'm 5'2" and sometimes petites are too short. Whether pants fit me really depends on the brand and style of pants/jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 At Old Navy, they have a "short" length option that fits me well, and I'm 5'4. It seems to be not as short as most petite pants, but shorter than the standard sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 Thanks for the responses. They give me somewhere to start at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'm almost 5'4" and some petites are too short. She's definitely the tallest that petites will fit. I end up buying misses pants mostly and hemming them. :iagree: I'm just under 5'3". Before I had kids and I was a skinny minny, petites were great but now it really depends on the fit. You may want to err on the side of a little too long. 5'4" is right at the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'm 5'2" and sometimes petites are too short. Whether pants fit me really depends on the brand and style of pants/jeans. :iagree: I have longer legs and a shorter torso. Many petites are floods on me, even though I'm only 5'2". Some brands now sell lengths that are say 30 inches, which is often a good length for me depending on what shoes I'm wearing. I have also bought normal lengths and had them hemmed. If you order online, just start looking at inseam lengths. If you find pants that do fit well, or choose to have some altered by a tailor, figure out what lengths she likes with different types of shoes (does she ever wear shoes with a heel, or does she typically wear flats?). Once you have a feel for a good inseam length on her, you can read descriptions of inseam length online and have an idea of whether there is a good chance they'll fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'm just under 5'4", and have found that Levis in the short length fit me better than petites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghee Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'm 5'2" and sometimes petites are too short. Whether pants fit me really depends on the brand and style of pants/jeans. :iagree: I am 5'4 and I typically have to shop for a regular size that runs a bit short. I have a short torso/long legs combination that means petite pants look like I'm outgrowing them. Lisa, do you mind sharing the AE fits that work for you? Going in that store makes me feel like an old maid, but maybe if I had an idea of what to look for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 At Old Navy, they have a "short" length option that fits me well, and I'm 5'4. It seems to be not as short as most petite pants, but shorter than the standard sizes. :iagree: Dd wears Old Navy jeans. They have 4 (I think) different cuts with different rises and short lengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 My daughter buys most of her pants at Kohls in the juniors department. She buys a "short" and by no means are they hip huggers or leave everything showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 5'4 here. Petites are too short for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I like the Old Navy short length. I usually hem pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I think Land's End will hem women's pants to whatever length you specify. Just measure the inseam of a pair of pants she currently has that is the right length (allowing for a little shrinkage). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchel210 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I use Ny and Co. petite jeans. My favorite and they have sales all the time for 40% off. My DD tried on jeans this week at American outfitters and they are really nice as well. She tried regular size and they had been pretty long. I noticed later they had short....but we didtn try them on. The rise is pretty low in the regular pants so it is well below your belly button. I cant use Old navy...i think they are too low in front....but that may be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'm 5'4" and the petites are always too short. If they're too long, I just have them hemmed. What a pain. Women's trousers should come in lengths like men's do. It makes so much more sense! I wear a 0/2 but have a big rear and most jeans are too low, so maybe these would work for her. 0/2? I may have to block you. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'm 5'4" and the petites are always too short. If they're too long, I just have them hemmed. What a pain. Women's trousers should come in lengths like men's do. It makes so much more sense! 0/2? I may have to block you. :D Oh geez :lol:I weighed 200 pounds when my kids were born though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Oh geez :lol:I weighed 200 pounds when my kids were born though :tongue_smilie: So how are you a 0/2 now??? I must know your secret. Just please don't say diet and exercise, 'cause I'm not down with those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 So how are you a 0/2 now??? I must know your secret. Just please don't say diet and exercise, 'cause I'm not down with those. I really hate exercising. I lift weights and do the lower carb thing. And I don't mean tiny weights, I mean lifting weights with the intention of building muscle. You wouldn't believe what I actually weigh, it's a lot more then one would guess Ok I don't want to high jack the thread :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'm just shy of 5.4", regular sizes that come in short work better for me than petites. Old Navy and Maurice's both carry jeans in short lengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I am 5'3 and I only buy jeans from Maurices. They carry short. They have a few different styles and the rise varies. I have had really good luck there. I also second Levi's, in short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I wear the petite size pants. It took me years to realize this is what I needed to do. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 You know, I had totally forgotten that most major brands come in a short length which is actually different then petite. I hope she quickly grows out of this awkward in between size. Well, not too quickly. She needs to fit her gymnastics competition leo until December. Then she can shoot up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I am 5'3 and I only buy jeans from Maurices. They carry short. They have a few different styles and the rise varies. I have had really good luck there. I also second Levi's, in short. I second Maurices. I'm 5'1-ish, and the "short" pants are a little too long, but would be perfect if I was a couple inches taller. I usually wear them out by walking on them. They also carry "x-short", but not all stores have every size. If one store is out of a size, they'll call another store to hold a pair for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I'm also right about 5' 4" and petites don't fit me well. I've realized I'm proportioned exactly right for misses sizes, but my legs are short! :D I've also had good luck at Kohls... several of their jeans, and many of the Dockers style pants, come in a short length. And this: Just please don't say diet and exercise, 'cause I'm not down with those. Like!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Yes, look at petites. My 15yo is about 5'4 and about 100#, and she wears a size 4 womens' petite or a size 3 juniors. Sometimes she can wear "normal" XS womans things -- tshirts, etc -- but for items where length really matters, we generally need petites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 It depends on how she's proportioned. I'm 5'4" and my legs are too long for US petites. Someone who is longer in the torso would fit them fine. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 As far as petites, it really depends on if her height is in her torso or her legs. I am 5'3", but short-waisted, so I find the petite pants too short for me. I tend to buy Gloria Vanderbilt jeans at Palais Royal. I've also bought jeans at Old Navy. They have several different styles to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 It depends on how she's proportioned. I'm 5'4" and my legs are too long for US petites. Someone who is longer in the torso would fit them fine. Laura Should have read your post before I responded. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I have two daughters who are 5'4 1/2". One has a short torso and long legs and she wear normally size 2 pants. The other one has a long torso and short legs, she wears either some specific short regular pants or more often either petites or a large children's size (like 16). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I am 5'3 and sometimes the petites are too short. I like pants from: Aeropostale (these always seem to be the right length, but I have to be careful about the low-rise thing) Anne Taylor (I have to get size 0 and occasionally a petite) Old Navy (hit and miss and I feel like their quality has gone down in the last 5 years) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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