Ewe Mama Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Joy is as long and lanky as they come. I was trying to order some modest over the booty size 16 slim jeans from various stores, but they apparently don't go beyond 14 slim. What size comes next? Her 14 slims are too short, and she still needs the elastic waist to get the proper fit. Oh, and they need to be affordably priced. Oh wise, wonderful mamas of the Hive, please point me in the right direction! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 16 slim, then size 0 or 1 junior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiMi 4under3 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Or even double zero long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 0 or 1. Some stores even have 00! (Seems kind of silly.) My daughter was the "fit model" for Target's size 1. They based their size 1 on her body type a few years ago! So, I know they have that size. I think Old Navy does too. Delia's has small sizes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 We'll be in this situation in another year or two. My lanky kid still fits a 12 slim. I think you're at the point when you'll need to look at adult sizing. I know Aeropostale has 0, 00 (even smaller), and 000 (smaller still). They may have different lengths too, I can't remember. My older girl is not lanky, not a slim, but when she went from kid jeans to adult jeans, all of a sudden the jeans were about 6 inches too long! After 14's she had enough curve to go to adult sizing. Old Navy 0's fit perfectly, but I did have to cut off 4-6 inches and re-hem them. All that just to say that if you can find the waist small enough, I think you will be able to find brands with the length you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Once she jumps to juniors sizes, she might not need the elastic since the waist is smaller than the hips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 They also do have a 000 now, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 16 slim, then size 0 or 1 junior Do you know which stores actually carry a 16 slim? I tried our usual stores (Old Navy, Walmart, JCPenney) but they all stopped at 14 slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 0 or 1. Some stores even have 00! (Seems kind of silly.) My daughter was the "fit model" for Target's size 1. They based their size 1 on her body type a few years ago! So, I know they have that size. I think Old Navy does too. Delia's has small sizes as well. This is really good to know. I can't remember that far back. I think I went straight into a size 1 or 3, but I had more curves at that point and I was also much older when I needed to switch to juniors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Once she jumps to juniors sizes, she might not need the elastic since the waist is smaller than the hips. I hope this is the case, but I have buttonhole elastic and I know how to use it! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 I was surprised to learn that 5•7•9 is still open. I know they sell a zero. Not sure about double zero. When I went to their website I got a security warning for using the store locator, but the rest of the site looked okay. They also had a sister site linked called Rainbow. Rainbow also listed size 0. Wet Seal carries 00. Don't know if you will find the elastic waist, though. Not sure if any of that helps! I didn't know they were still around anymore. I remember shopping there for size 1 when I was a senior in high school. I will have to check for stores around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 My dd went to 0 at Old Navy, but 3s at Target are a little snug (and 5s too big.) Why can't everyone just get on the same page with sizing??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 We'll be in this situation in another year or two. My lanky kid still fits a 12 slim. I think you're at the point when you'll need to look at adult sizing. I know Aeropostale has 0, 00 (even smaller), and 000 (smaller still). They may have different lengths too, I can't remember. My older girl is not lanky, not a slim, but when she went from kid jeans to adult jeans, all of a sudden the jeans were about 6 inches too long! After 14's she had enough curve to go to adult sizing. Old Navy 0's fit perfectly, but I did have to cut off 4-6 inches and re-hem them. All that just to say that if you can find the waist small enough, I think you will be able to find brands with the length you need. Thanks for the warning. My sewing machine is always loaded and at the ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I just checked old navy's size charts: size 14 slim waist is 24.5 inches and women's size 1 is 24 inches. So if the waist fits on a 14s, you'd probably be pretty safe going with a size 1 at Old Navy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Thank you for this thread! I have several pairs of size 16 jeans for T this year, but when the next growth spurt hits, they'll be history. I was just wondering what to do for inexpensive jeans (because she's still growing a couple inches a year). Target has a sale this week for $10 jeans. They have size 16, but I don't know if they have slim 16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Thank you for this thread! I have several pairs of size 16 jeans for T this year, but when the next growth spurt hits, they'll be history. I was just wondering what to do for inexpensive jeans (because she's still growing a couple inches a year). Target has a sale this week for $10 jeans. They have size 16, but I don't know if they have slim 16. I just checked online...no 16 slim. They have 16 plus everywhere, but not 16 slim. Arrrgghhh. I really don't want to pay $40 for each pair of jeans when she's just going to outgrow them is 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Once she jumps to juniors sizes, she might not need the elastic since the waist is smaller than the hips. Yes. I spent ages and ages looking for jeans that my then 14-yo could wear to high school that didn't give her "bubble butt". She needed to pull in the 14-slims the elastic button tape. But I mean, there's a certain age where you can't be running around with jeans with a bubble butt. American Eagle has 00 in three lengths and a range of styles - that's been our go-to. Old Navy Rock Star jeans are also cut very small, and 0 will work (they don't have 00). The other Old Navy styles are cut much more generously, and did not work. I also found that the smallest size at Forever 21 can sometimes work (and that's like size 24 or 25? Sizing's way different there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Ok new question, which cuts/styles would be best for keeping her booty covered when she jumping around and playing? She is still a little girl, she just happens to be a very tall girl, with large feet. :D. When we go shoe shopping she heads to the women's 9.5 and I go to the kids 3.5. It's hysterical. I am looking for something that she can bend down in and not have to be self-conscious about her booty hanging out. I hate watching girls tug at their shirts and pants all. Day. Long. To sum up- - size 0 or 00 if they don't come with elastic -modest cut for a tomboy's antics (no flashing booty while bending down) -not too baggy, not too fitted in the legs. She has to be able to move comfortably -less than $25/pair Where do I find such as these? When I look at the styles on line, they look like they were painted on. Not exactly the look we want/need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Yes. I spent ages and ages looking for jeans that my then 14-yo could wear to high school that didn't give her "bubble butt". She needed to pull in the 14-slims the elastic button tape. But I mean, there's a certain age where you can't be running around with jeans with a bubble but. We call this phenomenon "bucket butt" when the waist is too big and gapes open in the back. I suffer from bucket butt on a regular basis when I try to wear jeans. I have no butt. Joy, on the other hand, has the very high, bubble booty that many young AA girls have, but that's the only place she has any curves. Everywhere else is beanpole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 One more question...when the jean descriptions give the rise measurements, are they front rise or back rise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 My suggestion would be to go to a local thrift or consignment store. They have LOTS of jeans in 0, 1, 2, etc. Then she could try on lots of brands and sizes for the best fit. It saves money and the jeans still are in great shape. Our local thrift stores just had $1 sale on their boutique items (fancy name brands) so my dd got a few pairs each for $1 that would have cost $40++++ at the mall. Another plus is that you know how they will fit after they are washed so you aren't playing the "how much will they shrink" game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Try Justice. They have super skinny styles too. I would definitely look at Juniors sizing. IMO, size 14 and 16 fit bigger children better than they fit slim teens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Both girls switched into juniors sizes at around 100 pounds (which worked out to a height of 5'2 and 4'10). Besides the major department stores, American eagle and Aeropostale seem to be popular for junior's sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okra Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Size 0 or 1. Really, my daughter can wear both sizes, as they are not much different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn121 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 JC Penny's used to carry up to 16 in both plus and slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Justice goes to 18 or 20 slim. Target's jeans are usually cheap and last just fine. My DD can wear regular 16 in their girls jeans and is a 5 in junior/ladies to fit comfortably/not tightly. I think 0=12/14? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 In my experience if I read a tag that says "low rise" they are referring to where it rests in regards to the navel. But I assume that they are low all around. So I pretty much picture myself trying to sit down and not showing my underwear or butt crack and figure they are not the pants for me :laugh: But it doesn't have to say "low rise" to rest at or below the navel. Those are just lower in my experience. In my experience, "low rise" means full moon, "mid rise" means half moon, and "high rise" means there's too much cloud cover so no chance of moon visibility (aka no booty exposure at all, no matter how she moves around. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 JC Penny's used to carry up to 16 in both plus and slim. I have checked their site and when i look for 16 slim, they don't exist. They have 16 regular and 16 plus, but their slims seem to stop at 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 My suggestion would be to go to a local thrift or consignment store. They have LOTS of jeans in 0, 1, 2, etc. Then she could try on lots of brands and sizes for the best fit. It saves money and the jeans still are in great shape. Our local thrift stores just had $1 sale on their boutique items (fancy name brands) so my dd got a few pairs each for $1 that would have cost $40++++ at the mall. Another plus is that you know how they will fit after they are washed so you aren't playing the "how much will they shrink" game. This is probably the route we will take. I just hate the dressing rooms at our nearest Goodwill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Size 0 or 1. Really, my daughter can wear both sizes, as they are not much different. How tall is your dd and what is her weight? Joy is just shy of 5'2 and weight 86lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okra Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 How tall is your dd and what is her weight? Joy is just shy of 5'2 and weight 86lbs. My daughter is 5' 1" and weighs 90 pounds. We have bought her jeans at Kohl's successfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 IF you live in a more urban area, go check out the Goodwills in the more high end areas of town. They often have more high end items and the stores might be nicer. This is probably the route we will take. I just hate the dressing rooms at our nearest Goodwill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Remember that clothing sizes are not standardized. One company's 0 may be another's size 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Remember that clothing sizes are not standardized. One company's 0 may be another's size 3. This is true. My oldest dd is a size 1 at American Eagle, but at Kohls recently, she was a size 5. That frustrated her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Remember that clothing sizes are not standardized. One company's 0 may be another's size 3. Gah! Let's complicate things even more. I will be bald by the time we find this child new blue jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 My dd went into size 0 skinny jeans from Old Navy at age eleven. They looked like regular jeans on her legs (not skinny jeans) and fit her waist well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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