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Petites

luvsshopping — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:44:48 GMT

Since when is 28" length in pants considered petite? Much too long!!

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shaggygirl — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:03:46 GMT

Well I'm 5 feet and 28 works perfectly for me. And the length of the petite jeans I wear from Lee is 29". Some measure slightly shorter than 29 after being washed. Actually the last time I was measured, in December, the nurse wrote down 4'11" so either I shrank another inch or wasn't standing up straight.

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GenXmuse — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:06:11 GMT

28-30 inches is industry standard for petites. I don't think I've ever seen a full length pant in petites shorter than that. Maybe a cropped length pant would fit full size for those needing a shorter inseam.

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deepwaterdotter — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:08:57 GMT

I always have to hem a 28" inseam up 1" to a 27" finished hem. I've gotten used to doing it.

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shaggygirl — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:14:40 GMT

I believe some of us like to wear our pants differently too which could account to some degree for what we consider the best length. I like mine to touch the top of my shoe in the front, even a little bend there works for me as well as covering most of my heel.

In the warm weather wearing flip flops they're even a little longer. Winter I wear mostly Clark clog type shoes so 29 works nicely.

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luvsshopping — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:17:26 GMT

Well 28" doesn't work for me, always have to be altered. I find 27" perfect. If 28"-30" is considered normal than QVC should say so, so customer can decide.

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Desertdi — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:40:49 GMT

I'm 4'10.......and your pants length......depends on HOW LONG YOUR LEGS ARE. (Long torso....short torso.) 27" works for me. However, I can't wear "extra petite" because the rise is too short.

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Kalli — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:02:06 GMT

I like 27" or 28" for regular wear. My riding jeans can be 30" but have to cuff them when walking around.

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Etoile308 — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:02:12 GMT

Petite refers to more than inseam length. And for everyone that thinks 28" is too long, others will say it's just right.

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HLP — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:21:50 GMT

@GenXmuse wrote:
28-30 inches is industry standard for petites. I don't think I've ever seen a full length pant in petites shorter than that. Maybe a cropped length pant would fit full size for those needing a shorter inseam.

28 to 30 is considered Regular not petite, 25 to 26 is petite. I wear 29 and I see some are going to a 28, I'm 5-1. I like my pants to touch my arch on my foot.

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luvmybeetle — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:24:51 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
I'm 4'10.......and your pants length......depends on HOW LONG YOUR LEGS ARE. (Long torso....short torso.) 27" works for me. However, I can't wear "extra petite" because the rise is too short.

You are certainly correct. My body is long and I have short legs. I am 5'1" now and have a 27" inseam. I know ladies who have long legs and short body that can wear longer inseams. I can't always wear petite because of the measurements in the body of the pant. That's why I appreciate Quacker Factory short length. Everybody is built differently and I believe manufacturers should think about that.

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Jk9 — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:29:35 GMT

I agree with @Desertdi . Inseam is related to body proportion and height alone doesn't determine inseam needed. I am 5'2" and usually wear a 27" inseam. I check garment measurements before I buy anything. There are several designers I don't buy because their petite inseam is too long for me. Personally, I like to see a petite inseam at 27".

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Desertdi — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:43:03 GMT

@Jk9 You are SO right about body "build". I am extra-short......and I have SHOULDERS like a defensive lineman (and not much else). I would really SQUIRM in a petite top!!! di

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CelticCrafter — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:03:49 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
I'm 4'10.......and your pants length......depends on HOW LONG YOUR LEGS ARE. (Long torso....short torso.) 27" works for me. However, I can't wear "extra petite" because the rise is too short.

@Desertdi Exactly!

I'm 5'1" so heightwise I fall into the category but petites are too short for me because I'm long-legged.

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NWOL — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:48:37 GMT

I measure 5 ft tall and I wear a 23" inseam. Petites are always too long so I have to order crop pants to get a good fit but it is hard to do in the Fall and Winter. I used to have a 26" inseam but over the years with my back, hip and knee problems I just keep getting shorter.

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luvmybeetle — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:56:39 GMT

I also wear Marla Wynn ankle pants from HSN. They normally come to my ankle but once in a while they are even too long.

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Biftu — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 19:04:44 GMT

28" inseam works for me if they are boot cut and 26/27" if they are straight leg. Some petites have longer legs. I'm just happy there are petites in retail. I remember the days when there wasn't and everything had to be shortened. That was quite an expense.

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Mmsfoxxie — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 19:21:27 GMT

At five ft tall, I can wear 28 inch inseam with my one and a half inch heels. But 27 inch is best for my athletic shoes. But us petites have to be thankful for what we can get.

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Mmsfoxxie — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 19:27:00 GMT

@GenXmuse, beyond 28 inches is dragging on us five ft and under gals. Thirty and thirty one inches is for regular heights I believe. Thirty two and higher is for talls.

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febe1 — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 19:29:28 GMT

Denim & Co's. Petites are mostly all 27" inseam. Usually when they do a 28" inseam, the 5'3" Petite model's are too long on her and she's usually got heels on.

The host Jane Tracy although 5'1 or 5'2", wears a Regular. She can do so b/c her wide hips stretch out knits and make the llength shorter. That's the case with a lot of people.

The Q's Petite models, mostly alwatys 5'3", always have heels and their pants are too long even with heels.

They do a 28" inseam so they won't miss anyone!!!