https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:44:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise/page/2#post-250669 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:11:58 +0000 Kari 250669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You probably do, Vix. I don't mind sharing - I got <a href="http://www.landsend.com/pp/AlloverControlCarmelaSlenderSwimsuit~191482_593.html?bcc=y&amp;action=order_more&amp;sku_0=::DSL&amp;CM_MERCH=IDX_00002__0000000134&amp;origin=index">this one</a> and absolutely love &amp; recommend it!</p> <p>Lynne, I always do the "pants dance" of adjusting my waistband after sitting down, or after walking for a while - arrrgh. In general, skirts stay in place much easier because the waistband is actually near to my natural waist! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise/page/2#post-250298 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:02:36 +0000 lynne 250298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad to hear so many others have this issue. I'm tired of hauling my jeans back up after sitting. I just bought some jeans by Jag and am having good luck with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise/page/2#post-250240 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:22:19 +0000 Vix 250240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, I didn't even notice the date. Guess it was the jean company link that got things hopping again.</p> <p>I bet I know what suit ya got since I'm always checking on their torso/underwire/cup size creations. Either way, the teal is perfect for you!</p> <p>ETA I hear you on jean price and will keep my eye out for those brands. I about passed out when I bought the Citizens but after a lifetime of avoiding jeans due to stiff fabric/bad rise issues, I have gotten my cost/wear down to nothing on those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise/page/2#post-250239 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:16:31 +0000 Kari 250239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix, how funny to see this old thread pop up!</p> <p>I did strike out on work/dress pants. I really can't find any that I like on me, even the Semantiks pair that was in the YouLookFab store. Brands like Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, or Ann Taylor Loft, which seem to be standbys for some of my curvy friends, don't fit me well.</p> <p>I did, however, luck out in jeans. Jag is a great brand for me - I like their Lucy bootcut and Sarah straight-leg pants. I also liked the Kut from the Kloth skinnies that were on sale at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this past summer.</p> <p>I have never tried the CoH brand - not dipping my toes (or wallet) into the premium denim pool yet - but have heard that the Ambers are a great cut. Thanks for the recommendation! I'm glad that you were able to find a pair of jeans that works well for you.</p> <p>RE: swimsuits, funny enough, but I actually did end up with a Land's End suit that I got during the spring. It's not only long enough, but also has underwire support AND comes in a large enough cup size for my bust. And it's a pretty teal. So great! I will totally buy suits from there from now on as long as they continue to make fabulous products. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise/page/2#post-250235 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:06:43 +0000 Vix 250235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So nice to have company in long rise misery! </p> <p>Ah, the years spent with one-piece items (bathing suits, leotards, bodysuits) cutting off my circulation....I know it's winter most places, but don't forget Lands End is one of the companies that sells long torso suits. ;)</p> <p>Kari -- </p> <p>I know you and I were talking about the short leg/long rise/short waist issue a while back re Ann Taylor's allegedly tweaked fit on their lined dress pants. I just squeak by with them.</p> <p>Did you strike out? If so I hope some of the suggestions above work. I've had bad luck with BR fits in the past, but sounds like I need to get back in there and see if it's my lucky day.</p> <p>I bit the bullet 2-3 years ago and got the Citizens of Humanity high rise Amber (mild) bootcut. [Rise is 9" in front and higher in back.] These days it seems to be harder to find the high vs medium rise, but you might keep it on your radar, especially as they could end up on sale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-250039 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 23:42:24 +0000 catgirl 250039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vani, I was supposed to go to India next week and had to cancel - I was SO looking forward to getting some clothes made!</p> <p>I have this same problem, Kari - added to which I am stubby in height. I find it's easier to buy regular pants and hem rather than wear a petite rise which is dangerously low. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-250035 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 23:37:13 +0000 jackie 250035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You should check out <a href="http://indidenim.com" rel="nofollow">http://indidenim.com</a> they let you design custom jeans specifically to your body measurements...so you get a perfect fit and they save your information so you could reorder new jeans easily...check it out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76843 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:01:40 +0000 Kari 76843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry, I didn't even see that this thread had continued after my last reply. Anne, thank you for piping in, and I appreciate your encouragement. Once I have a chance to spend some time at Nordstrom trying on different styles, I'll be sure to update how it turned out.</p> <p>Reactions to high-waisted pants are funny - so many people assume that all high-waisted pants are going to look like "mom jeans", when that's really not the case if they are the right kind of jeans on someone with a long waist or rise. (Well, they probably would look like "mom jeans" if I bought pants with a high enough rise to touch my natural waist, but still.) Regular rise pants are basically "low rise" on me.</p> <p>Great article, Carissa! I will definitely give that brand a try, although I would have to look for a super sale in order to afford a pair. Thanks so much for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76490 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:45:11 +0000 Anonymous 76490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for attaching the article Carissa. They are made for curvy women and I am not at all. However I do have a curvy daughter, maybe they will be a good fit for her. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76483 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:57:04 +0000 carissa 76483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>San,</p> <p>Cj by Cookie Johnson is supposed to be cut for the curvy woman (I guess athletic as opposed to straight?), but the straight leg Faith style fit me similar to my AG Club and Joe's Muse. The trouser however, so high waisted. It rocked from the front, but from the back I'm sure my arse looked a mile long. Thus they would look great with a jacket and a top that tucked in.</p> <p>I am not exceptionally curvy.</p> <p>See this article: <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124528869522126117.html" rel="nofollow">http://online.wsj.com/article/.....26117.html</a></p> <p>The author has actually purchased our shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76481 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:31:43 +0000 anne 76481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I am a bit late to this thread, but just wanted to say that I have measured up and I am another one with a long rise - but in my case I have a long waist as well.<br /> I measured my 1999 black trousers (pre-hipster), which sit on my waist and they are 11 1/2" in the front and 15" in the back. It may be old fashioned but I love the feel of trousers worn this high - but I haven't bought any dress pants since these ones!<br /> All the best with you "homework"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76304 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:24:40 +0000 Kari 76304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, I had no idea how common this issue is. Please no worries about "hijacking" the thread - the entire discussion is helpful because it's making me understand *why* I'm having such a hard time finding pants that work. Thank you so much to all of you who have chimed in with suggestions or sharing your similar fit challenges.</p> <p>By the way, to clarify: I am searching for both good trousers AND jeans since I have the same fit issue on the waistband with both. Generally jeans tend to be more low-rise and stiffer/less forgiving at the waist than trouser material, but they can also stretch a bit to accomodate my hips, whereas trousers need to be nearly perfect or tailored to get a great fit. Sorry that I was so un-specific.</p> <p>I do have a round "bubble butt" - it runs in the family - but since my hips are round, I'd still rather have my butt look nice and shapely. I'm more concerned about overall fit.</p> <p>So to summarize: my pant wish list is a pair of darker denim jeans that are straight-leg or a slight bootcut with a 9-10 inch rise in front and a pair of dressier trousers, preferably lined wool if I can find it, with a thick waistband that has some stretch to it.</p> <p>And my "homework" is to try on:<br /> Trousers - Classique Entier, Facconable, Wowyn, Banana Republic Martin or Jackson fit<br /> Jeans - Joe's Muse, CJ by Cookie Johnson, Christopher Blue, Levi 512s, Kasper<br /> (Any others to add to the list?)</p> <p>Carissa - your classic white shirt has actually been on my wish list since Nicole initially posted her review. I've been planning for it for a fall purchase, but it would be awesome to know if you have any upcoming sales planned!</p> <p>P.S. San, thank you for your comment about not being able to tell that I have fit issues. (You are always so kind and affirming!)<br /> That's wonderful &#38; relieving to know that it doesn't show as much when I wear the right clothes. If I had ever posted a dreaded "body type analysis" picture in form-fitting clothing, it would be painfully obvious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76298 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:37:30 +0000 shana 76298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I have the same issue and have a hard time finding jeans that are the correct rise. Of course, being short-waisted the advice is always to wear low rise in order to make your torso look more proportionate but this gives me a major muffin top!! </p> <p>Through trial and error I have figured out that the ideal rise would be 9.5 on me. If I go too much higher than about 10 in, it can be uncomfortable when I sit down and it makes my belly pouf out so I have a pretty narrow window I have to work with when it comes to pants/jeans. I am petite but I sometimes will go ahead and buy regular sizing and hem which gives me higher rise than buying pants in petite sizing. </p> <p>Joe's Muse have a 9.5in rise and look O.K. on me but someone mentioned that it can flatten out the butt and I have to admit, I didn't look much at the rear view when I last tried them on and I certainly don't want my butt to look any flatter than it already is so I am back to the drawing board. I don't have any premium denim - all the ones that I have ever tried on have too low of a rise and I don't want to spend that kind of money unless they are perfect! My white BR jeans are O.K. and otherwise I have a rag tag collection from BR, J crew, Gap, ON, &#38; AT - none of which are perfect. </p> <p>In terms of pants, I seem to have much less trouble since pant rises are usually higher. I'm also very straight on the bottom (relatively narrow hips) and it seems like so many pants are cut for rectangles rather than pears which makes no sense since most women are pears. Like Shiny, the BR Martins are my favorite - they fit consistently well on me. I think they are cut for straighter body types so you might want to try the Jackson which I think is their curvier cut. The Gap essential trousers also work for alot of people so you might try those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76261 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:44:28 +0000 Chris 76261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Levi 512's as well. Since Levi changed all their womens numbering it is confusing though. 525's have a 10"rise and i have a couple of those. Think they may not label that way anymore? Obviously Levi is not "premium" but they are a classic and if they fit, can be a reasonable addition to denim wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76254 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:58:02 +0000 Anonymous 76254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carissa, I have not heard of that brand. Are the Cj initials for something or do I ask for Cj by Cookie Johnson? I want to try them. Are they for curvy hips? I am not curvy but have a short waist, I just found out at the age of 55. We never stop learning about ourselves. I've been learning some pretty weird things lately, like one ear sticks out more than the other. You'd think I would have noticed that sooner. I digress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76253 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:56:43 +0000 Angie 76253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m glad the CJ jeans fit, Carissa! They have not worked on any of my clients yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76228 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:44:24 +0000 carissa 76228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I just went to Nordstrom today and tried the trouser jean from Cj by Cookie Johnson. Highest rise &#38; best fitting jean I've ever worn, I think. They're $200 so I haven't purchased them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76183 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:10:45 +0000 Ruchi 76183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for bringing this up,Kari.I have the same issues with trousers and jeans.Now I know that I am not the only one with these issues.I need a front rise of 10".I recently purchased a pair of Kasper jeans at Dillards and they fit me well.I did have a pair of Nine West jeans that had a higher rise but now its a size too big for me.<br /> Maya,I do have the same issue with the waistband sliding down below my tummy.I wonder why that happens.And wearing a belt to keep it in place is just not comfortable when I am constantly bending over to pick my son.The Kasper jeans also slide down about 1" but its still better than the other pairs that I own.<br /> I prefer going a size up for trousers just so that the rise is comfortable.<br /> Vani,I do agree with you that we can customize all pieces of clothing in India but buying trousers and jeans has always been a nightmare for me.Maybe coz rise is difficult to alter unlike waist and length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76172 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:12:29 +0000 Donna 76172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari - I have the same issue with being short waisted but having a long rise measurement and have much difficulty finding trousers and jeans to fit. I need a 10" rise in the front to be comfortable although sometimes I will settle for a bit less because the longer rise is scarce. I am also looking for premium jeans so I'm taking notes from the comments to your thread. Since you may be between jobs for a while, you may be interested in a non-premium jean I found that works very well for me. It's the Levi 512 style. It's a bootcut and comes in a variety of washes. I think I have a straighter hip area than you, but these jeans are very stretchy and I think they might work for you. The front rise is very comfortable for me and I haven't had issues with excessive stretching out after wearing. I usually get mine at Kohl's and they're less than $40 and on sale for less than that quite often. I also think Macy's carries this style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76171 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:40:52 +0000 carissa 76171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CE (classique entier) will have trousers in anniversary. Also they go on sale pretty regularly, you can check thier site. Note: classique entier *atelier* (available in studio 121) may be cut slightly different than the brand available in the individualist department.</p> <p>Kari, you need the CR/BH classic white shirt and a pair of premium denims. That would take you straight through the fall. I'm thinking of having a sale on our line, I'll keep you posted.</p> <p>Christopher Blue is a good moderate rise jean as well, and Cj by Cookie Johnson. Both at Nordstrom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76150 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:54:00 +0000 Anonymous 76150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of this talk is giving me a stomach ache remember so many years of ill fitting jeans made for women, with a waist band that was too tight and hip shape that was way to curvy for me. Thankfully those days are over even if pants shopping is still a chore and not a perfect science.<br /> I am 5'8" and have a long torso, but I can fit only one hand and 2 fingers from uner bust to the smallest curve of my waist. No wonder I was so uncomfortable in pants made for someone with a waist and crotch point much shorter. It is very difficult to measure the body and come up with the same numbers each time but today it looks like I measure more than 13 " from crotch point (wherever that is) to the smallest curve of my waist. Being so long in that area is something I have just learned about myself and now I know why over the years I've had the pants seams going up my rear and tight waistbands making it uncomfortable to move or sit. I have opted for men's jeans with the lower waist band in the days before the lowrise jeans for women. I always said I was built like a boy and boy's clothes fit me better. So evidently my body issues are not in the horizontal way, but in the way things are stacked vertically. My bra straps are always lengthened out all the way so I am long in that area too.<br /> Sorry if I hijacked your thread Kari. I know your issues are a real concern and it seems we have the same high waistline.<br /> You look very good in the pictures. You have a beautiful and shapely figure. Looking at you one would never know that you have fit issues or any problems regarding your figure. I guess finding out we have a high waist has shined a light on a question or two for us.<br /> <a href="http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr132/SJBD-2008/100_0842.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i477.photobucket.com/al.....0_0842.jpg</a><br /> Proof that the space between curve and crotch is very long. Why didn't I ever notice this before? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76137 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:48:10 +0000 shiny 76137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you were asking about pants and not jeans! </p> <p>For pants, I have great luck with BR Martin's. In fact, I think nearly all of my dress slacks are that brand and style. The waistband is wider and hits right at the belly button, so 9 inches. The Martin comes in varying legs - wider leg, something slimmer, etc. So try on more than one pair. </p> <p>I do believe they've changed the Martin in the past few years. I used to love the Harrison, which was high-waisted. They rarely offer the Harrison's now. I was disappointed about that, until I realized they had raised the Martin waistband up just a bit - enough to make them wearable for me!</p> <p>The other brand of dress pants I love are Tahari - you can often get these at TJMaxx and Marshall's. But these may be better for those of us who don't have much of a butt (I recall Nicole loved this brand too). </p> <p>Maya - my ideal back rise is only 11 inches! 14-15 would give me major saggy butt syndrome. :-(</p> <p>Re: anchoring: I would still not want a 12 inch front rise, even if that hits at the narrowest part of my torso. I think a waistband that high would then cut into my rib cage when I sat down. 9-10 inch is 3 inches lower than my waist, but right on my belly button. Pants with this rise stay on and stay put just fine, and are quite comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76135 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:05:24 +0000 rivoli 76135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the exact same issues as Kari and Maya. </p> <p>I tend to look for jeans/pants that have at least a 9" rise. I use my belly button as my waistline "marker". </p> <p>My go-to jeans at the moment are DKNY Soho's. They're not perfect but they're the most flattering fit I've found recently. (I haven't tried premium jeans yet.) </p> <p>I haven't shopped for dress pants in a long time-- the ones I currently wear (Dillards' store brand) are no longer made in the style I liked. I'm looking forward to trying on some of the brands Angie suggested above. </p> <p>I tried on some BR "Jackson" trouser jeans and they were awful. And these are supposedly their high-rise line. I do think the particular style I tried on was meant to be very tight around the crotch/thigh area, though. Maybe if I tried a regular bootcut style, I'd get a better fit.</p> <p>Someone asked if we measure before trying on. For me, the answer is yes. I sew some of my own clothes so I'm very familiar with my own measurements. However, since measurements can vary with the style of the garment and the type of fabric used, I think it's important to think in ranges of measurements, rather than strict numbers. For example, I am willing to try on pants with waistbands as much as 2" smaller than my actual waist (a.k.a. belly-button-line) measurement.</p> <p>Rise measurements usually remain constant, although you might want a longer measurement in dress pants than in jeans due to the looser fit.</p> <p>FYI, I'm pretty good at fitting my own sewn clothes and I still have problems with my custom-fitted pants sliding down when I walk or sit. I think Carissa is right about the pants not having a true waist indentation to hang from. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76102 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:06 +0000 Kari 76102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, thanks for all of the tips. Also, thanks for those of you that shared your similar fit issues. It's too easy to work my way into a funk over my body when I think I'm the only person that has this peculiar combination of proportions.</p> <p>Imogen, do you know of anyone who has successfully tried the Make Your Own Jeans route? Their website is full of positive reviews, but I've also come across a worrisome amount of negative testimonies about the company online. It sounds like they do not accept returns of any kind and charge you for pricey return international shipping and alterations if they make a mistake.</p> <p>I agree that skirts are way easier to fit than pants. I have been wearing skirts most of the time this spring and really feel awesome, and I've decided that some additional fall/winter dresses and dress boots are in order. But I'd miss wearing pants if I totally eschewed them from my wardrobe.</p> <p>Sounds like Shiny and Maya and I have similar preferences. My minimum requirement for front rise on pants is 9", though I prefer 10" if I can get it, and minimum 14-15" in back. The actual rise measurement of my body that I provided above - about 12-13" - is in the front. I'm not sure what my "rear rise" body measurement is - I'd have to get someone else to measure it for me.</p> <p>In the past I've not had the best luck with BR pants - their high rise pants are often too constricting in the waistband and actually end up pulling/creasing more than low rise pants do, but it's been a few years since I tried their pants. I have a couple of Ann Taylor Lindsay jeans that are okay, but they are definitely "low rise" on my body. I liked their "curvy" cut okay when I first put it on my body, but it stretched out a lot (as does all of their denim) - and they seem to have discontinued the cut anyway. I haven't found a cut of Ann Taylor Loft pants that work on me yet.</p> <p>Angie, thank you very much for the brand recommendations. I haven't tried any of those yet. Money *is* an object - I'm about to be in between jobs for an indefinite amount of time - but I can budget for a new pair or two at sale prices, at least.<br /> Do you think that the three brands you mentioned are likely to feature in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? (Or else I can find the best fit for each of those brands in stores, and scope out the Rack for sales.) Chris and Carissa, thanks for echoing the Classique Entier recommendation.</p> <p>So as to Carissa's jean recommendations... does this mean that I also may need to think about a future premium jeans purchase? That would be a whole other post or two, but since I don't wear jeans *too* often right now and already have a decent &#38; comfy pair of skinnies, I've wondered if I should just find one nice pair of premium straight-leg or bootcut jeans if I can get a great-fitting pair for a discounted price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76087 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:29:51 +0000 carissa 76087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a similar body proportion.</p> <p>Yes, for trousers I always wear Classique Entier from the Individualist department at Nordstrom.</p> <p>For jeans I wear Joe's Muse and AG Club. I'm experimenting with James Jeans now.</p> <p>I think the constant readjusting of the waistband when being worn is because the pants are so far from our natural waist indention point that they have no place to 'rest' or *anchor* and therefore move around a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76065 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:30:19 +0000 Maya 76065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if it's because short-waisted people usually have higher waists, and therefore further from the crotch point.</p> <p>My front rise is 12" and back is somewhere around 14" or 15". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76063 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:26:20 +0000 Angie 76063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad Entier fits, Chris. It's a great brand. </p> <p>Interesting. I’ve just measured too, Chris. My front rise from waist to crotch is 10.5 (back is 13.5), and I'm average-waisted (2 hands beneath the bust) and 5ft 6. How different we all are. No wonder clothes are hard to fit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76052 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:41:58 +0000 Chris 76052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All this measuring this week. New things to think about.<br /> I have a 12"rise too (front) and the pants that fit me best are Martin fit from BR.<br /> I have had luck with Classique Entier come to think of it.<br /> Angie is a genious!</p> <p>Do you all carry measuring tapes and go after the right size straight off? Or use a trial and error method? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-76049 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:32:06 +0000 Angie 76049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladies, are you measuring your front or back rises? </p> <p>Kari, if money were no object, I’d take you straight to Nordies and get you into the following dress pant brands: </p> <p>o Classique Entier<br /> o Facconable<br /> o Wowyn</p> <p>Have you tried different dress pant fits at BR and AT? Also, stitch down the tabs of the MC pants so that they stay put. As for Autumn, boots with frocks and skirts plus tights or hose are the way to go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-finding-pants-for-short-waist-038-long-rise#post-75991 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:25:39 +0000 Vani 75991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really wish I could whisk you two off to India where we can get all our clothes tailored from scratch all the time I honestly do really miss having clothes made for ME and not the other way round. I hope you can find workable alternatives and solutions. </p>