A Pants Plea From An Apple Girl

meggie

Hey Guys!,

I need your advice. I'm a typical Apple body shape, no hips or butt, skinny legs, big boobs and a pot belly. The problem I've run into for years is pants. None of them look decent on me. They all bag in the butt as if I had recently had lipo that had gone horribly, horribly awry. Not a sexy look, let me tell you. It's really starting to bum (excuse the pun) me out. I know that each body type has its own challenges so how can an "Apple" girl look from behind?

14 years ago

Dressing

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Latest reply was from Freckles

chewyspaghetti

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You may be able to have the seat of your pants tailored.

14 years ago

Kari

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I have not done this myself (I have butt to spare, but unfortunately my middle isn't that lean either, and generally pants don't like my long rise.) But anyway, if you are crafty seamstress or have a trusted tailor, I've heard that taking in the seat of pants is not that tricky of an alteration:
http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/h.....othes2.htm

14 years ago

elpgal

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I have a similar shape and find pants very tough to find.

I get dress pants altered at the dry-cleaners but they only alter pants that have a waistband split in the back center. Pants from Ann Taylor and Limited used to be reliable standby's for me (I also require a petite fit and a lower rise which tends to complicate things). Currently, I am loving Paige denim.

14 years ago

Anonymous

Hello me! I also lack the bum entirely and have a high waist:) Tailoring is the answer. Fit over the hips and waist, and take the bum in. There are more ways to do that, and it is very worth! don't beat yourself up, this is a good time to be flat butted! I like how streamlined I look with cigarette pants/skinny jeans heels and a jacket to shape and cover the midriff!

14 years ago

banananutmuffin

Active Member

I have the exact same body type! Hubby says I always walk around looking like I just... um... went to the bathroom in my pants. Not the most elegant description, but he's not an elegant guy.

For me, it's mostly trial and error. I just try them on and hope for the best. I rarely wear pants for this reason, though.

14 years ago

Aziraphale

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I don't have a very generous booty either, and I've had many a pair of jeans successfully taken in at the seat. They just open up the back seam and tighten it. They have to cut through the waistband, but when they sew it back together, the new seam is hidden under the belt loop and you can't even tell.

In fact, I'm the queen of alterations in general, being only 5'1". I'm always having hems and sleeves shortened, shoulders taken in, and darts added. It's amazing how much better your clothes look if they fit you perfectly!

14 years ago

meggie

Active Member

Thanks guys! I will look into tailoring and you're right Elisabeth, clothes look so much better when they're tailored!

14 years ago

crwilson

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I have the exact same body type, and I avoid pants. When I have to find them, I look for fits that are for "straight" bodies. Gap has a straight fit, I think, and ATL has the "modern" fit and the "Marisa" fit which is better for apples. I'm too lazy to get things tailored, so that's out for me, but it's obviously the best solution.

14 years ago

HelenInCanada

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Oh heaven, you're a funny one!

As a fellow Apple, I know how haaaaard it is to find pants that look good and fit well! I'm not a tailor-whiz expert, so I'll defer to the other commenters on that, but what works for me is buying pants with stretch in them (wool + nylon, cotton + spandex, etc.) That way you won't have to go up to the max size for your body to accomodate your waist comfortably, yet have them looking unfortunately too baggy in the thighs and behind. Some brands work better than others, too. I've heard Not Your Daughter's Jeans, for example, are good, but I haven't tried them yet. I've had success with Old Navy sweetheart classic bootcuts. Lots of trying on, scrutinizing the mirror from all angles, repeat & rinse will ensue when shopping for pants...we've all been there!

14 years ago

Freckles

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I tried on Not Your Daughters jeans and found that the maximum sucking in part was in the thighs which is not my problem. The fit was okay but I didn't feel that it highlighted my assets and really was working against me so not worth the money. Evan-Picone makes the most amazing pants. Flat front, side zip with two darts both front and back. I'm 5"6" and long legged, you just need to be sure there is enough hemn for ppl, as he is known as a petite sizer but the pants are regular length.

14 years ago

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