Why is it so difficult to find good work pants for my friend?
I did the math recently and realized it’s been 15 or so years since I’ve had to buy a pair of work pants, and you know what? Right now it’s very challenging!
I don’t feel like it’s too much to ask for pants that are comfy, not-too-tight, professional looking and have fabric that feels good against one’s skin.
Oh, and as a petite person, I also have the additional challenge of finding pants that aren’t too long. Side note, I know from experience that if I need to get pants hemmed, I will never, ever take them to the tailor, and they’ll stay that length for years and will never get worn. Sigh.
How about pockets? Normally, they’d be a prerequisite for me, too, but I’m at the point where I’m willing to let it go because it’s been that hard finding a pair of pants that I don’t hate! LOL.
The new job I’m starting next week is a good example.
Anyhow, I recently ordered some petite pants that seemed cute from different stores (GAP Banana Republic Ann Taylor, and some other brands from Nordstrom). However, I had to return them because they were too short, too long, itchy, or had weird pockets.
I ordered a few dark jeans and trousers online from Madewell. I’m crossing my fingers that they will fit.
I bought a pair of jeans from them about 6 months ago, and they’ve been the only pair of pants I’ve tried in the last few years that fit me perefectly.
I purchased the Madewell pants below in petite sizing, but FYI, most of their cuts are also available in standard, plus and tall sizes, too, in case you’re interested.
- The Petite Harlow Wide Leg Pant – I like how these trousers look like I’ll be able to easily dress them up or down. They’re machine wash and dry (yay), and there’s a lot of colors to choose from. I chose a dark gray plaid and a navy dark.
- The Petite Perfect Wide Leg Jean in Caronia Wash – Last time I worked in an office, dark jeans passed as work pants, just as long as you had a professional looking sweater, shirt or jacket on top. I like these jeans because of the color, the loose fitting and the wide legs.
- The Petite Perfect Vintage Jean – Another dark jean! This is mainly because of the comments about how comfortable and soft they are.
I’m hoping something in this crop of work pants will fit decently and won’t look too weird on me. They should arrive soon. Let’s hope they fit. If they don’t I’m showing up on my first day in black stretchy pants and a blazer.
Please help this cat who is currently without pants!
Your friendly local beauty addict
Karen