Long Legs - anyone else??
 

I have long legs (I'm almost 6 ft), and need tall size pants. I'm looking for a basic pair of tan/beige dress pants. Easy right? Wrong. My go to store used to be JCPenney - online. I think they have changed the demographic they are trying to appeal to. I go not want skinny pants, and I like my pants to ride at my waist, not somewhere below my waist. I've been watching for months, and anything that slightly appeals to me is out of stock.

Does anyone know a good online source for tall dress pants?? No local stores carry them.

OK, Thanks for any suggestions.

Try calling customer service at QVC and HSN and explain what you're looking for. I've seen pants in "tall" and a representative might be able to guide you to certain brands. Good luck!

try Woman Within, online. It is for larger sizes, but they have tall pants starting at size 12. Don't know if this will help.

I recently got practically a whole new wardrobe at Coldwater Creek. They have clothes that are styled for "mature women", and the pants ride at the waist. I was at an outlet mall, and don't know what they have available online, but it might be worth a look-see. Good luck.

Also check Land's End. They have three different "waist" styles and one of them is at the actual waist.

I feel your pain. I used to be 5'10". Obviously I'm shrinking with age and was just measured at 5'8-1/4". Not a good sign but I am now able to buy average length pants sometimes. You might want to check LL Bean and also Eddie Bauer. They usually have longer lengths and different rises. Good luck.

I have the opposite problem; I'm short, but I've had good luck with both Land's End and Coldwater Creek. They both carry talls. Sears, at least in my area, has Land's End outlets, but don't have much in the way of 'shorts'--don't know about 'talls'.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I was not aware that Coldwater Creek carried talls. I'll have a look at all the other suggestions. I haven't heard of Woman Within, but I have moved on to a size 12!

I am the opposite. I am average height, overall, but have short legs. My height is all in my back. Did you ever notice that men's pants come in a selection of lengths and waiste sizes?

I'm with you,. I am not tall but I have a short torso and my legs are really long. I also have thick thighs and a butt making it hard to find jeans with enough length that can fit me in the thigh/butt region without being too big for me waist . I cry everytime I go jeans shopping because they just don't make pants for my shape. Very frustrating!!!

My husband and daughter both had/have long torsos and short legs. EVERYTHING had to be shortened. Her sleeves have to be shortened also.

Have you considered making your own slacks?

If you have a pair that fits from the waist through the crotch, you could make a pattern off them (or get someone to do it) It might be worth the expense to have a tailor make a pair and get the pattern from him/her.

I used to have a similar problem (small waist, in relation to my butt) and found that going down a size but choosing a "relaxed" or "baggy" cut fit better. If you find a pair that "almost" fits, you can always add a bit of elastic, to the back of the waistband.

JC Penney has become a real disappointment in the selection of talls for both men and women. Every time I have to buy anything for my daughter it's a chore.

Who would've thought I'd be so grateful to be an height semi dumpy woman?

I am the opposite. I am 5 feet tall so I can't find anything short enough. I can wear petite pants and shorten them myself but I need regular tops because I am long waisted. I feel your pain....

Okay, I'm jealous! I'm 5' and have to shorten even the "petite" pants, they are now for 5'4" and shorter!

I'm afraid I don't have any pertinent information for you, but wanted to share my issues with finding pants for my 17-year-old son. 6'2" and 119#. He needs a 28 inch waist (which still sits on his hips) but something like a 35 length. Thank goodness we live in California, I told him that he could continue to wear shorts until November or so (even his shorts are too short!). I sent my husband to the computer to do research. He came back a couple of hours later and said he found a place where we could order pants...Zimbabwe! I just started laughing then realized he was serious! 45.00 for the pants and 45.00 for shipping...I don't think so! I told him we'll just go back to the 60's and I'll sew fabric to the bottom of his jeans!

I agree with Gramajo.............I have the opposite problem with length, but the same with waist. I am very short legged, but Sag Harbor petites work well for me. Maybe they have the tall sizes you are looking for. Oh, my dress pants actually come to natural waist!

Forgot! Have you tried Ann Taylor? My petites from there have to be shortened about 4 inches. Perhaps theirs run long.

When I worked professionally, I went to Dillard's who had tall slacks that always looked great at work. I have long legs, five foot eight and half, slim until I started gaining weight carrying our three children...then almost doubled my weight. Every time I lost a bit of weight, my slacks would get longer on my legs!! They sell on line and have good sales. I usually bought when they were on sale.

I know right where you coming from. I am a bit over 6 foot. I wear a 36 inch inseam when and if I can find them. I usually have to settle for 34 inch. I make most of my dress pants and wear mens jeans. Its the pits!!

I also have long legs although I am only 5'6". I purchase nearly all of my clothes from QVC (especially Susan Graver for my work clothes) or for jeans; HSN (Diane Gilman).

CHADWICKS, COLDWATER CREEK, BLACK N WHITE. GOOGLE WOMENS CLOTHES AN WEED EM OUT TILL YOU FIND SITES WITH "TALLS". sorry bout caps. I am 5'4" but my youngest daughter is 6'. haha her sisters are 5'2" and 5'3" Daddy is tall. good luck.

Lands end will hem to your specs. A bit pricy but they can be washed a million times and still look great. I'm a big fan

Landsend.com

Sylvia

Try longtallsally.com. They have clothes for tall women. I've been to their store in the mall of America great store and most of the time their clothes are even to long for me (5' 9")

I am also tall and have found quite a bit at "Long Elegant Legs". They are a little spendy but the length is there.Even got one pair that were actually too long!

Try 'soft surroundings' they have tons and tons of pants and skirts in size tall, and their clothes are unique and very well made. I love their site, and once you order from them, you will get a catalog on a regular basis. They also gave good sales in their outlet site. herre is a link .http://www.softsurroundings.com

I used to shop Pennys too. It has changed. I told one of the sales people that I didn't think it was a good change. She said people really liked it. I asked her where they were. The store was almost empty. She had no answer.

I wear Westbound pants, sold at Dillards. They look great and are very comfortable. Many colors and styles. There are two depts. in the store, one Petite and one Women's. All the pants come in short, regular and long. The long pant leg size is super long. You may want to try them. I wear them everyday. I quit wearing jeans when I turned 50 but I like dress denim pants and Westbound has those too.

I'm amazed at all the different suggestions. Thanks.

Dilliards is nearby. I'm going to stop there tomorrow. I'll check out all the online suggestions tonight.

Thanks, again.

I love your response to her!!! :D

Also try Ann Taylor online.
i have the same thing going on, 5’8 and all legs and all arms.
I used to love Lands End until they started to do funky things with the crotches. My crotch is not halfway down to me knees...

And this is why I don't like sewing pants for kids. I don't know what kid the pattern companies used to design their patterns, but the pants crotches are always way too low! This was true when I sewed for my kids, and it's still true when I sew for my grandkids.

Depending on your size, have you tried Catherine's Plus-size. Theuy have talls

Just checked on-line. The talls only have a 32" inseam. I need a 34". Thanks for the suggestion.

Yep! They're designed as though the child is wearing double diapers! :thumbdown:

I am 5'6" but have a 35-36" inseam but am short waisted. I have found that there is a big difference between talls & longs. The talls are longer in the crotch as well as the length where the longs are just longer legged, which work well for me. Good luck finding what you need. I have found the talls at Express.

I have long legs, too (5'8"), and either wear men's jeans or women's Dockers......Kohl's carries the Dockers

Seconding this. They have cut-to-measure lengths, too. Here's an example, click on the yellow "fit and size" button: http://www.landsend.com/pp/StylePage...91761-_-405988 I'm short, but have the same complaints when it comes to finding ready-made clothes. Probably LL Bean would be similar and, if you can find one near you, Bonworth has a wide range of sizes for more mature women. Actually, they're online as well, but I haven't ordered because the store is near.

I think the issue with Penney's is definitely the "demographics" as you say. They're probably aiming for a group that follows trends more than those of us who want things like basic, reliable chinos year after year. My guess is they've made a mistake. The trendy young folks prefer to shop at trendy, new mall shops and may shun Penney's because it has a long-standing connection with people more like us!

Try Duluth Trading Company, they have talls in pants and talls (Long Tails) in shirts. These are 2" longer than regular. I love them. The cotton knit in the tanks, T's, turtlenecks is wonderful, is soft and doesn't wrinkle.