Hi--
I'm having a terrible time finding long pants to fit my daughter who is 5' 2" and about 75 pounds. Everything is either too short, which doesn't work in the winter (she can roll cuffs up in warmer weather), or insanely baggy, which she's self-conscious about.
She's doing ok with Old Navy slim sizes (sz 14 slim, but I think we're moving into 16 slim), but there have got to be other options, right?
Anyone out there with string bean kids or a string bean herself who has suggestions?
signed,
not a string bean who doesn't know where to shop!
Thanks so much for all these suggestions. Most of them I hadn't thought of, and are really helpful!
My long skinny 12 year old found pants that fit at Delia's, which we found at the Burlington Mall. For her, the size 3-4 "short" or "regular" fit, believe it or not. The lengths go from Petite to Short to Regular, and maybe even long. A whole different scale than Gap or Old Navy which doesn't seem to acknowledge adolescence at all. Good luck!
I know gap has them and they come in jeans cords and most of their pants. Also try Limited too, These stores are not too pricey, but they are not cheap. I know they will carry them though, good luck!!
I used to have to buy boys pants/jeans at Sears when I was a string bean young girl. The boys pants are narrower. My son is now 7 and a string bean himself. We find "slims" and sometimes "extra-slims" at Sears and sometimes Marshalls stores. I also sometimes just take a little tuck in each side of the waist band and have him wear sweaters/shirts that hang over the pants so you don't notice the tuck.
It's really hard, I know - especially for an 11-year old girl who is becoming more aware of what is fashionable. You might also try scoping out some tailors in your area. Sometimes they can work miracles on a few pairs of pants for around $10-$15 each (buy pants to fit the length, then have tailor take them in at waist/hips). Good luck!
Hi,
My 11 yr old cousin has the same body type. I just went shopping w/ her and she fit into Gap slim fit. If you have a gap outlet near you you can get jeans for a lot cheaper then at the actual store. She might even fit into Aeropostle. They run smaller and are made for "skinny" girls.
Good luck!
I know my advice is going to be pricey but they have the best fitting jeans and pants for tall thin girls. BEBE has the best fitting clothes.
they have an outlet in Wrentham. Also victoria secrets jeans and express jeans come in longer inseams for tall thin girls.
