Womens Work Pants That Come in Short Length

Lkarmduit on 01/06/2023 - 00:52

Hey, I'm in desperate need of advice.
Have been living under a rock for a while, and now I need to get some work pants.

Years ago, I liked shopping at Target because they had the different lengths (short, standard and long) for each style of pants. It looks like it's not the case anymore?

Where can I find a range of styles of 'short length' work pants in one shop please? I don't want to stuff around and hem standard length ones. They look unprofessional. Maybe I'm just crap at it.

I'm older now, so I don't care if it's Millers, which is the only shop I can find by quick googling.

Thanks!

Fashion & Apparel

Comments

  • AustriaBargain on 01/06/2023 - 03:43
    +2

    Why not take a bunch of clothes to an Asian seamstress shop and get them all altered.

    • dust on 01/06/2023 - 14:28

      Pretty easy to shorten pants yourself at home too with a sewing machine.

      • AustriaBargain on 01/06/2023 - 14:38
        +2

        This isn't the 20th century, people don't own sewing machines anymore. When I was a kid everyone and their grandma had a sewing machine, was an essential appliance.

        • karmduit on 02/06/2023 - 07:22

          I think my problem had been… mum and grandma weren't great sew-ers. So there was a lot of hand sewing. And we did have a sewing machine. Also the advice got more extreme, dont cut off the extra fabric (because that would require overlocking). Lol

  • seannami on 01/06/2023 - 07:10
    +5

    Uniqlo seems to allow you to ask for length alteration when you order: https://www.uniqlo.com/au/en/products/E450639-000?colorCode=…

    Just need your inseam length (crotch to however long you want it to sit).

    Other option might be looking for 7/8ths? https://www.rockmans.com.au/clothing/bottoms/pants?FF=Catego…

    That might be why the don't do lengths anymore, they just made the adapted lengths different 'fashions'

    I used to have the opposite problem, clothes tend to be too short for me (less of a problem since putting on weight admittedly). Dress waist position is the worst for me, and the fashion for high-ankle length pants make me look like a kid whose parents were too tight to get a new school uniform. Part of the reason I took up sewing

  • kanmen on 01/06/2023 - 08:32
    +2

    If you are normal height, it could be worth looking into petite sized clothing? Because the length of those pants are usually shorter although as a petite sized person they're usually not that short for me lol.

    Target has the Dani Minogue range and Myer has the Basque and Tokito petites range. In general those ranges are pretty good I find. Alternatively maybe Portmans might have some options too

  • Benoffie on 01/06/2023 - 11:28
    +1

    Taking Shape. They have petite, regular and long. Regular is for height up to 5'4".

    Try the Ponte work pant. Easy to wash, no ironing.

    https://takingshape.com/AU/petite-ponte-everyday-pant/KP6201…

    Wait for a sale. Virtually every other weekend is 30% off.

  • thi-rex on 01/06/2023 - 17:47

    I am 155cm and I like to get my work pants from UNIQLO - I usually go in store and opt for the $6 blind hem. The shop attendants get you to try the pants on first and they pin them to your desired length, you pay for the pants and then pick them up at a later date when the hem has been done.

    I have found that UNIQLO have a large range of pants in different styles and colours and are of good quality. Most importantly they have functional pockets.

    • karmduit on 02/06/2023 - 07:19
      +1

      Great tips. Thank you!
      Now you're my kinda gal with functional pockets!

  • miwahni on 01/06/2023 - 22:03
    +1

    Sussan Grae has work pants in regular and short lengths.

  • karmduit on 03/06/2023 - 13:00

    Thanks everyone!
    So my big conclusion is… short length pants are called petite pants!
    Will now go and confidently restock my work wardrobe! Much appreciate your advice!

    • try2bhelpful on 03/06/2023 - 14:08
      +1

      Not just pants. Petites are designed for shorter people so shirts are shorter, dresses with shaping should be less creased, etc. petites are, usually, 5ft 4in and under. I used to go to the outlet places in America. There was a great variety. You could even get Petite Levi’s you didn’t have to cuff.

  • Mshy on 04/06/2023 - 07:47
    +1

    I have the same problem- short and not good at sewing. My favourite shop for office attire is one that hasn't been mentioned yet- Jacqui E: https://jacquie.jgl.com.au/shop/je-womens-petite-pants

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