<p>My kids are “challenging” to fit. My son was ordered the smallest blazer for graduation available which was a 35s & it had to be altered to fit. He was also ordered the smallest slacks available, which also had to be taken in. So far, he’s lived in baggy t-shirts & cargo shorts. We figure we’ll need to help him get some long pants or he’ll freeze in LA during the winter, especially when it drops to 30s-40s (he’s more used to 70s+). Any suggestions on how to find slacks/jeans that might fit? So far, we’ve been very challenged–most things are HUGE or things that fit in the waist are too short (for younger kids).<br>
I believe he is a 27 or 28" waist and about 30" inseam or so. Suggestions, anyone? A friend suggested Banana Republic, so I guess we may try there. He HATES to shop, especially for clothes & trying to get things that fit & look good on him is such a challenge.
My daughter is also tough to fit (petite also), but so far, we’ve been able to find her clothes that fit pretty well.
Thanks!<br>
HImom</p>
<p>Go online. Gap has men’t khaki’s and jeans in small sizes. My son wears a 30"inseam, 30 waist, and he can always find something there. They have pants in just about every combination, and a fairly good selection of different styles as well.
You might also have luck at Eddie Bauer, LLBean or Nordstrom.</p>
<p>I believe Old Navy also has adult size pants starting at size 28.</p>
<p>All three GAP brands (BR, Gap, Old Navy) should be fine, but you’ll have to ask, esp at BR. I worked there in grad school and the stores often got limited size runs. I don’t know if the policy in still in place, but they used to say that if you were physically in the store and ordered merch over the phone, the shipping charge was waived.</p>
<p>J Crew starts at 29" waists, but again, you might have to order some things. They definitely still have the free shipping policy (for those ordering with the red phones in stores).</p>
<p>As a small, short female (Asian) here - Romania - I can sympathize with your son. Pants/slacks are a struggle to find here; as for dresses/formal attire, it’s next to impossible. I will go naked to this year’s prom; I can sense it. </p>
<p>My friends who live in the US recommend Old Navy for me or online shopping. That’s dandy for someone w/o a credit card and a father with one in another country. Or the children’s section, as much as that is a blow to my ego. It seems here that kids are gettin’ fashionable at a younger age. 
You see them decked out in sunglasses, fancy boots, and such.</p>
<p>My daughter’s best friend is 4’11" if she stands up really tall and weighs in at around 85 - 90 lbs. She is definitely a petite size 0. She has found a couple of shops with clothes to fit and a line of shoes that run small so that she can actually wear a size 5 and it won’t slip on her feet. I’m not sure, however, that she will ever be alteration free. Her colorguard uniforms must be altered, and her dance dresses always have to be altered. She buys a size 0 and has the tailor shorten the length and nip in and sometimes shorten the torso. Definitely locate a good tailor.</p>
<p>As has been said earlier, many stores may not have the size you need in the store, but rhey often have them in the warehouse and can have them at the store in a couple of days, or you can order them online. We used to have to order my son’s jeans. He was a 28 waist and a 32 inseam.</p>
<p>I would check out Old Navy… they seem to have most sizes, and you can get a variety of stuff there… Department stores usually only cater to specific sizes… I combed four stores with a friend of mine a few weeks ago until we found a pair of 30 x 30’s.</p>
<p>Himom- I’m 5’2 and ~105 and also have a very difficult time finding appropriate clothing (i’m 24 and dont really want to shop in the junior section anymore). I find that the best place to find clothes are at the Gap (esp. for jeans) and Express. Old Navy clothes are just cut too wide and Abercrombie clothes are cut way too long.</p>
<p>My 44 year old mother shops in the Junior section, so I don’t see what age has to do with that…</p>
<p>My little sister is 5’5" and about 105 pounds and she has a hard time finding pants that fit. If the waist fits, the jeans are too short… if the jeans are the right length, the waist is too big. Whenever she finds something that fits she buys like five of it.</p>
<p>I’m really small, too, and finding clothing appropriate for professional wear is tough. I used to shop at Petite Sophisticate, but they went out of business and I haven’t come up with Plan B yet. My daughter is 5’1 and 82 pounds, but we’ve recently found a few stores that carry size 00. THankfully she’s proportioned with long legs, so we don’t usually need to use tailoring services.</p>
<p>HIMOM, we have twins! My S is 5’7" and 110# (on a good day, soaking wet). Aeropostle has pants to fit in that size. My S is a 28-30. He can wear a 29-30 with a belt and that opens options quite a bit. I also have a child who hates to shop. I usually go to the store and bring pants home and take back the stuff that doesn’t fit. It’s easier than dealing with him at the mall. He is not very picky and likes to wear thing a little baggy.</p>
<p>If he can wear the 29-30’s (his suit pants are a 27-30 like your S’s), there are a few more options. I buy his pants at the GAP or Kohl’s or Penney. We’ve also bought things at American Eagle. He’s not very impressed by designer labels and doesn’t care where his stuff comes from, just as long as he doesn’t have to pick it out. His favorite pants (I swear!) are from Steve and Barry’s. It’s a shop that you find in college town and everything is under $10. The jeans are 9.90 and he loves them.</p>
<p>My D is worse to buy for mostly because she’s really picky and everything has to fit like a second glove. She’s 5’3" and weighs 90#. She wears a 00, sometimes. 00 are really hard to find and when they have to be really tight is even worse. Trying to find a dress is an ordeal that I dread. I’m happy the first one is a boy and will wear the same suit to every dance.</p>
<p>My D is 4’10", maybe, I think 4’9". and weighs about 100 lbs. She shops a lot at the Gap Petites. My son is 6’1" and weighs about 130 lbs. Regular fit Levis 501 jeans have the closest fit of all he has found. He buys some girl pants, size 2, relatively plain. A good department store will sell Levis in 29 waist and a variety of lengths, including 29/32 which fit him best - but we have to pay full price for both kids, because when they find something that fits we need to buy it.</p>
<p>Mavi jeans fit my string-bean kids well; they have some styles with size 28 waist-30 inseam. They’re in the 60-90 dollar price range, though, so you’ll want to be sure your son has stopped growing. For the extra money, you get a very comfortable pair of pants with great style. Even if your son isn’t interested in looks right now, a short time in LA can change all that.</p>
<p>i know its none of my business, and i dont mean to offend anyone, but as a published author on eating disorders, some of your daughters are severely underweight. a rough guideline for “healthy” weights is that females at 5’0 should weigh around 100 lbs, and then 5lbs for each additional inch (i.e. 5’1 at 105, 5’2 at 110). i know some people are naturally very skinny, but some of the height/weight combinations listed above are emanciated, and have are likely to experience health problems later one.
i’ll butt out now. carry on.</p>
<p>Zoosermom, I am also small (but not “really” small) and can usually find a few size two at Talbot’s. I think if you’re petite, they have even more. Does anyone have other suggestions for small women’s clothing? I live in the middle of nowhere, so I do most of my shopping online.</p>
<p>Huskem since my daughter is one of the super-thin kids, I’d like to tell you that no offense was taken and I thank you for taking the time to express your concern. I think it’s one of the great benefits of forums like this that caring and observant people can raise a respectful red flag sometimes.*</p>
<p>In my kid’s case, this is just her body type. She’s been underweight all of her life and we’ve always had the same pediatrician who has tracked her. Since she has excellent eating habits (she is a fencer and likes to keep herself strong) and is never sick, the doctor feels that she’s exactly the way genetics intended her to be. My older daughter was the same way, but grew about 4 inches and added 20 pounds between freshman and sophomore years. She is now about 5’4 and 100 pounds, but is a distance runner and javelin thrower so she’s pretty muscular. We’re a serious family of eaters, D2 has been taking cooking classes in Manhattan since she was 8 and has a very healthy attitude toward food. The bottom line for my daughter is that mom is 4’11 and 106 pounds with a ridiculously small frame that she has inherited. But I do think it’s very important to keep an eye on a child’s weight. However, I wish that some of the people we know personally or meet on the street wouldn’t find it acceptable to comment on her weight all the time. She is a very thin girl with long legs and gorgeous long hair. That seems to provoke much more comment (frequently from women) than I would like. But that’s just my little rant and has nothing to do with anyone here.</p>
<p>D1 is genetically petite - 5’0" -94lbs -20 years old - boobs- no butt- try finding a size 32D bra!! LOL She shops Nordstroms petites often on line. She did find a bra she likes and I told her to buy 6. Likes the yoga pants from Gap Body in size 00 to wear in the library. Guess jeans - I know- expensive, but what can you do - seem to fit. Professional clothes have been a challenge and are usually expensive. She goes for quality-not quality these days.</p>
<p>Crabby Lady</p>
<p>I’ve been a 32DD since I was 12 years old, so I can totally relate. I wear Flower Bali bras exclusively since they fit my specific body perfectly.</p>
<p>My friend’s sons are a similar size. They have unfortunately found that more expensive jeans fit better. They like the jeans from Lucky. They are narrow through the leg so they don’t swim in them. Also she said that many boys they know like to buy the woman’s jeans from the Gap. </p>
<p>My spouse who has a tough time finding clothes that fit. He wears shrink to fit levi’s in a 30 X30. He finds that other Levi’s are all to big. For dress pants he has found Khaki’s from Nordstrom’s that they alter for free. He also has had luck with the boys department there for dress slacks. You can also take him to a department store that has a good selection of Dockers and have him try them on. Or try Dockers in a boys 20.
I also have a good source for dress clothes. Suits, dress shirts. I will try to PM it to you.
My oldest D is also petite. She has a hard time finding pants that fit. She also likes Lucky. They along with Pac Sun, American Eagle have some of their jeans come in short. Though for AE you sometimes have to order them online. They still drag the ground but at least the spot for the knees is in the right place. She has found that for dressy pants she just has to search and sometimes pay more.
Crabbylady my D’s size is similar. She likes a certain bra made my Calvin Klein.</p>
<p>Speaking of daughters who are petite but not flat chested – how do you deal with all of the popular camisoles and tops at Hollister, Abercrombie, etc.?</p>
<p>My daughter wants to wear them along with everyone else, but they all seem to be designed for women who are no more than a B cup – why can’t they sell clothes that will be more flattering (or at least, more decent, to this mother’s eyes) for more female body types???</p>