little waist

btkkterry
btkkterry Posts: 183 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have a kind of a weird problem, I have always had a small waist, when I started my weight loss journey I wore a size 29" jeans. After losing 21lbs my waist has went down to a 27" and they are starting to get loose. I can't find jeans small enough and I still have about 10 lbs to go. Does anyone else have this problem also?

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  • jenneal89
    jenneal89 Posts: 243 Member
    I used to have that problem. It wasn't that my waist was too small it was that in order for the jeans to fit over my thighs and butt they had to be bigger then didn't fit my waist. I have no idea if this is your problem but once my thighs and butt got smaller I could find jeans that fit better. That's just my body type tho but you can always buy jeans and have them altered so they fit correctly. It's better than bring too big for clothes, right? ;)
  • doggiesnot
    doggiesnot Posts: 334 Member
    Kudos for your accomplishments!

    I read your profile. Maybe consider running or bicycling to beef up your lower body? BTW, it's a good problem to have, 27" waist. I'm jealous!
  • jackpotclown
    jackpotclown Posts: 3,275 Member
    jackpot brett says
    and now I come to you.....with open arms.....nothing to hide....believe what I say.....\m/
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,297 Member
    How tall are you and how much do you weigh?
  • btkkterry
    btkkterry Posts: 183 Member
    How tall are you and how much do you weigh?
    I'm 5'8 162
  • VeganDeeva
    VeganDeeva Posts: 17 Member
    I have that problem. My waist isn't nearly as tiny as yours but my waist in comparison to my lower body is small...its hard to find clothes that fit correctly i usually have to buy low rise jeans.
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    awww, poor baby..............really?

    When I was 36, 24, 36 I never had trouble finding stuff to wear. But that was a long long time ago.

    I just assume that it will be the same when I get thin again. Although I'm sure after 4 kids I will never see a 24 inch waist again.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    Yep. :laugh: I have about a 27" waist over ~42" hips. If I can get the hips and thighs to fit, I can pull the waist out, like, 6 inches in the back. URGH. I get them as close and humanly possible and get my friend to tailor the waist for me. I think that's the best fix you're going to find. :smile:
  • VeganDeeva
    VeganDeeva Posts: 17 Member
    P.S you can buy jeans and have a tailor alter it to fit your waist. I've had to do that a couple of times
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,467 Spam Moderator
    Shop at Kid's mart. I'm the same height and even when I'm in tremendous shape, 30" is usually the lowest size I go. Look for a young men's store, or ditch the jeans altogether. That's basically what I had to do because I couldn't fit my legs in even though the waist fit.

    EDIT to say, that you can just become all "gangsta" and have them droop off your *kitten* with your boxers showing and no one would bat an eye.:laugh:

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  • DLKeeble
    DLKeeble Posts: 200 Member
    I have a kind of a weird problem, I have always had a small waist, when I started my weight loss journey I wore a size 29" jeans. After losing 21lbs my waist has went down to a 27" and they are starting to get loose. I can't find jeans small enough and I still have about 10 lbs to go. Does anyone else have this problem also?

    American Eagle
    Hollister
    Aeropostale

    They have smaller waisted jeans. I also found Docker's at JCPenny online with 28 waist. (2 years ago for my youngest son)
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    P.S you can buy jeans and have a tailor alter it to fit your waist. I've had to do that a couple of times

    ^^^This. and it's not that expensive, either, about $20
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    So jealous.
  • spetermann190
    spetermann190 Posts: 289 Member
    Yep. :laugh: I have about a 27" waist over ~42" hips. If I can get the hips and thighs to fit, I can pull the waist out, like, 6 inches in the back. URGH. I get them as close and humanly possible and get my friend to tailor the waist for me. I think that's the best fix you're going to find. :smile:

    I WANT this problem!!! 27" is out of question, but would KILL for a 31-32" waist again while gaining couple inches to legs :). I THINK i slowly getting there ... But SOOOO Slow I sometimes wonder if I am just WISHFUL MEASURING Lol
  • btkkterry
    btkkterry Posts: 183 Member
    I don't mind so much having a small waist if my upper body matches it
  • mandersatx
    mandersatx Posts: 86 Member
    Same problem here - tiny waist with a huge butt. There are a couple of brands that suit that figure better: Not Your Daughter's Jeans, Levi's 529 Curvy Boot Cut, Lee makes another, but I don't know the name of it. Buy to fit your bum/thighs, and take them to a seamstress or your local dry cleaners, as most have tailoring services available. Being short-waisted, I buy between my natural waist and belly button, then wear a fitted shirt to show off my hardwork so I don't have the "mom jeans" look. If money's not an issue, Michael Kors is the way to go. His jeans are mid-rise, fit like a dream, and last forever. Before I started losing weight, a friend gave me a pair she couldn't wear anymore; they were my only pair and I wore them everyday for a year. Not a fray, light-colored patch, ect. Still look brand new. Levi's will also make you a custom pair around $80 if you go to their website. Good luck!
  • btkkterry
    btkkterry Posts: 183 Member
    Thanks for the tips
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    Same problem here - tiny waist with a huge butt. There are a couple of brands that suit that figure better: Not Your Daughter's Jeans, Levi's 529 Curvy Boot Cut, Lee makes another, but I don't know the name of it. Buy to fit your bum/thighs, and take them to a seamstress or your local dry cleaners, as most have tailoring services available. Being short-waisted, I buy between my natural waist and belly button, then wear a fitted shirt to show off my hardwork so I don't have the "mom jeans" look. If money's not an issue, Michael Kors is the way to go. His jeans are mid-rise, fit like a dream, and last forever. Before I started losing weight, a friend gave me a pair she couldn't wear anymore; they were my only pair and I wore them everyday for a year. Not a fray, light-colored patch, ect. Still look brand new. Levi's will also make you a custom pair around $80 if you go to their website. Good luck!

    Not Your Daughter's Jeans? :laugh: Awesome.Thanks so much for the brand recommendations! :flowerforyou:
  • btkkterry
    btkkterry Posts: 183 Member
    P.S you can buy jeans and have a tailor alter it to fit your waist. I've had to do that a couple of times
    I think I'm going to have to look into that, when I get to my ideal weight I think I will be looking for a 26" waist, same as high school, they just don't make a 26 or 27 waist in men's jeans that I can find
  • DizzyLinds
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
    I'm just under a 27 waist and when I went to US I found that Lucky Brand jeans have the best fit, nice high back that doesn't leave a gap.
  • btkkterry
    btkkterry Posts: 183 Member
    Yep. :laugh: I have about a 27" waist over ~42" hips. If I can get the hips and thighs to fit, I can pull the waist out, like, 6 inches in the back. URGH. I get them as close and humanly possible and get my friend to tailor the waist for me. I think that's the best fix you're going to find. :smile:

    I WANT this problem!!! 27" is out of question, but would KILL for a 31-32" waist again while gaining couple inches to legs :). I THINK i slowly getting there ... But SOOOO Slow I sometimes wonder if I am just WISHFUL MEASURING Lol
    lol
  • btkkterry
    btkkterry Posts: 183 Member
    Kudos for your accomplishments!

    I read your profile. Maybe consider running or bicycling to beef up your lower body? BTW, it's a good problem to have, 27" waist. I'm jealous!
    Thanks
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