Help with Women's pants brand for Pear shape (bigger thighs)

benevempress
benevempress Posts: 136 Member
in Goal: Maintaining Weight
Can anyone recommend a pants/jeans brand for someone with a 10+ inch difference between waist and hips with thicker thighs? I've always had a hard time finding pants to fit my pear shape, and it appears that even though I've lost over 60 pounds, that is continuing to be true.

I find the Lee Relaxed Fit side elastic work pretty well, but they aren't sold in store anywhere near me and I've shrunk out of the ones I own. I'd like to try on what I'm buying before ordering online because otherwise I'm not sure what size will fit and I hate the hassle and cost of shipping things back.

Most other brands I've tried are way too gappy in the waist and tight in the thighs. I prefer a style that fits at the waist rather than lower on the hips. My current measurements are Waist 29, hips 40, upper thighs 22, and I'm 48 years old.

Thanks in advance!
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  • cnbbnc
    cnbbnc Posts: 1,267 Member
    What I've started buying to remedy that is low rise jeans. They sit lower on the hip and eliminate having to fit so much smaller through the waist. I found jeans that fit my pear shape well in American eagle. Old navy had a cut called the sweetheart (or flirt) that worked for me too. Good luck. We pears have it tough. :/
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    I bought George brand from Walmart and they fit okay. They're cut a bit loose and there will ALWAYS be that "waist too loose/thighs too big" thing with whatever you buy when you hate low-rise pants (sorry, I like my butt covered tyvm). Worse because I can't wear a belt due to an allergy.
  • quiarga
    quiarga Posts: 408 Member
    First off, @zyxst <3 the Richard pic

    Second, I've had luck with the Lee and Gloria Vanderbilt brands at Kohl's. They are mid rise and fit well in the waist and my huge thighs! The Sweetheart from Old Navy have too much room in the front like there's too much material there. I just wish I could find a skinny jean that fit in the waist, thigh, and calf but I think that's just something that's never going to happen for me.
  • cnbbnc
    cnbbnc Posts: 1,267 Member
    I didn't see where you want jeans that sit higher up. I still would say to think about trying the American eagle jeans. They're cut different than other jeans I've owned because they come up higher in the back than the front. Say...just under your waistline in the back and slightly lower in front. Definitely not "butt crack" pants. I'm too old for that! LOL!

    We have very similar proportions.
    25" waist
    36" hips
    21.5 thighs
  • buffywhitney
    buffywhitney Posts: 172 Member
    Your shape and measurements are very close to mine. Try Levi's for females. Kohl's has a nice variety.
  • Gisel2015
    Gisel2015 Posts: 4,186 Member
    Not Your Daughter Jeans (NYDJ) and Chico's jeans and pants, is what I am wearing now. I am short and I also have between 9 and 10 inches difference between my waist and hips and my thights are 20.5 inches. Being very short presents an additional problem to the waist-hip ratio.

    I don't like mid rise pants because they leave a gap around my small waist, but sometimes it is all that I can find. I never found anything appealing in Walmart or Kohl's but I did find a pair of decent looking jeans in Ann Taylor (the Loft) for sexy-curvy-petite. NYDJ's jeans sit more at the natural waist than any other brand.
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    I normally wear SOHO pants, they stretch and works wonders on my big thighs. Ross sells them for at a discount - $19.99 and less
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    edited March 2016
    My proportions are similar to yours: 24" waist, 37" hips, 21" thighs. I haven't worn non-stretchy pants in years. I get the Target skinny jeans. Yes, they're probably a fashion don't on my figure, but I like the pared down look with a tunic top.
  • tlflag1620
    tlflag1620 Posts: 1,358 Member
    I like Lucky Brand "easy riders" or "sweet n low" (they aren't really low rise, despite the name - both styles hit me just below the belly button). I still need a belt, but they aren't as bad as a lot of other brands. Fwiw I have a 27" waist, 37" hips, and 22" thighs. Levis curvy boot cut (529) are also pretty good. More room in the thigh than most brands.
  • jwcanfield
    jwcanfield Posts: 192 Member
    See if this article has any suggestions that apply: http://www.redbookmag.com/fashion/how-to/g572/best-jeans-for-body-type/?slide=6
  • JudyBosworth
    JudyBosworth Posts: 4 Member
    Yes re George from Walmart - but also you might try Alia, with the elastic waist
  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    Try Not Your Daughter's Jeans.
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    Definitely not cheap
  • hazleyes81
    hazleyes81 Posts: 296 Member
    I second American Eagle, as they have a higher back and low front, which works to keep my butt from creating a gap in the back and pulling the waistband into my gut in the front. I have also found some Express jeans that I like (though I buy them at Marshalls/TJ Maxx as I don't like the regular price). Believe it or not, Walmart had a curvy bootcut that fit amazing but has now been discontinued. Still, the "curvy" part on a jean name is usually a good indicator that it will be cut a bit roomier in the hip and thigh. The Levi's curvy boot mentioned are also good.

    Currently my measurements are 26 waist (29 abdomen), 38 hip/butt (my measurement comes more from butt than hip lol) and mid-thigh apx 20 (upper thigh 23).
  • benevempress
    benevempress Posts: 136 Member
    edited March 2016
    Thanks, everyone. Keep the suggestions coming if you have more, especially for slacks that aren't jeans (I need pants for work too). I appreciate your time. I'll look into all of these.

    Cybernana, is Alia also at Walmart? I looked at their website and nothing came up with Alia as a search term.

    jwcanfield, thanks for the link. All of those looked like the waist and hips were very similar in size in the pictures. Have you worn any of them?

    quiarga, I'll give Gloria Vanderbilt another try at Kohl's. Costco has that brand but the thighs were always tight on me (at least when I was heavier) so I haven't tried them at Kohls.
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    edited March 2016
    Have you tried the Loft cut that's for curvy women? I forget the name. I have a 28.5" waist and 38" hips and 21.75" thighs so not quite the same ratio but I have a friend built like you and she loves the Loft cut that's designed for more pear-shaped women.
  • nebaru
    nebaru Posts: 8 Member
    Express, editor's cut. Aeropostale, high waisted jeggings. Both are available in short (I'm 5'5 and short length is perfect). I would think you are a size 6/8 with those measurements.
  • mathandcats
    mathandcats Posts: 786 Member
    quiarga wrote: »
    Second, I've had luck with the Lee and Gloria Vanderbilt brands at Kohl's. They are mid rise and fit well in the waist and my huge thighs!

    I would also suggest looking at Gloria Vanderbilt.

  • CLK63
    CLK63 Posts: 23 Member
    I work at Penningtons and we have a Curvy fit that is made for a smaller waist and bigger hips and thighs. They have some stretch for comfort and they are a hit for most women with a pear shape. :)
  • Gisel2015
    Gisel2015 Posts: 4,186 Member
    socajam wrote: »
    Definitely not cheap

    I agree that NYDJ are not cheap, but jeans can last for a very long time if you take care of them. I prefer to spend many in a good pair of jeans that fits my body nicely rather than wear something that makes me look older than I am (and I am older!) and totally unflattering. But we are all different.
  • MapDancer
    MapDancer Posts: 246 Member
    After losing 50lbs. and hitting my goal I am also 29" waist, 40" hips and 22" upper thighs (just had to run and measure that since I never looked before). I've been happy with the Gloria Vanderbilt jeans at Costco - for $14.99 (sometimes $11.99 on sale). I was wearing size 18 Short when I started and now wear size 8 Short. For a while I was just buying two pair as my size was going down.

    NOTE: Depending on where they are manufactured makes a difference. Sri Lanka and Egypt ones fit me perfectly. Bangladesh are too tight. Though I am 5'2" I didn't like the fit of the Petite GV that I tried on at Kohls.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I have had similar measurements to you and really like Paige jeans.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I think Hudson jeans work well too, but I never liked the pockets on them so have been reluctant to buy. Also AG have nice roomy cuts.

    These are all on the pricey side but you can find them in stores like Century 21, Marshalls, etc for lower prices.
  • mallomary
    mallomary Posts: 11 Member
    Gisel2015 wrote: »
    socajam wrote: »
    Definitely not cheap

    I agree that NYDJ are not cheap, but jeans can last for a very long time if you take care of them. I prefer to spend many in a good pair of jeans that fits my body nicely rather than wear something that makes me look older than I am (and I am older!) and totally unflattering. But we are all different.

    Try Nordstrom Rack. I just got two pairs for a little under $100 and I love them.

  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Gisel2015 wrote: »
    socajam wrote: »
    Definitely not cheap

    I agree that NYDJ are not cheap, but jeans can last for a very long time if you take care of them. I prefer to spend many in a good pair of jeans that fits my body nicely rather than wear something that makes me look older than I am (and I am older!) and totally unflattering. But we are all different.

    Agreed. The jeans I like usually run around $200. If I can find them at Marshalls for 60-80 I usually think it's a steal. You don't need that many pairs of jeans either and the good ones last years.
  • Schlackity
    Schlackity Posts: 268 Member
    I've had some luck with JMS (Just My Size) although I think their web site has changed to Hanes now. It's been hit or miss lately with their jeans. They used to fit my pear shape really nicely, but either my butt has gotten bigger or the cut of their jeans has changed because now I have that dreaded butt gap when I sit down.
  • Gisel2015
    Gisel2015 Posts: 4,186 Member
    mallomary wrote: »
    Gisel2015 wrote: »
    socajam wrote: »
    Definitely not cheap

    I agree that NYDJ are not cheap, but jeans can last for a very long time if you take care of them. I prefer to spend many in a good pair of jeans that fits my body nicely rather than wear something that makes me look older than I am (and I am older!) and totally unflattering. But we are all different.

    Try Nordstrom Rack. I just got two pairs for a little under $100 and I love them.

    Thank you I am looking for a pair of black jeans; maybe I get lucky :D
  • RaeBeeBaby
    RaeBeeBaby Posts: 4,246 Member
    A couple styles I've found that fit pretty well are Gap Curvy and another Curvy Fit skinny leg pant from Target. I bought the Target ones several years ago, so not sure if they still carry them, but they were nice twill pants in many colors. I bought gray and aqua and they have worn really well. I've found the Gap Curvy ones and also Lee's for my mom (her favorite brand) on Ebay for very reasonable prices.

    There's a brand new business in Portland, Oregon, called Q Cut. They have over 400 sizes of women's jeans and are custom fit to your body. You give them your measurements and they find a pair that fits you. I believe they carry 0 to size 20. They just opened a store in Portland, but are planning to offer online sales in the near future. They're a bit pricey at $235, but ladies have raved about the amazing fit. When I reach my goal, I'm driving to Portland and get me a pair!!

    https://qcut.com/
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    I like Levi's 515. I have a 29" waist and 41" hips, and 25" thighs.
  • pvju
    pvju Posts: 115 Member
    Levis! I buy mine in the juniors department at Dillards. They make a few high-waisted styles. One style called "legging" isn't a legging at all it's a jean but it has a fair amount of stretch - they're comfy and stylish - and I'm in my fifties.

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