Ladies: Pants Problem?

jennajava
jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
edited October 4 in Motivation and Support
Anyone else having this problem?

I've lost 50 lbs. I'm really toning up everywhere, but especially in the butt and thighs. I have to buy a size 8 pants to fit my waist, but my butt and thighs have already toned down to around a size 4, so they fit the waist, but are baggy everywhere else. :/

If I buy lower than my waist, I have a muffin top. If I wear them higher than my waist, they look like mom jeans with the nasty front-butt thing. UGH! So it seems as though I'm stuck with baggy pants.

Is there a temporary solution (other than losing weight, which I'm obviously working on)?
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  • Daysednconfused
    Daysednconfused Posts: 975 Member
    Well, I have no advice because I am in the same boat, but will surely be following post! Good luck! :smile:
  • awdhemi
    awdhemi Posts: 99 Member
    Are these jeans or work pants? Where are you buying them from? I have found that changing brands may help.
  • lunamare
    lunamare Posts: 569 Member
    Congratulations on losing 50lbs! That's fabulous! Have you tried wearing one of those tank tops that suck your gut in? Sometimes they help enough to smooth things out so that you're more comfortable. You just had a little munchkin, and sometimes our abs are the last ones to play nice after being stretched out for almost 10 months.
  • abbie017
    abbie017 Posts: 410
    Buy a few pairs you really like that fit in the waist, and have them tailored. It obviously gets expensive to do it for a whole wardrobe, but that way you'd have a couple of pairs that fit well when you need them!
  • Adrenaline_Queen
    Adrenaline_Queen Posts: 626 Member
    Well done you xxxxxxxxxx

    Ok, I find different shops have different fits..

    I like Selfridges xx They give me a nice looking butt.. xx :blushing:
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    Are these jeans or work pants? Where are you buying them from? I have found that changing brands may help.

    Jeans are usually ok, it's work pants I have most of the problem with.
  • mickipedia
    mickipedia Posts: 889 Member
    I've been living in leggings.. they are so much easier :)
  • MrsFusion
    MrsFusion Posts: 156 Member
    Prob need to shop around, try out some different brands. Try some JR's style too...
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    Well done you xxxxxxxxxx

    Ok, I find different shops have different fits..

    I like Selfridges xx They give me a nice looking butt.. xx :blushing:

    I live in the states. But thanks anyway!
  • trilikeagirl
    trilikeagirl Posts: 218
    Sorry I can't consider anything to do with size 8 pants a problem! lol. Try on some different high end jeans, which most often fit better, and find your favorites on ebay for less.
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    I've been living in leggings.. they are so much easier :)

    Not allowed to wear at work :(
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    Prob need to shop around, try out some different brands. Try some JR's style too...

    Juniors...I haven't tried that
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Wear more skirts for the time being? I got nothing...
  • SiltyPigeon
    SiltyPigeon Posts: 920 Member
    I used to have that problem. I kept toning and losing and now that I have regained my pre-pubescent figure (*chuckles*) everything has evened out.

    Good Luck!
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    Congratulations on losing 50lbs! That's fabulous! Have you tried wearing one of those tank tops that suck your gut in? Sometimes they help enough to smooth things out so that you're more comfortable. You just had a little munchkin, and sometimes our abs are the last ones to play nice after being stretched out for almost 10 months.

    This is a wonderful idea. Thank you!!!
  • RNMDFF
    RNMDFF Posts: 153 Member
    I have been wearing shapewear to help. Look for pants with thinner leg styles.
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    Wear more skirts for the time being? I got nothing...

    I could do this. Haha
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    My problem is big butt, smaller waist. I usually need to have the waist taken in and the pants hemmed.
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    Buy a few pairs you really like that fit in the waist, and have them tailored. It obviously gets expensive to do it for a whole wardrobe, but that way you'd have a couple of pairs that fit well when you need them!
    Yeah, I wouldn't really want to invest in that since I'm still losing, but it's definitely something to consider for when I reach my goal. Thanks!
  • Purpleflipflops
    Purpleflipflops Posts: 563 Member
    I would keep looking around, or have them tailored. Maybe have two/three well tailored pairs.... It my cost more, but you'll be more comfortable and more confident.
  • jayliospecky
    jayliospecky Posts: 25,022 Member
    I would suggest you keep trying different brands, styles, and so on. Riders jeans (by Lee) are some that have a little bit higher waist, yet don't give you that "Mom-jean" look. There's also some, I think by Levi's, that have different fits based on different types of curves. That's assuming you're looking for jeans. I almost always buy jeans with a little bit of spandex in them, too, as they are more forgiving. If you are looking at dress pants, I don't know if you have a Reitman's where you are, but they have these pants called "comfort pants" which are kind of similar to maternity pants in that they have a stretchy waistband to help them fit better, be more comfortable, and they are great, especially if you're between sizes. Maybe you can find something similar? Good luck!
  • 1546mel
    1546mel Posts: 191
    Try to buy misses, they have a shorter waist and they seem to fit me better. Woman's pants make me look larger and accentuate all the wrong areas :) I personally love Levi Strauss relaxed fit midrise jeans in misses. I buy them from the Walmart website and stock up on them ;)
  • jb_2011
    jb_2011 Posts: 1,029 Member
    Same problem! I hate baggy pants with a passion. But I don't like tight pants that give me a muffin top either! UGH. I have one pair of Lee's stretch bell-bottoms that fit perfectly, but they're wearing out, I'd rather wear straight-leg jeans anyway. I did buy some straight-legs not too long ago that fit pretty good, but they're too short. The regular length was wayyy too long. GAWD this is aggravating! Nice to know I'm not the only one suffering through this. : )
  • mashanda
    mashanda Posts: 120 Member
    Try Gap Jeans curvy flare. I know my sister loves them she is a four but in jeans she has some curves.
  • Elisirmon
    Elisirmon Posts: 273 Member
    Best advice go online and buy 8 slims from Levi's brand. I don't have the same problem I have the skinny waist and round bottom but my kids are super skinny for their height so that's what I do and I saw women's jeans there too.
  • staceyseeger
    staceyseeger Posts: 778 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS on your loss!!!!!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

    I love Lee & Levis no-gap waistband jeans & slacks. They are awesome! The only problem that I am having now is that I am in a Size 2 & they don't make them. I am having just as hard time finding clothes to fit now as I was when I was 50+ heavier.
  • Jessicareyes78
    Jessicareyes78 Posts: 36 Member
    Have you tried skinny jeans? I slimmed to a size 12 from a 16 but can still wear my old skinny's because they still fit nice around my thighs. I do need a belt to keep them from sliding past my butt. But no muffin top and no front butt. You can also look for stretch boot cuts. They're tighter at the thighs and flair a bit at the bottom. Levis have several fits and if you have a fashion bug near by they also have fits for all shapes and sizes including pettite and tall. Hope this helps.
  • Jessicareyes78
    Jessicareyes78 Posts: 36 Member
    Oh yeah CONGRATS! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Ephena
    Ephena Posts: 610 Member
    My leg vs middle isn't as dramatic as yours but it is an issue for me too. I love junior style pants, they sit lower so no major muffin top. Just keep in mind that junior sizes can run waaay different that women's. I have bit of an odd body proportion so for me I can wear a woman's size 8 or a junior's size 11.
  • nadiB
    nadiB Posts: 283 Member
    LOL, I have it the other way around. if it fits around my bum and thighs it is huge around my tummy and waist.
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