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Smart trousers with short crotch

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SummerInTheRain · 03/09/2023 13:34

Every trousers I buy made me look like I'm Mr T . Always with a wedge of too much fabric at the crotch level.

Zara is way too big. M&S is ok, but still too big. Uniqlo don't fit my hips and thighs so don't work. Next/Tu / F&F have crap fabric that's too thin.

Can anyone suggest brands that have trousers short crotch length?

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dameofdilemma · 04/09/2023 13:15

I'm short (short bodied, short legs, just short) - all my smart work trousers come from Zara or Mango in size XS.
I have to buy the relatively slim cut ones (not skinny fit though). Anything 'relaxed fit' or 'tapered' doesn't fit properly. The 80s style baggy trouser suit is a disaster for me.

I've also managed to buy well fitting wide leg smart culottes in Asos Petite (and a smart pair of work trousers in Reiss (in size 6) but latter was overpriced I think so wouldn't recommend.)

Boden petite is supposedly good for work trousers but have never fit me well. Ditto M&S. Whistles, Cos, Arket etc forget it.

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