Puddle Pants (Latest Fashion, LOL)

I've mostly had puddle pants a great deal of my life with being on the shorter side. Plus women's jeans seem to be for tall women. At times I have been lucky enough to find some brands who have petite sizes.

I have some pants that are high-water pants only because the material shrunk after being in the dryer.

Buying pants has never been a good experience.
 

The last thing this old bod needs is "puddle pants"!

I just bought a pair of super comfortable Danskin black yoga pants on sale at Costco for 9.99 (wow) that make my legs look nice and trim. They have a slight sheen, are very soft, and have a very subtle pattern in dark gray on black you can barely detect.

They're well made and cut slightly high at the waistline. Vary flattering. Super easy to get on. You might find them online. I found them but not with the same subtle pattern I have. Be sure it's $9.99. There's a pocket on the side made for a phone...yes!
 
My problem is that my height is in my torso, with relatively short legs. When I stood next to my late husband, he was taller but when I sat next to him, I was the taller one.

Pants, including jeans are usually too short or too long. I have a hard time finding shorts that end right above the knee....they usually hit mid or bottom of the knee, which I don't like.
 
officerripley said:
Here we go again with another goofily-named (IMO) fashion trend, Puddle Pants:

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It usually refers to pants or slacks that are loose-fitting and especially "puddle" around the shoes. Which as the gal in this article--https://www.glamour.com/story/puddle-pants-trend--points out, "Puddle pants, which are slightly tailored curtains, have actually been around for years—and obviously, short girls (raises hand) have been wearing them against their will since birth." (Me too.)
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I’m just relieved this isn’t about incontinence.
 
Lara said:
The last thing this old bod needs is "puddle pants"!

I just bought a pair of super comfortable Danskin black yoga pants on sale at Costco for 9.99 (wow) that make my legs look nice and trim. They have a slight sheen, are very soft, and have a very subtle pattern in dark gray on black you can barely detect. They're well made and cut slightly high at the waistline. Vary flattering.
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Hubba Hubba!
 
My daughter wears the loose pants but I have always worn the tight leggings even before they became popular.
(or jeans). Honestly? I think the fat pants make a person look dumpy!
(All apologies to anyone on here who likes them) Fashion has to keep changing up to make money.
Leggings are so quick and easy to slip on and look fine! We don't have to follow the fads.
Ha! When I was a teenager, I'd change clothes 8 times a day! Now? I spend 2 minutes dressing for all day!
 
I look for petite pants, not always easy to find for women my size but I've managed. I hate hemming, so I don't have much choice. I don't like the puddle pants look; to me it looks sloppy, not to mention how the cuffs must pick up dirt from the streets. Ewwww 🤢!
 
OneEyedDiva said:
I don't like the puddle pants look; to me it looks sloppy, not to mention how the cuffs must pick up dirt from the streets. Ewwww 🤢!
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I assume that is probably the point, like designer Jeans that come faded, spilled bleached, and with frayed holes. I'm not defending the look, I don't particularly care. It probably works better with teens.
 
Jules said:
Yesterday I was looking in the full length mirror and moaning about this problem.
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Remy said:
I'm short so I've shortened a lot of pants. Work pants, I don't worry about being precise. If they are a pair of jeans, I'm very precise.

I can't stand the dragging on the ground look.
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Jules are you short too? Remy, I never could stand that dragging the ground look on men or women. Have you ladies tried ordering petite pants? I've been able to find women's petites in jeans and sweat pants. I really hate having to hem anything.
 
OneEyedDiva said:
Jules are you short too? Remy, I never could stand that dragging the ground look on men or women. Have you ladies tried ordering petite pants? I've been able to find women's petites in jeans and sweat pants. I really hate having to hem anything.
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Yes, I'll get them if I can. But since I buy most of my clothes second hand, I'll shorten them if needed. I do have a sewing machine. It's a bit of a hassle.
 
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