“Obviously I bought popular trousers, but when I wear them, they look short and crotch?” “I need a pair of versatile trousers in the workplace, but I am picky between fit and fabric?” I believe many women have had such troubles. A pair of suitable women’s dress pants is not only a “battle robe” in the workplace, but also a “master key” for daily wear. Today’s guide starts from the core issues such as version, fabric, and size that you are most concerned about, and teaches you step by step to choose the right trousers that “will not go out of style for ten years”.
1. Look at the version first: choose the right pants type = come with a “long leg filter”
The fit is the soul of the trousers, and choosing the right fit can directly optimize the proportions of the body, and the wrong fit will expose all the shortcomings of the figure. When I was purchasing, I saw too many customers blindly following the trend and buying the wrong pants type, such as wearing leggings with a pear-shaped figure, which highlighted the width of the hips. The following mainstream versions correspond to the needs of different body types, and you can take a seat directly after reading it.
Fit type | Core features: | Adapted to the figure | Shopping tips |
|---|---|---|---|
High-waisted suit pants | The waist is 3-5cm above the navel, and the trouser line is straight | Small people, slightly fat waists | Choose a fixed waist to make it more neat and avoid the bloating feeling of an elastic waist |
Tapered pants/pipe pants | The hips are loose and the calves are slightly retracted | Pear-shaped, apple-shaped body | Prefer a pleatless design, which is slimmer than a single pleat |
Wide-leg suit pants | The trouser leg is loose and drape, and it is straight from waist to toe | Those with unstraight legs and thick thighs | With high heels, the length of the trousers covers the heel by 1/2 of the best |
Cropped pants/ankle pants | The pants are 2cm above the ankle, revealing slender ankles | All body types, especially suitable for spring and summer | Small people should avoid trousers that are too wide, otherwise they will look short |
I had a client who was a lawyer before, but he was 158cm tall but always wore floor-length wide-leg pants, which seemed very procrastinating. Later, I recommended her to choose high-waisted cropped tapered pants with pointed high heels, which visually directly “grew” by 5cm, and her aura was much stronger during the trial.
2. Choose the fabric again: comfort and texture are indispensable
The fabric of the trousers directly determines the feeling and crispness of the wearing experience. As a purchase, I value the “fabric resistance” of fabrics the most – after all, professionals don’t have time to iron every day, and they don’t want to pill and deform after wearing them a few times. The following mainstream fabrics have their own advantages, just choose according to your needs.
- Wool blend: the preferred fabric for the workplace, a blended fabric containing 30%-50% wool, which not only has the crisp texture of wool, but also is more durable and less shrinking than pure wool. Suitable for autumn and winter, it is warm and high-end to wear, but the disadvantage is that it will be a little stuffy to wear in summer.
- Polyester elastic fabric: the king of cost performance, polyester fabric with spandex, with four-sided elastic attributes, squatting and sitting for a long time are not tight. I have tested, most of these fabrics can be wrinkle-resistant and iron-free, and there is basically no need to iron after machine washing, which is especially suitable for commuters.
- TENCE/Modal: Spring and summer gospel, this type of fabric feels soft, has a good moisture-wicking effect, and is as comfortable to wear as cotton pants, but draped and less wrinkled than cotton pants. However, it should be noted that do not use hot water when washing Tencel fabrics, otherwise it is easy to deform.
Fabric tips: When buying trousers, look at the washing label, the fabric containing “spandex 3%-5%” has the best elasticity, the fabric containing “polyester fiber more than 60%” has good wrinkle resistance, and the fabric containing “more than 20% wool” has a better texture.
3. Match the size: Don’t be fooled by the “standard size” anymore
“Why do I wear size M and some are too tight to wear?” This is the pain point of many people buying trousers. In fact, the problem is not you, but in the size standard – Asian sizes are slim, European and American sizes are loose, and the versions of different brands are also very different.
For sisters with special figures, it is even more necessary to learn to “match accurately”: small people choose the “petite version”, the length of the pants is shorter, and there is no need to change the hem of the trousers; Tall people choose the “tall version” to avoid the embarrassment of the trousers being too short and exposing the ankles; For curvy figures or plus-size sisters (18W-32W), prefer the style with an adjustable waist buckle, and the elastic waist can usually accommodate 2-4 inch waist fluctuations, and you can wear it even if you are a little fat.
Pregnant women and sisters don’t have to worry, now many brands have pregnant women’s abdominal support suit pants, the waist is an adjustable belly support design, which can be worn from the first trimester to the third trimester, and the pregnant colleagues around me have reported that it is particularly practical. If the length of the trousers you buy is not suitable, many stores provide pants length change services, and you can change the tailor-made effect for 10 yuan.
4. Color pattern: the basic model is versatile, and the niche model is brilliant
The color choice of trousers will not be wrong if you follow the principle of “basic base and niche finishing touch”. As a purchase, I found that black trousers account for more than 40% of the sales all year round, which shows its versatility, but occasionally changing colors can make the outfit instantly innovative.
Essential base color
Classic black/navy blue/dark gray: “safe color” in the workplace, it does not violate with any top, especially suitable for formal occasions such as business meetings and interviews.
Khaki/off-white/oatmeal: gentle and versatile, suitable for office casual business scenes, especially clean with light-colored shirts.
Personalized style recommendation
Morandi colors: haze blue, gray pink and other low-saturation colors, white and high-end, suitable for spring and summer wear.
Pinstripe/houndstooth: It has a bit of a retro feel and is more designed than solid trousers, but be careful that the thinner the stripes, the thinner it looks.
5. Occasion wear: A pair of trousers should be used for all occasions
The versatility of suits lies in their ability to adapt to various occasions. The focus of dressing in different scenes is different, and if you find the right style, you can dress decently and look good.
- Business meeting/interview: The core is “professional”, choose black high-waisted straight-leg pants, pair it with a white shirt and blazer, and step on a pair of pointed heels, capable and confident. I helped a recent graduate pick this set before, and when she interviewed for a financial company, HR praised her for dressing appropriately.
- Office casual business: You can relax a little with khaki wide-leg pants with knitwear, or oatmeal pipe pants with a silk shirt, comfortable and textured.
- Special occasions: lawyers, flight attendants and other occupations that require uniforms, choose navy blue slim-fitting suit pants, the fabric should be crisp to avoid being too tight; The host can choose bootcut pants on camera, which can modify the shape of the legs and make the legs longer on camera.
6. Pitfall avoidance guide: These details determine the quality of trousers
When buying trousers, many people only look at the fit and color, but ignore the small details, and only regret wearing them a few times. As a procurement, I summarized several “key points to avoid pitfalls” and wrote them down to ensure that they would not step on the thunder.
Common pain points | Pit-avoidance skills |
|---|---|
Slim and long legs | Choose a high-waisted style with a straight line, and the pants are long above the ankle or cover the heel by 1/2 |
No balls and no sticky hair | Rub the fabric with your hands 10 times, do not pill and do not shed to qualify, and pay attention to whether the dark trousers are glued to white velvet |
Is the pocket depth enough? | Put your phone when trying it on, and it is practical to have a pocket that can be fully installed and does not bulge |
Whether it is transparent or not | Look at the fabric in front of the light, it is better if the light is not obvious, and you can choose the lined style in summer |
Sitting for a long time does not bulge | Choose elastic fabrics, sit for 10 minutes and get up when trying on, and the waistband and thighs are not bulging to qualify |
In addition, before buying, be sure to watch the real buyer show, especially the evaluation of buyers who are similar to their own figure, which is much more reliable than the merchant’s promotional picture.
7. Procurement perspective: Yigu’s pants selection suggestions
As a sourcing agent who deals with factories and brands all year round, I want to say: good trousers never rely on “big-name premiums”. Many niche brands of suits use the same polyester elastic fabric as big brands, but the price is only 1/3. When buying, focus on “three places”: whether the waist is flat (the key to good workmanship), whether the trouser line is straight (determines whether the fit is crisp), and whether the fabric elasticity is natural (too loose elasticity is easy to deform). In addition, many factories now support “small batch customization”, if you have a special figure, spend 200-300 yuan to customize one, which is more cost-effective than buying 10 unfitting ones.
8. FAQ: Solve the problem you are most concerned about
- Q: What should I do if the trousers are deformed after machine washing? A: When washing, use cold water and wash on the opposite side to avoid exposure to the sun. After deformation, it can be ironed with a steam iron, focusing on ironing the trouser line and waistband, which can basically restore its original shape.
- Q: Are wide-leg pants suitable for small people? A: Suitable, but choose high-waisted cropped wide-leg pants, the hem should not be too wide (it is best to be within 5cm wider than the ankle), wear high heels, and avoid looking short with flat shoes.
- Q: Plus-size sisters choose suit pants, which is thinner dark or lighter? A: In fact, not necessarily, dark colors do look thinner, but choosing the right version of light-colored trousers is more temperamental. The key is to avoid tight styles, choose loose draped straight-leg pants or tapered pants, and the fabric should not be too light (easy to stick to the flesh and make you fat).
- Q: What is the difference between “single pleat” and “no pleat” in trousers? A: Single-pleated pants are more retro, suitable for people with narrow crotch, and can increase the three-dimensional sense of the crotch; Pleated pants are more simple and neat, suitable for people with wide hips and slightly fat waist and abdomen, and have a better slimming effect.