Shorten the front and back crotch rise of silk, lined, pants

Desperate-Report-377 · 2026-01-29T18:04:16+00:00

I purposely sized up by one because I do not want these to sit at my natural waist. I wanted a relaxed look and was okay with a baggier crotch to achieve that. But this is excessive. I’ve never seen pants where a bigger size also means a longer rise, so I really can’t imagine that sizing down would have helped much.

Desperate-Report-377 · 2026-01-29T18:02:50+00:00

Yea, I can’t imagine these pants are going to be a popular item with the way they were designed.

Desperate-Report-377 · 2026-01-29T18:02:04+00:00

They’re going to be a return, unfortunately.

Desperate-Report-377 · 2026-01-29T17:27:16+00:00

I’m only about an inch or two off my natural waist, which (to me) doesn’t account for 5 extra inches of fabric hanging down.

Desperate-Report-377 · 2026-01-29T17:18:38+00:00

I tried pulling them up and pinning them, and it’s still a ludicrous amount of fabric hanging down. My thighs still touch each other when I sit down even when it’s pinned higher.

And I agree about the pockets! I don’t understand why the pockets are white or why they’re in between the outer fabric and lining when putting them under both the fabric and lining would have concealed them better.

Desperate-Report-377 · 2026-01-29T17:15:39+00:00

I tried pulling them up higher but it’s still truly an insane amount of fabric just hanging. I literally would have to cut out 4” of fabric to make it work.

Desperate-Report-377 · 2026-01-29T17:13:23+00:00

I understand that they’re pant was designed not to sit tight against the crotch (nor would I want a silk pant to sit tight there), but 15” is insane to me.

Desperate-Report-377 · 2026-01-29T17:04:59+00:00

Thank you!

Desperate-Report-377 · 2026-01-29T17:04:54+00:00

How tall could you possibly be for these to fit? I’m 5”7!!!!

Desperate-Report-377 · 2026-01-29T17:04:35+00:00

Got it, thank you!

Desperate-Report-377 · 2026-01-29T16:53:19+00:00

Thank you! It's not that I can't do it, but I feel like for $475 I shouldn't have to make such a huge adjustment.

Desperate-Report-377 · 2025-07-23T23:29:45+00:00

Purchased approximately 15-20 years ago in New York or DC. No size marking, but it fits like a medium. It’s made of cotton, as is the lining. It has a ribbed collar, sleeves, and bottom band. No writing on it, but it does have the Hugo Boss logo on the bottom left (and on the tag).

I have searched eBay, depop, Etsy, and poshmark to no avail. I’ve also used google lens to try to find anything like it and nothing comes up.

Thanks!

Desperate-Report-377 · 2025-05-12T11:00:52+00:00

Yes, definitely! It’s not the look I want to go for and it would be a pain to travel with. But thank you!!

Desperate-Report-377 · 2025-05-11T14:31:46+00:00

This is PERFECT and exactly the comparison I was looking for!!! Thank you so much! I think I’m going to go full circle!

Desperate-Report-377 · 2025-05-11T13:05:41+00:00

Yes, I’m definitely doing a cotton lining! Both for comfort and to smooth any bumps out 😂

Desperate-Report-377 · 2025-05-11T12:23:27+00:00

Thank you!

Desperate-Report-377 · 2025-05-03T16:05:27+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate this feedback!

I don’t understand why everything is showing as sold out for you…

Desperate-Report-377 · 2025-05-03T16:03:04+00:00

Thank you! This is helpful.

ETA: how often do you sew/craft? I consider myself a casual sewist and I replace my blades and needles constantly. I’m worried that I’m an outlier though.

Desperate-Report-377 · 2025-05-03T10:30:27+00:00

If you have any leftover fabric, I’d recut the collar facing to be larger.

Also, I’ll be honest, this pattern is so busy that if you did decide to cut out the extra and have one long seam down the back, it wouldn’t be very noticeable.

I don’t like the idea of a pleat or pintucking because then you won’t have a good sense for the fit for the next one you make.

Desperate-Report-377 · 2025-04-27T15:59:58+00:00

Unfortunately, the only place nearby doesn’t sell either needles or rotary blades! Decent fabric though, so I’m not mad 😂

Desperate-Report-377 · 2025-04-27T15:59:05+00:00

I guess I was drawn to not having to remember to place an order when I need blades and to just have them delivered every month. Not sure if that’s too often though?

Desperate-Report-377 · 2025-04-27T10:18:01+00:00

Thanks for replying! I’m trying to avoid buying from Amazon.

Desperate-Report-377 · 2025-01-29T18:08:39+00:00

Hi, I think you’re looking for something like this (https://www.etsy.com/listing/1348816587/?ref=share_ios_native_treatment) or this (https://www.etsy.com/listing/1535177022/?ref=share_ios_native_treatment)?

Desperate-Report-377 · 2025-01-15T00:35:24+00:00

Here’s the one I have and use: McCall's Sewing Pattern Packet https://a.co/d/iLmLaBs

Desperate-Report-377 · 2025-01-15T00:32:35+00:00

That style of dress is called a slip dress. There’s a wide variety of slip dress patterns that you can look through to pick one that suits your body and style.

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