We Heard You
Finding the perfect pair of trousers shouldn’t feel impossible, yet for so many of our customers, especially those with petite frames, it often is.
You’ve told us:
- “It’s hard to find work-appropriate pants that actually feel comfortable.”
- “I’m petite, and even the smallest sizes are always too long or don’t fit my proportions.”
These weren’t one-off comments. They were consistent. And they resonated. So we decided to do something about it.
6 Months, Countless Prototypes
Creating a pant that feels as good as it looks is no small feat—especially when you’re designing with real women’s bodies in mind.
We knew this wasn’t just about shortening inseams. For our petite community, it meant going back to the drawing board.
We spent six months studying body data of women between 5'1" and 5'4" (155–163cm), analyzing not just leg length, but proportions:
- Waist placement
- Thigh-to-calf ratio
- Torso-leg visual balance
The key?
- Higher waistlines to visually elongate the legs
- Shorter rise to avoid sagging at the crotch
- Smoother hip-to-thigh transitions for a tailored, curve-hugging fit
Then came testing. Over and over again. A 1cm change in length. A 0.5cm tweak at the hip curve.
Why? We wanted the kind of fit that feels made just for you.
What We’re Solving For
The Trouser Shop is our answer to three problems we know you face:
Petite-Inclusive by Design
No more hemming. Each of our trouser fits now comes in both regular and petite, with cuts thoughtfully adjusted—not just shortened. You get proportions that actually work for your frame, from rise to leg opening.
Real Comfort, Real Polish
You shouldn’t have to choose between comfort and being dressed for the part.
So we created three fabric families to meet different lifestyle needs:
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Spacer Knit: Lightweight stretch with a peach-fuzz softness
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Empower Ponte: Structure + stretch in equal measure
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Stretch Wool: Warmth, sophisitication, and four-way flexibility
All wrinkle-resistant. All 4-way stretch. All designed for movement and ease.
Designed for Life, Not Just the Office
Whether your dress code is smart casual or business casual, these pants go beyond one setting. You can move, stretch, sit, and still feel confident walking into any room.
Welcome to The Trouser Shop.
