Im kind of glad some of you mentioned poor quality with some of J Crew's tops. I also think they dont fit right. I love their cardigans but they are either too short or when I go up a size to big in the shoulder.
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Hi Ladies,
I was checking out J.Crew's chino shorts. They have such fun colors! I've never had any of their shorts. They come in so many inseams!
I'm on the short petite side...5'1". I have short legs. I don't want the shorts too short or too long where it makes me look short and stalky. So I am thinking 3" might be too short for me and 10" might be too long?
They come in 3", 4", 5", 7", 9", 10".
What would be a good inseam for me? Anyone else my height and loving their chino shorts?
I was checking out J.Crew's chino shorts. They have such fun colors! I've never had any of their shorts. They come in so many inseams!
I'm on the short petite side...5'1". I have short legs. I don't want the shorts too short or too long where it makes me look short and stalky. So I am thinking 3" might be too short for me and 10" might be too long?
They come in 3", 4", 5", 7", 9", 10".
What would be a good inseam for me? Anyone else my height and loving their chino shorts?
Lilacs said:
3" and 4" would be perfect. If u think 3" would be too short, try the 4". I have a few 2" and sometimes can be too short depending on the seam. If they are cut offs I can do 2" but I feel 3" are perfect and I am 5'3". Also do you have thick or thin legs for your height? That also plays a role too.
We are about the same height and I love their 5" chino shorts. I personally find the 5" to be the perfect length and the 3" to be a little short for my liking. Maybe I could have pulled off the 3" if I'm a little younger
I have a few that I have been rotating this summer and I love them!
I´m also petite and 5´2 and I love the 3 inch, I have them in the bright yellow and they really are the perfect summer shorts!
If you think the 3" might be too short maybe try the 4" or 5"?
Lilacs said:
I think it depends on your age and the look you at going for. I am 5'9" and in my mid twenties and mostly wear 3" because I'm usually just wearing them casually with a tee. I recently got a pair of 5" for "dressier" shorts and have yet to wear them. I think I am going to start buying the 4" from now on because the 3" feel a little short when I want to wear a longer top. I would probably go with the 3 or 4 at your height but no longer. If you want "long" shorts maybe try the 7.
Yes the quality has been pretty bad recently. The sweaters and tshirts pill after a few wears. I ordered a dress recently and it was shipped to me with holes in it. They didn't bother checking to see whether the item was damaged which is upsetting and they tried to make me pay for the shipping for the damaged dress. Sizing is also very inconsistent. The one thing that is continuously good quality is the perfect t shirts. The fabric is still very silky, smooth and a good weight.
We are about the same height and I love their 5" chino shorts. I personally find the 5" to be the perfect length and the 3" to be a little short for my liking. Maybe I could have pulled off the 3" if I'm a little younger
Agree. I'm 5"2' and I find their 5" chino shorts the most flattering on me. The 3" are a bit too short for my liking and my age
Weird thing is, I have the opposite problem! Their tops/jackets/etc are almost always too TIGHT in the shoulders for me. And my arms are relatively thin and I'm not really that broad....maybe relative to someone who is as small as I am, but in general.. no way. With Crew tops, it's usually way too loose in the chest and below, and tight across the shoulders and in the arm holes. Madewell too.
I second the steamer. I bought a nice one a few years ago and it save me a ton in dry cleaning bills when I just need to freshen something up.
I'm 5'7" and 5" is my favorite, everything else just feels too short. For your height, I think you could probably go with 3" or 4".