women's pants rant

[zoom-zoom]

If I suddenly became wealthy, I would look into having pants custom made. Considering the variety of body types, it's not surprising that we have trouble finding the perfect fit.

For a brief time Target actually offered this and I seem to recall that it was pretty reasonably priced. I'm not sure why it didn't last...perhaps the product wasn't good or it was too difficult to maintain the service.

[Irulan]

For a brief time Target actually offered this and I seem to recall that it was pretty reasonably priced. I'm not sure why it didn't last...perhaps the product wasn't good or it was too difficult to maintain the service.

Running a semi-custom service, even if automated to the hilt, is a nightmare.

FWIW, there are fashion industry groups pushing for standardization of sizing but don't hold your breath.

[sarahkonamojo]

Yep, men have it better in this area. Their clothes are mostly boring, but they do have a nice standardized system. And tailored clothes. Wouldn't that be great? (I am sure it exists, but could I afford it?)

[VeloVT]

For a brief time Target actually offered this and I seem to recall that it was pretty reasonably priced. I'm not sure why it didn't last...perhaps the product wasn't good or it was too difficult to maintain the service.

FWIW, Banana Republic offers either free hems or $10 hems (it's been a while since I've done it so I can't remember if it was free or had a nominal cost, but it was convenient and well done - someone at the store pins for you, then they send it out, I think I was able to get the pants back for a rush event in 2-3 days at no extra charge. Cheaper AND faster than taking them to a tailor).

[Irulan]

FWIW, Banana Republic offers either free hems or $10 hems (it's been a while since I've done it so I can't remember if it was free or had a nominal cost, but it was convenient and well done - someone at the store pins for you, then they send it out, I think I was able to get the pants back for a rush event in 2-3 days at no extra charge. Cheaper AND faster than taking them to a tailor).

Some poor person is making slave wages doing those hems, no doubt.