The Petite Shop - Level 99 Petite Linen Trouser

Today I will be reviewing another item from The Petite Shop. When Elizabeth offered to send over these linen pants for me to review, I was skeptical. First of all, I always have a hard time finding dress pants that fit well in the waist and hip area. Second of all, linen pants = crazy wrinkles. Lastly, the salmon color is a bit out of my comfort zone. The good news is - as soon as I put these on, all my worries went away.

 

What I am wearing:

Bottom: Level 99 Petite Linen Trouser - size 24P (available in 4 colors)

Top: Tobi *old* (buy similar here or here)

Purse: Chanel Jumbo Flap (buy similar here or here)

Bracelet: Amrita Singh (buy similar here)

Sunglasses: Kate Spade Gayla

I have always been a fan of trousers. The flare at the bottom of the trouser help elongate the leg. Petite women in particular can benefit as well since trousers create the appearance of a longer lower half. The light linen material drapes beautifully and moves with my body. Even though they are not lined, the material feels substantial and offers 100% coverage. Since these trousers flare out at the bottom, I decided to pair them with a close-fitting tops to balance the shape of the outfit. The size 24P in these pants fit me perfectly throughout the waist and hips.

For reference, I'm about 5’2 tall and right under 100 lbs. It has been extremely difficult to find pants that fit in both the waist, hips and length without tailoring. The waist measurement for a size 24P is 12.75” across the back, 7.75" rise and 10.5" leg opening. This is versus the line's regular pattern, which has a 32.5" inseam and 9" rise. As you can see, the measurement for the waist is really tiny. My ideal measurements for skinny jeans are 25” waist and 29” inseam. The measurements for these pants are technically ideal for me when worn with heels. Dare I say these pants are hands down the best fitting pants I've ever tried on. Linen pants are the perfect choice for summer when you want to wear something light but don't want to wear shorts or a skirt. They can be worn on the weekends, in the office or even on the beach.

The color can be a bit tricky to pull off. You can pair these pants with any neutral color such as white, beige or black like I did here to tone down the look. If you’re adventurous and bold, you can certainly pair them with a bright color top to create a color-blocking outfit. Since they’re solid-color pants, you can incorporate some patterns and prints as well. Have fun and be creative! I can’t say enough good things about these pants. If you’re in the market for some fun summer pants, definitely check these out. Stay tuned for one more look from The Petite Shop later this week.

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The Petite Shop - Level 99 Petite Linen Trouser