The tallest petite around.
Last month, Old Navy had a great sale. I ordered a few tops and a pair of khaki pants, because I always need those for work. When they arrived, I tried them on and saw they were way too long, but I figured I could hem them without too much trouble. Well, tonight I had out my sewing machine, so I decided to tackle the pants. I tried them on. Yup, way too big. I usually wear a size 20 from their Women's Plus department, but these balloon around my hips and thighs, even after I put on a belt. I could live with that, except I'd also need to hem them at least 5". And that's pretty damned hilarious since I'm 5'9" -- yes, I am that long-waisted, with short, stubby legs.
It's too late to return them, not that it'd even be worth the trouble since I only paid $12 and would be charged $6 to ship them back. (The jackasses at ON don't allow in-store returns for Women's Plus.) They wouldn't fit any of my friends. None of the nearby resale shops accept plus sizes, and I don't do eBay. They're really nice pants; I just can't wear them. Any ideas?
It's too late to return them, not that it'd even be worth the trouble since I only paid $12 and would be charged $6 to ship them back. (The jackasses at ON don't allow in-store returns for Women's Plus.) They wouldn't fit any of my friends. None of the nearby resale shops accept plus sizes, and I don't do eBay. They're really nice pants; I just can't wear them. Any ideas?