Best Pants for Short Guys - no Trip to the Tailor Required

I'm 5'8" with short legs so finding pants that fit without a trip to the tailor is always a challenge. Depending on the amount of break I'm going for where the pants hit the shoes, I like anywhere between a 26" and a 28" inseam. Finding this length of pants has been next to impossible because most clothing companies do not make pants this length.

The Cargo Pants from Abbreviated break the mold and are some of my favorite fitting pants. They come with shorter inseams from 25 to 28 inches which make them perfect for shorter men. I really like the straight fit of the pants and the length is perfect, hitting right where I want them to on the shoe with a little bit of break which helps visually extend my legs making me appear a bit taller. The pants have a mid-weight which is good for year round, and the little bit of stretch in the fabric makes them super comfortable.

I would highly recommend these pants for any shorter guys looking to upgrade their style.

If you're also sorting out the rest of your wardrobe, the jeans guide covers every denim fit we make, the inseam guide explains how to find your right length across all bottoms, and the wardrobe guide covers where to start if you're building from scratch.