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[JT80]

i get annoyed that jeans/trousers/pants[u.s friends] always come up too short in the leg when i'm sitting in my chair. i'm tall, 6'5, and pre accident i'd wear 36 inch leg but this is now too short
where can i get good, decent brand quality stuff that prevents me looking like i'm on day release? any particular brands good - diesel, not good, nor gas, levis are ok but have 2 pairs already.
i know there are 'specialist' manufacturers of wheelchair kit, however, i'd prefer mainstream stuff at the minute. thanks.

[pikey]

Hi JT

I googled clothing for the disabled and it came up with loads of results. One that is worth a look is www.able2wear.co.uk. Hope this helps you.

[Trinity]

Hmmm

The problem with 'disabled' clothes is that they are hardly the most fashionable garments ever worn (however pratical they may be) got to love those sexy elasticated waist bands!

I can understand why mainstream is preferable

The question is, where to very tall people buy there clothes from?

[pikey]

I can not answer that one, I am a short arse! LOL

[disjointed]

This is a good forum topic. My friend (T8 complete) says it's hard to get his legs in and out of pants and shorts and whatnot so often goes without when he's home alone, but he's said he'll cover up when with me. I don't want him to make any special effort, so I looked online for men's boxer briefs (or just boxers) that have snaps along the leg so you don't have to loop your legs through. An exhaustive search yielded absolutely nothing. I figured I would just take some of my boxer briefs (--men's boxer briefs are the most comfortable thing to sleep in!) and just cut open the leg area and sew in some snaps myself. This way, he'll be able to feel comfy being covered without having to go through so much extra effort, plus he'll be wearing something sexy and masculine that has been close against me

[qbounce]

I saw something online called "Casual Male" and some of their jeans/ pants have 38" inseams. I found it under:
Google--big and tall fashion jeans. They had Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and of course your tried and true Levi's (and others: Sean John, Rocca Wear).

It's out there, unfortunately you might have to order more than you need to get one that fits.

I need a 34" inseam now, but I've noticed that even when they say pre-shrunk, the jeans CONTINUE to shrink more! I could use some 36's!

What's your waist size JT?

Edited by qbounce, 29 July 2008 - 09:32 PM.

[Ches]

Dont know about the U.k.. In the good Old U.S.of A we have a store called Big & Tall.. its got everything you need.

Another thing you could do.. is buy the 36 inch.. and take them to a seamstress. Thats what those chicks are for, and its relatively cheap.

Its hard to find anything past a 36, even at amazon.com

Good luck.

[gsp23]

I buy cloths for my boyfriend at Casual Male, they make quality stuff that lasts a long time. He is not in a wheelchair just a big guy. http://www.casualmal...en_US/index.jsp

My boyfriend also likes Wrangler Jeans, which actually have come a long way in the looks department in the last few years. They make big & tall jeans too. The relaxed fit anyways is availab with inseam of 38 inch http://www.bigandtal...gi?mfr=Wrangler

[eleanorigby]

I have the exact same problem. I'm 6'1 and it's even harder for me because I'm a girl and girls are supposed to be short (or at least, shorter than men). There are not many choices for girls of my height, even the talls in dept. stores are too short, especially now that I sit. Any girls know of good places for tall pants? As for JT, I'm with Ches, the Big and Tall stores could work or you could unthread the bottom of your pant legs to give them a bit more length.

[Ches]

Eleanorigby.. Man that name is so difficult for me..

Anyways.. Not sure what your style is.. or how youthful you'll go with the jean style but there are a few brands for girls that make some really long jeans. Truck Jeans are the first that come to mind. Express also make some super long lengths occassionally. And uhm,.. Biker jeans ( the brand, not the jeans for riding) ...

I will keep thinking..

THeres an online catalog at Alloy.com that carries those long lengths.. could start there. No promises. You never know whats in season.

[gsp23]

eleanorigby, on Jul 29 2008, 05:55 PM, said:

I have the exact same problem. I'm 6'1 and it's even harder for me because I'm a girl and girls are supposed to be short (or at least, shorter than men). There are not many choices for girls of my height, even the talls in dept. stores are too short, especially now that I sit. Any girls know of good places for tall pants? As for JT, I'm with Ches, the Big and Tall stores could work or you could unthread the bottom of your pant legs to give them a bit more length.

Not sure what inseam you wear but I am 5'7" and wear a 34" inseam. If you wear 36" then dont forget Lucky Brand too. The 36" inseam is there X-Long one.

I have actually personally considered going with some mens jeans lately cause the curves dont fit the way they used to so was thinking of trying some mens for the straight leg and see if they fit any better.

[Apparelyzed]

Hi,

Here's another UK based link that may be worth checking out.

http://www.highandmighty.co.uk/

I wear standard jeans, 36" x 36". I've found the lengths to vary a hell of alot, despite what it says on the label.

I just take a tape measure now whenever I go to buy jeans!

I get my jeans from Gap, Republic, H&M and Levi. It's a case of looking though to see if they have any, so I check whenever I go shopping.

Simon.

[eleanorigby]

gsp23, on Jul 29 2008, 04:22 PM, said:

eleanorigby, on Jul 29 2008, 05:55 PM, said:

I have the exact same problem. I'm 6'1 and it's even harder for me because I'm a girl and girls are supposed to be short (or at least, shorter than men). There are not many choices for girls of my height, even the talls in dept. stores are too short, especially now that I sit. Any girls know of good places for tall pants? As for JT, I'm with Ches, the Big and Tall stores could work or you could unthread the bottom of your pant legs to give them a bit more length.

Not sure what inseam you wear but I am 5'7" and wear a 34" inseam. If you wear 36" then dont forget Lucky Brand too. The 36" inseam is there X-Long one.

I have actually personally considered going with some mens jeans lately cause the curves dont fit the way they used to so was thinking of trying some mens for the straight leg and see if they fit any better.

My inseam needs to be at least 37" I've found in the past, partly to compensate for sitting. I love Lucky Brand jeans, but they are so expensive! I can't afford them unfortunately. Of all places, Lane Bryant has some very long jeans. I guess they're like the big and tall store for women. Only problem is that since I've been dieting, all of their clothes are getting too big for me (except in length, can't diet that off, lol). I'm not sure if men's jeans would fit me right, I'm pretty curvy. Even women's straight leg jeans fit me funny. Good luck trying it out though, men's will be deffo be longer. Thanks for the suggestions too!

[Scribbler]

There's a German company that specialise in clothing for wheelchair users, the guy who set it up is SCI. I think its called Rolli Moden. but not sure of the spelling. They do very modern styles but cost a lot. They cater for all leg lengths and make lots of jeans. I'll try and find their site and add the link.
Here's the link. Good luck.

http://www.rollicomp...ewObjectID=4637

Edited by Scribbler, 04 August 2008 - 05:30 PM.

[JT80]

i've made it halfway to solving my jeans issue. if the jeans wont stretch down take the footwear to the jeans....cowboy boots
i'm ready to take on texas.

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[gsp23]

Not quite to the cowboy boots for me, but I usually wear hightop tennis shoes or Sketchers style boots to help a bit.

[DaveP]

Email Levis and tell them what the problem is, and the size you want, and they'll make them for you. They did it for me a few years ago.

[Ches]

Oh shit.. LMFAO.. Jt that is awesome..

[Ches]

Here Jt .. just for you...

You'll need a hat in Texas.. we all wear them.. constantly

Edited by Ches, 02 September 2008 - 12:55 AM.

[StellaLAtella]

Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy!
Ches, YOU ROCK!!

[adam_downunder]

I have the same problem... I am 6'5 and have long bloody legs although JT my favourite pair of jeans are a pair of Gas jeans that are really long!

I do need to get more though, so keep the hot spots for long jeans coming guys and girls.

[guido]

I have good news for people on this thread. Having struggled with the same problem for years (I'm 6'2") I have found a very good solution!

I came to Germany to a huge disability trade fair for kit for my website. This morning I followed up with a visit to a manufacturer of clothing (mainly trousers). Company is owned by two brothers, one is a quadraplegic - so knows all the problems. They make trousers (jeans, etc...) that look cool (& normal!!) and are designed for wearing in wheelchairs.

When I get back to the UK I will put in an order so that we can get them in the UK (will also find out whether they already cover US and if they do, I'll pass on the retailers URL and if they don't I can always post them out). If it is not seen as an abuse of this forum I'll post another when I have them listed.

Will also post a couple of pictures of me in a pair so you can see what I mean about normal looking (the trousers, not me...!!).

Meantime, if anyone has any questions you can PM or email me, though I'm on the road until early next week, so will check in irregularly.

Best wishes

Guido

[guido]

Ches, that is a fantastic photo: HOT!!

[Mac na Ceardadh]

I had just retired from 22 years in the military when I got hurt. I was not used to go about looking like an unmade bed so got serious about finding a way to look good without spending a load of money on special made clothes.
What I found was that I had to get my trousers about 2 lengths longer than when I was standing. This took me from a 32" inseam to a 34" inseam. This allows me to sit the "chair all day and have my trousers set at the tops on my shoes. No long lengths on stocking for this lad! Other than that, I stay in the gym, watch what I eat and never, ever take life too seriously. This makes it easy to wear any shirt I choose. Last week in the gym I made a personal best on the bench press..did two reps at 266 pounds. No so bad for a lad pushing 60, eh?!

[guido]

Yes, completely agree with not wanting to spend EXTRA. My problem was that to get the extra 2 inches, I had to go to a 36" leg (with a 33/34" waist) which no-one seems to do (except in Serbia, but even that's a long way to go for a pair of trousers). Gant used to do them, then discontinued (I even wrote to Head Office to source some), and the only ones I found in tall people shops I didn't like the look of. However my excitement in the ones I've just found is that they look as I want them to but are actually cheaper than Gant, Diesel and many of the others (though more expensive than Matalan, etc).

Personal Best at 60? You've not been working hard enough the rest of your life, Mac na Ceardadh....
(Very good though: the guy who helps me exercise is nearly 70 and looks in his 50s. Shows looking after yourself is worthwhile)

Mac na Ceardadh, on Oct 26 2009, 11:17 PM, said:

I had just retired from 22 years in the military when I got hurt. I was not used to go about looking like an unmade bed so got serious about finding a way to look good without spending a load of money on special made clothes.
What I found was that I had to get my trousers about 2 lengths longer than when I was standing. This took me from a 32" inseam to a 34" inseam. This allows me to sit the "chair all day and have my trousers set at the tops on my shoes. No long lengths on stocking for this lad! Other than that, I stay in the gym, watch what I eat and never, ever take life too seriously. This makes it easy to wear any shirt I choose. Last week in the gym I made a personal best on the bench press..did two reps at 266 pounds. No so bad for a lad pushing 60, eh?!

[Scribbler]

Ches, on Sep 2 2008, 12:54 AM, said:

Here Jt .. just for you... cowgirl2.JPG

You'll need a hat in Texas.. we all wear them.. constantly

Don't you get cold in Texas Ches, just wearing that hat and nothing else?...

[guido]

Hi - As a follow up on this thread, I've found a manufacturer that have been selling adapted clothes, particularly trousers, for a couple of years, in Germany. The owners are 2 brothers, ones a tetraplegic, and I was really impressed with what they have and their attitude. Am importing them to sell here (UK, though can post anywhere). Starting slowly, have two lines now listed.

You can see them here.



- Straight leg
- 100% cotton & 100% soft cotton lining - for greater warmth
- Grade 5 zip that is easier for people with restricted hand function to use unaided
- Tough fastner that doesn't break or tear the fabric when being assisted on transfers or given a pressure lift from the waistband
- Cut for wheelchair: longer leg and longer at the back for a better look and greater comfort
- NO pockets, studs or poppers at the back to eliminate risk of skin and pressure issues
- Seams are sown side to side not one on top of another to eliminate risk of skin and pressure issues
- Modern stonewashed styling

Any questions: PM or email me through my site