Well, this is kind of like an update to my previous post asking about pants that will fit me.

I ordered the REI Sahara pants and I'm sorely disappointed. The rise is still much too long for me. The pant legs are too volumous and baggy. Here are some pictures to illustrate:

I think this looks normal. When worn as long pants, the 28' inseam is perfect.



But this is how it actually looks on me. I hate this because the low hanging shorts are always rubbing and pulling at my thighs when I'm hiking uphill. It's restrictive. I think it also makes me look like I have shorter legs, and a shorter height overall. At 5'5" I can't afford to look any shorter <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />. When worn like this, the 28' inseam of the long pants is too long and floppy. :



In order to look normal to me, I have to wear it this high.:



Or I can twist up the waist band two times. Then I can't access the pockets.



This is how it usually rides. I also HATE the pockets because they ride on top/in front of my thighs. I like my pockets to hang on the sides of my legs. It's uncomfortable with stuff in them and with my hands in them on the Sahara.



BTW, the shirt is the Mountain Hardwear Excursion shirt in Small. Does it look too small on me? I LOVE it because I love the fabric and the tapered, slim fit. It's a bit short though. Can't tuck it in without it easily untucking in some places. So far, Mountain Hardwear is one of the few manufacturer I've found that makes this tapered fit. Any other manufacturers do this? I know that Montbell does as well. But they are all so expensive at $25 a shirt... on sale....