I often got emails from people asking if I stock trousers in sizes for short men. In fact, it's one of the most searched-for things on our website.
After about a year of this we finally solved it - Ruler of London now stock trousers exclusively for short guys.
You can find them here.
However, we're just one brand. Lots of people need trousers with 25, 26, 27, 28, or 29 inch inseams. But when I Google ‘trousers for short men’ here's a typical example of what I get:
Over half of them aren't actually for shorter men. It's a bit unhelpful.
So I wanted to help in another way, by providing a real, useful rundown of places which I know stock trousers in shorter sizes. And of course you can now get them from Ruler too!
*Note: I haven't included any images in here as some brands can get a bit funny about it and I don't want to get sued. But there are links for you to look yourself.
Best Places to get Trousers for Short Men in the UK
Alterations by a Local Tailor
Ok, so I've immediately contradicted myself. This isn't a place which stocks shorter sizes. It's just advice (but good advice).
Many of you will do this already. But if you don't, then know you can get trousers hemmed and tapered quite cheaply, with shortening alone costing £13.49 on average according to my research. Then you can get any brand you like.
Brook Taverner
Brook Taverner are based in Yorkshire and have been going since 1912. They've got a really impressive range of jeans, chinos, and corduroy trousers, and they get good customer reviews. Although their only smaller size is 27 inches, this will be just fine for many men under 5’10. And their prices are reasonable.
Inseams offered: 27 inches
Prices: £40-£80
Cotton traders
Cotton traders also stock some (but not all) of their trousers in 27 and 29 inch inseams. They're a cheaper option to Brook Taverner, but customers still remark on their quality. Big range from everyday jeans to joggers and cargo pants.
Inseams offered: 27 inches, 29 inches
Prices: £25-£45
Uniqlo
One of my absolute favourite brands, and well-known to be a great choice for shorter men (they’re one of the few brands to use models under 6’0). Lots and lots of choice, great quality, and great prices. The shortest they'll go is only 28 inches, but this is much better than most places.
Inseams offered: 28 inches, 29 inches
Prices: £35-£40
Spoke
Slightly different, Spoke’s selling point is that they cater for all sizes (even if you've got especially chunky thighs). I heard great things about Spoke (including from Ruler customers). I ordered some jeans myself and unfortunately they didn't quite work for me and I returned them. Let's face it: at £100 you have to be sure, don't you?
Inseams offered: 28 inches, 29 inches
Prices: £100-£130
And now… the Americans.
There are three big American brands which cater for shorter men. There's much more choice over there, but of course you need to read the small print about shipping and returns so you don't get caught out. The Modest Man has some comprehensive reviews of these brands if you want to read more.
Under 5’10
The more budget end of the market, Under 5’10 have a good range at good prices. And they stock inseams from 25 inches up.
Inseams offered: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 inches
Prices: £45-£55
Peter Manning
The original short guy brand. High quality, high price.
Inseams offered: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 inches
Prices: £100-£200
Ash and Erie
Also quite expensive (£100 for chinos) but lots of choice, and more casual options than Peter Manning.
Inseams offered: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 inches
Prices: £70-£125
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Hope that was useful. Of course as an extremely biased writer I hope you have a look at our Ruler of London trousers. But if not, at least you've got some options for alternatives here.
Jack, Founder of Ruler of London.