Anonymous
12/09/2025 10:45
Subject: Pants for very skinny boy (age 9)??
I've had luck at the Children's Place and H&M for both of my skinny kids. Also, for my son, sometimes he inherits my daughter's jeans and khakis because the girl cuts tend to be narrower than the boy cuts in the same size and brand. He's 9 and will probably notice this soon, though.
Anonymous
12/09/2025 09:23
Subject: Pants for very skinny boy (age 9)??
Anonymous wrote:Bumping this old thread to see if anyone has current/new recommendations for skinny 9yo boy pants? Not jeans.
I got these for my ds around that age. Btw, he’s now 6’2” at fifteen and wears 28x34 pants. The pants drama never ends!
https://www.pantsforpeanuts.com/
Anonymous
12/09/2025 09:11
Subject: Pants for very skinny boy (age 9)??
Bumping this old thread to see if anyone has current/new recommendations for skinny 9yo boy pants? Not jeans.
Anonymous
10/05/2021 09:34
Subject: Pants for very skinny boy (age 9)??
OP here. Thank you all! You gave me lots of options I hadn't known about before. Will be trying them out!
Anonymous
10/04/2021 23:17
Subject: Pants for very skinny boy (age 9)??
My skinny boy always had better luck with Children's place slims than other brands. Look for pants with extended sizes, then pick slim. Gap, Land's end and such were too big on him, even in a slim. Sometimes Old Navy slims work.
Athletic pants are the hardest. Sometimes Children's Place does them in a slim and would buy them in many colors. You definitely need a drawstring waist. Skip Under Armour entirely -- they are really wide.
Good luck. My skinny one is now 15 and wears a 28x34. The struggle continues!
Athletic pants are the hardest. Sometimes Children's Place does them in a slim and would buy them in many colors. You definitely need a drawstring waist. Skip Under Armour entirely -- they are really wide.
Good luck. My skinny one is now 15 and wears a 28x34. The struggle continues!
Anonymous
10/04/2021 23:10
Subject: Pants for very skinny boy (age 9)??
My skinny boys always hated "skinny jeans" because they didn't want tight legs. We need a narrow waist, long inseam with straight leg cut.
Gap had good options with adjustable waist up through around age 10. My older boy found good sizing options at American Eagle.
For athletic pants, Nike and Under Armour run slim. When we were really desperate for athletic pants for the really skinny kid, we bought girls track pants from Dick's. They look the same at that age (as long as you don't get leggings), and the girls versions run longer/slimmer. Just don't tell DS - now 14 - that we did that!
Gap had good options with adjustable waist up through around age 10. My older boy found good sizing options at American Eagle.
For athletic pants, Nike and Under Armour run slim. When we were really desperate for athletic pants for the really skinny kid, we bought girls track pants from Dick's. They look the same at that age (as long as you don't get leggings), and the girls versions run longer/slimmer. Just don't tell DS - now 14 - that we did that!
Anonymous
10/04/2021 22:55
Subject: Pants for very skinny boy (age 9)??
H & M skinny jeans with adjustable waist work well for my kid who sounds similar in build. He is taller than average, but if the pants are too long for your son you could just fold them up.
Anonymous
10/04/2021 22:32
Subject: Pants for very skinny boy (age 9)??
tea & company
primary.com
primary.com
Anonymous
10/04/2021 22:24
Subject: Pants for very skinny boy (age 9)??
Lands end slim sized with adjustable waistbands inside are the great
Skinny jeans are your friend! My son looks great in the ones from Boden. They fit like regular or even baggy jeans, but they stay up.
Finally, leggings have worked in lieu of sweatpants for us, although your son might be getting a bit old to be totally ok with the styling for that.
Skinny jeans are your friend! My son looks great in the ones from Boden. They fit like regular or even baggy jeans, but they stay up.
Finally, leggings have worked in lieu of sweatpants for us, although your son might be getting a bit old to be totally ok with the styling for that.
Anonymous
10/04/2021 22:02
Subject: Pants for very skinny boy (age 9)??
Try Gap slim online and I think Lands End had some slim styles online too
Anonymous
10/04/2021 21:52
Subject: Pants for very skinny boy (age 9)??
Kohl's Jumping Beans brand or Tek Gear brands. Some come in slim sizes.
Anonymous
10/04/2021 21:44
Subject: Pants for very skinny boy (age 9)??
Anonymous wrote:Kohls and LL Bean used to carry “slim” sizes.
Ive had good luck at Kohls for my skinny DS.
Anonymous
10/04/2021 20:18
Subject: Pants for very skinny boy (age 9)??
Kohls and LL Bean used to carry “slim” sizes.
Anonymous
10/04/2021 20:17
Subject: Pants for very skinny boy (age 9)??
Primary and Tea Collection pants work really well for my skinny 9 year old boy.
Anonymous
10/04/2021 20:17
Subject: Pants for very skinny boy (age 9)??
I am at a total loss for pants for my 9 year old DS. He is super skinny and just a bit on the short side, but close to average height.
He's currently wearing size 7 Adidas shorts, and they fit his waist perfectly. He has swim trunks that are size 6/7 and work well. Both are a little short, but it's not obvious if you buy shorts cut on the long side and not a big deal. With pants, it's a huge problem because size 7 pants are WAY too short.
We ordered size 8 in several sports pants, and they are all enormous in the waist. He strongly prefers sports pants over jeans or khakis, but at this point, I'm open to anything. Help!
He's currently wearing size 7 Adidas shorts, and they fit his waist perfectly. He has swim trunks that are size 6/7 and work well. Both are a little short, but it's not obvious if you buy shorts cut on the long side and not a big deal. With pants, it's a huge problem because size 7 pants are WAY too short.
We ordered size 8 in several sports pants, and they are all enormous in the waist. He strongly prefers sports pants over jeans or khakis, but at this point, I'm open to anything. Help!