Uniform Advice

[navywifeforlife]

Hi Everyone,

I am currently taking my first EMT class and I really enjoy it. However, I went out to get my first pair of pants the other day and left empty handed. Every pair I tried on came up to my "girls" literally! Does anyone know if they make a low rise cut for women? I even tried on a pair of men's pants, not much difference. There are only two stores here that carry the uniforms and can take as long as 3 weeks to order them in. So, I'm most likely going to order some online.

I am also trying to decide on a pair of boots. Lots of my friends wear the 5.11 but say not to get waterproof b/c they are too hot in the summer. Any advice, pics you have would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[BNB]

Most of the ladies around here wear ****ies and 5.11 and they fit them just fine from the looks of it

 

[TyBigz]

When i bought mine you pick out the waist size you need and then the people tailor the length to fit your boots. They called me the next day to say it was ready.

 

[navywifeforlife]

****ies, huh...Thanks so much for the advice!Guess I'll have to check them out again. Nice to know they are "flattering", lol

These are a few I found online that I kinda liked, but ya never know till you slip them on :unsure:

5.11 Tactical Series Women's TDU Pants
Item# TR627 | Mfg# 64359

5.11 Women's Taclite EMS Pants
Item# TR730 | Mfg# 64369

DutyWear U.S.A. EL100-DN **

 

[Anjel]

I strongly advise against ****ies. Thats just my oppinion.

I got a pair from Galls that I absolutely love.

http://www.galls.com/uniformstyle?assort=general_catalog&style=TR916&friendlyurl=

Just remember to order a size or two bigger than what you normally wear. And you will have to get them hemmed.

 

[navywifeforlife]

Thanks so much for the info!! I was reading of the reviews of the ****ies and they were so mixed. Are your pants lower in the waist than most? And thanks for the advice on ordering a size/two up. When I tried on pants the other day I needed a small in them, they fit but weren't at all comfy and the mediums swallowed me and I don't consider myself small by any means...

 

[navywifeforlife]

Thanks, that's def good to know!

 

[navywifeforlife]

****ies, huh...Thanks so much for the advice!Guess I'll have to check them out again. Nice to know they are "flattering", lol

These are a few I found online that I kinda liked, but ya never know till you slip them on :unsure:

5.11 Tactical Series Women's TDU Pants
Item# TR627 | Mfg# 64359

5.11 Women's Taclite EMS Pants
Item# TR730 | Mfg# 64369

DutyWear U.S.A. EL100-DN **

 

[Anjel]

Thanks so much for the info!! I was reading of the reviews of the ****ies and they were so mixed. Are your pants lower in the waist than most? And thanks for the advice on ordering a size/two up. When I tried on pants the other day I needed a small in them, they fit but weren't at all comfy and the mediums swallowed me and I don't consider myself small by any means...

All ems pants are gonna at least go to your navel. But those are a lot better than most

 

[STXmedic]

All ems pants are gonna at least go to your navel. But those are a lot better than most

5.11 has a pair of low rise women's pants that my fiancé loves.

 

[Aidey]

If they go all the way up to your boobs I suggest getting a better bra, lol. I'm on the athletic side of average and all the women's cut pants I've tried on fit somewhere between the hips and waist.

 

[Bullets]

Our squad issues 5.11 pants, and my girlfriend like them, they do come up to just below the navel, so your not getting a jean cut, but they are pretty comfortable for a girl. Taclite is best.

As far as boots go, magnum has a new technology that makes all boots BBP resistant, but the 5.11 boots are also pretty good, I like the bates GX-8, never felt my feet get hot

 

[Jon]

I've heard positive things about Elbeco's women's cut. And my GF is wearing the 24x7 tac pants - they seem to fit just fine.

 

[Nerd13]

Elbeco makes a Ladies Choice line that I find to be very comfortable. I have a naturally low waist and there is a little extra fabric but no where near what I've experienced with ****ies and to some extent my 5.11s. To each their own though...

 

[Sasha]

****ies makes women's pants. I'm currently wearing a pair of navy blue pants I got from old navy. I forgot what the material is called but they work just as well and sit low on the hips.

 

[navywifeforlife]

Wow, when I posted this I didn't realize I would get this much help! You guys are amazing...it's nice to know there are some pants out there that come to your navel. I hate to wear pants that high, but it beats having them about 2-3 in above your navel! And thanks for the advice on the boots as well, you guys ROCK!