: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also
: the length of this seam
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Many reviewers, including petite shoppers, note that the pants hit at just the right length without needing alterations, and the inseam works well with both flats and heels.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
With nearly 1,000 five-star reviews, these stretchy capri pants are beloved by petite travelers for their comfy waistband, deep front pockets, cropped 21-inch inseam, and no-fuss pull-on style.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Worth highlighting: The pull-on flared jeans come in a wide range of plus sizes (up to 3X, and in three inseams).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2026
The Ribcage Wide-Leg jeans have a high-rise waist that’s right on trend, along with a leg-lengthening inseam and non-stretch denim that breaks in beautifully.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
With nearly 1,000 five-star reviews, these stretchy capri pants are beloved by petite travelers for their comfy waistband, deep front pockets, cropped 21-inch inseam, and no-fuss pull-on style.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Worth highlighting: The pull-on flared jeans come in a wide range of plus sizes (up to 3X, and in three inseams).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2026
The Ribcage Wide-Leg jeans have a high-rise waist that’s right on trend, along with a leg-lengthening inseam and non-stretch denim that breaks in beautifully.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Inseam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inseam. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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inseam
noun
in·seam
ˈin-ˌsēm 
: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also
: the length of this seam
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