Review: Gap's 2013 Slim Cropped Pants

*Updated*

I had been skimming through Gap and Banana Republic's websites sporadically for business-casual pants and white tailored blouses. The only items that caught my eyes were the Slim Cropped Pants under Gap's Premium Pant Collection. *Slim and cropped?* Even the name sounded perfect for someone petite like me! Better yet, it was as if I had hit jack-pot after reading that most reviews claimed they ran small and suggested to size up! When Gap recently ran their 30% off promo, I immediately ordered a khaki pair and this after seeing how well it looked on Wendy (also a fellow petite)! After using my reward credits, I paid about $11 for both. If interested, these pants are still available in 00P online!

those reward credits are finally put to good use :)

*For reference, I'm 4'11" and ~95 lbs.*

1) Slim Cropped Pant (00P; true black)

stock photo

Pros:

• 25" inseam
• no gap in the back - good fit for 24" waist
• no bunchiness - look streamlined and fitted well through hip + thighs 
• extended tab with hook + bar closure
• easy stretch and breathable fabric (95% cotton + 5% spandex)
• functional front slant pockets
• true to color
• machine washable

Cons: 

• minimal bunching under tush and knees
• unlined
• material seems to be a lint magnet  + prone to wrinkles
• faux back pockets

Verdict: Keep. I actually like the fit of this pair better than my Marisa Slim Ankle Pants as it has a slim leg opening and more of a modern cut to it. I'd recommend this pair to those similar in size or smaller than me. 

2) Slim Cropped Pant (00P; motorcross khaki)

stock photo

Pros:

• 25" inseam
• no gap in the back - good fit for 24" waist
• fitted through hip + thighs
• extended tab with hook + bar closure 
• machine washable

Cons:

• lots of bunching at crotch, thighs, and knees
• unlined 
• faux front and back pockets
• fabric is made a little stiffer than the black pair above (98% cotton + 2% spandex)
• lighter khaki color IRL than in stock photo
• material seems to be a lint magnet + prone to wrinkles 

Verdict: Return. I originally placed my order because of this khaki pair. However, it fell short of expectation mainly due to the color and bunching at the crotch, thighs, and knees. 

Update: I'm not sure how these pants will hold up after several washes, but am expecting them to shrink a little considering they're made out of cotton and spandex. I also own an older version of Slim Cropped in 00R, and it didn't hold up well at all! I notice three major problems: hem becomes intact, material is very wrinkled and is a lint magnet.

Gap's 2011 Slim Cropped