So, ds is 11 and on the short side. He has been wearing elastic band pants forever, and we finally agreed he should have some jeans for middle school. Went to Old Navy yesterday and had a difficult time. The 8s are too tight. The 10s are long, but manageable ...but seem very form fitting, which he doesn't like. We ended up with one type of 10 regulars that he could not wear after trying on many of their sizes and styles. It was very form fitting, but the 10 husky was too big. they did not have any 8 huskys in stock, but they have may have worked. It seems odd to me because he is not overweight for his height by any means and, in any case, they did not have them. We haven't been to Children's Place, but it looks like they are having a good sale, so I may try there. He has an idea in his head that he's too old to shop there, though.

Any ideas where to go and what kind of jeans would work? I would rather buy in a store, so we can try them on without having to return by mail.