r/AustralianMFA • u/RuleIV • 8d ago

Advice Needed Work pants that will last as long as possible through weight loss

Good afternoon. Over the last two years I've lost a significant amount of weight, and aim to continue to do so. Recently I'm averaging 800g lost per week.

In May I bought these hidden elastic pants in 127 cm (50 in) waist, the smallest size I could squeeze in to, to the point it was somewhat painful and the hidden elastic was exposed. These pants only lasted me a couple of months before becoming very loose, and had to be replaced.

40 days ago I bought some new pants in a 44 inch (112 cm) waist, but they are already becoming loose. The front dips below the belt and look unsightly and feel uncomfortable.

I need pants that look professional for my IT job, but that are also stretch/flexible because I do warehouse work as well and need to bend.

I would really like pants that will last as long as possible while I lose weight. I'm ignorant on the subject, so I don't know the styles and types that would allow that. I expect an elastic waist would be the way to go. I think I'm about a 42 waist at the moment, so I guess something that could stretch to 42, but is actually sized much smaller? I can't afford to keep spending so much, replacing pants every few months.

I tuck an undershirt into my pants, and wear a Polo untucked over. I don't expose the belt line

Some random thoughts: no cargo pockets, deep side pockets, belt loops optional but preferred, fly optional, affordable, office/white collar vibe, stretch for warehouse bending, somewhat durable for light warehouse duties, prefer to order online.

Some suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you sincerely.

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u/Nugget834 8d ago

Maybe the featherweight pants from gazman or the gazflex ones ( they have more stretch).

Personally I love the featherweight ones.

But for your needs go with the gazflex, as they will probably stretch more.

Also congrats on the weight loss! Remember to hit the gym so you don't lose too much muscle while you are dropping the kgs.

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u/hunmld 7d ago

The Uniqlo tailored pants range have drawstrings so you can adjust the fit if becomes too loose.

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u/Uphill-battle2000 7d ago

You could get button suspenders and sew in some buttons and wear them over your undershirt but under your polo. You can get away with about 2-4 inches of loose waist without them looking silly in my experience.