Quick answer: The Women's Petite Flat-Front Straight-Leg Pant is a pull-on work pant in 63% polyester, 33% rayon and 4% spandex, with a banded elastic-back waist, side seam pockets and a listed 27 inch inseam. It comes in sizes 6 to 16 in both Short and Petite ranges, in four colors, for $34.99.
Most pants are cut for average height and then hemmed as an afterthought. The Petite Flat-Front Straight-Leg Pant flips that: every size option on the listing is either a Short or a Petite, which makes it one of the few products in our store aimed squarely at shorter frames. Here is what the listing actually tells us, plus honest guidance on choosing between the two ranges.
What it is
A flat-front, straight-leg work pant with a mid rise. The product page pitches it for both casual and formal meet-ups, and the construction backs the work-pant framing: a clean front with no pleats, a straight leg, and side seam pockets. In the product photos it is styled with a blouse and pumps — that is the register this pant lives in.
The pull-on waist
There is no zipper or button. The page lists a pull-on closure with a banded waist that has elastic at the back — so the front stays flat and structured while the back flexes. That combination is why pull-on work pants have such a loyal following: dress-pant looks, sweatpant logistics.
Fabric
The listed blend is 63% polyester, 33% rayon and 4% spandex. Polyester carries the structure, rayon softens the drape, and the spandex adds enough give to keep the straight leg from feeling stiff. Care is straightforward: the listing says machine wash.
Short vs Petite: how to choose
The listing offers sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 in a Short range and the same numbers in a Petite range, and lists one inseam figure — 27 inches — without separate measurements for each range. So we will not invent a distinction the page does not make. As general apparel convention, petite ranges are usually proportioned throughout for shorter frames while short ranges mainly shorten the leg, but for this specific pant the safest move if you are unsure is to email info@comfyessentialpants.com before ordering — our team answers within 24 hours on weekdays.
Colors
Black, Brown, Navy and Heather Gray — four workwear staples at $34.99. Between them they cover essentially every office palette, and the flat front keeps all four looking polished rather than casual.
Frequently asked questions
What is the inseam?
The product page lists a 27 inch inseam.
Is it a pull-on pant?
Yes. It has a pull-on closure with a banded waist and elastic at the back, so there is no zipper or button.
What is the difference between Short and Petite here?
The page offers sizes 6 to 16 in both ranges but does not list separate measurements for each. If you are unsure which suits your height, email info@comfyessentialpants.com before ordering.
Can I machine wash it?
Yes, the listed care instruction is machine wash.
What colors does it come in?
Black, Brown, Navy and Heather Gray.
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Order figures come from comfyessentialpants.com order data, January 1 to July 16, 2026. Prices and specifications are current as of publication and may change. See the product page for the latest details.