: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also
: the length of this seam
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Madewell Harlow Wide-Leg Pant in 100% Linen $88 Madewell
Madewell’s pleated, wide-leg option comes in a plethora of cool colors—pepper red, olive green, rich navy—plus three inseam options and sizes 00 through 28.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2024
Take your pick from three inseams (28 inches, 30 inches, and 32 inches), and a wide variety of washes.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
With a 25-inch inseam, two side pockets, and a high-rise waistband, these leggings are comfortable for all-day wear at school or sports practice.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 19 Apr. 2024
This style has thick straps with a V-neckline and an 8-inch inseam to provide some coverage.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2023
Expect a classic fit, a 7.5-inch inseam, and a scalloped leg opening that makes these boardies just a little more stylish than your average pair.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
They’re finished off with a high-rise cut and 28-inch inseam.
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
Redington lists an extensive size chart that takes chest, waist, inseam, and shoe size measurements into account.
—Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
What to Consider The shortest available inseam is 30 inches.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2024
Take your pick from three inseams (28 inches, 30 inches, and 32 inches), and a wide variety of washes.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
With a 25-inch inseam, two side pockets, and a high-rise waistband, these leggings are comfortable for all-day wear at school or sports practice.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 19 Apr. 2024
This style has thick straps with a V-neckline and an 8-inch inseam to provide some coverage.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2023
Expect a classic fit, a 7.5-inch inseam, and a scalloped leg opening that makes these boardies just a little more stylish than your average pair.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
They’re finished off with a high-rise cut and 28-inch inseam.
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
Redington lists an extensive size chart that takes chest, waist, inseam, and shoe size measurements into account.
—Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
What to Consider The shortest available inseam is 30 inches.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
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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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