Awesome nylon Countdown Parachute Pants will bring you back to the 80s in no time. Break dancing is optional, but you’ll make a swooshing noise when you walk.
These are the original shiny nylon Parachute Pants with the manufacturer’s label attached. The pants come with two front expanding zippered pockets and one rear pocket. The long zippers on the legs open to reveal a contrasting material. There are also zippers at the bottom of each leg that optionally creates the 80s ankle tight look. These pants are machine washable and can be ironed on a low heat setting.
How to size these pants?
To determine which size of pants to purchase, it is important that you first measure a pair of your own pants that fit comfortably. Do not rely on manufacturer labels, as they are often lower than the true waist size in inches (vanity labeling). Place the pants to be measured on a flat surface and measure the width at the belt line. This measurement should be doubled to determine your true waist size. Add one to two inches if a skinny fit (80s style) is not desirable. We list the manufacturer’s label and the true waist size for each pair of pants. The waist is made of nylon so they have no stretch or give. They will not shrink when washed.
Inseams?
For these pants, the inseam is not that important. A zipper on both ankles will gather extra material, if needed. Pants in the 80s were worn on the ankle instead of the heel. These pants have a 32 inch inseam, which can be correctly worn by individuals with an inseam from 25 to 33 inches. As was common in the 80s, children as young as 12 could fit into these pants because of the zippered ankles.