As far as the pants thing - they sell plastic forms that are just legs. Maybe that's an alternative? Maybe looks a little strange to be legs with no torso but would do the job. I know that the dress forms that have a "hint" of a leg were mentioned and they work for when you are selling a top or jacket and the pants are just a prop, but when you are selling jeans, or some special pants I am wondering if it would be better to get a leg form?