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If could only have one: black skinny jeans or black ponte slim pants?

agrace

I can't get both, and I don't even have specifics in mind right now. This is just a gap in my wardrobe. I personally feel I would get more mileage out of the black ponte pants that so many on here rave about over black skinny jeans for a lot of reasons (comfort, wear-ability, they hold their shape, comfort, comfort, comfort).

But over to the experts here - what say all of you? If I can get just one pair of black skinny something - which one ought it be?

Thank you for your help!

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Latest reply was from Louise

Mellllls

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I don't own either but I'm inclined to say the ponte pants. Do you have dark denim skinny jeans? If so, a pair of black skinny jeans would be worn similarly so I think the ponte pants would be more versatile.

Beth

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I'm leaning toward the ponte pants, too.

Dusty

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Hmmm..... I'd say the ponte pants. Although.... my Wal-mart had black ponte pants on clearance for $3 (and grey for that matter, which is what I got - I haven't washed them yet, but they seem pretty nice). If those would work, maybe you could get both?

marianna

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I'll be the odd ball here, but I'd get the black denim skinnies... they just seem like a more timeless option. The ponte pants are trendier. I tried them and felt like I was wearing leggings as pants -- but that's just me.

agrace

Dusty - I need to go check my local Walmart for that price - great price to try them out. I could swing both that way!

Marianna - I just returned a pair of Mossimo Black 'Premium Denim' Target black skinny jeans. I'm wondering if I should go try to grab them. they were $20. I just felt like they weren't the best fit (super tight on calves) and thought I would like to search for a different pair but maybe for $20.....hmmmmm

Queen Mum

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I wouldn't go back for the Mossimo agrace. I think I do agree with Marianna though, the black skinny jeans seem to me a more polished and dressy option.

Maya

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I'm with Marianna. I am really disappointed with my ponte pants though, so I'm biased. I kept thinking they would look like woven pants, but ultimately they still looked like knit lounge pants to me and the way the knees bagged out was ridiculous.

I'd leave the Target ones though. Put the $20 towards a better pair.

agrace

Thanks, everyone. I'd like to try to get a pair now if I'm going to rather than wait for everything to be full price in the fall. Gap had a pair with a zipper bottom on mega clearance I probably should have snatched up. I guess I could try to get to Macy's and peruse their clearance rack.

I'd like to try that $3 pair to see how much I like them and per the advice on here, I'll probably set my sights on obtaining a pair of black skinnies. If I had my ideal, they would be 'straight skinnies' if that makes sense. I think I'd wear them more that way.

Thanks again everyone!

chewyspaghetti

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agrace- I have jeans that are technically straight leg, but are skinny enough for me to tuck into boots. They are very versatile and I love them. (They are Levi's- I think 512) There's a huge range of ponte knit pants- some are more like leggings and some are more substantial. Mine were too short to wear with anything but boots, and that made them less versatile.

Theresa

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Thanks for asking this question agrace - I've been pondering the same thing as I do need another pair or pants for winter and wasn't sure which way to go... This has given me some great perspective.

But how on earth do you guys get clothes on clearance for $3 ?!?!?! The only ponte pants I have seen so far are $60 and even if they go on sale they'd be at least $20+ knowing the store they were in LOL You guys often talk about clearance items under $10 and I'm totally jealous!!!!

cciele

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I think it comes down to personal preference. I like my black ponte pants better than my black denim. I think that's because black denim reminds me of the late '80s/early '90s, and ponte pants are so comfortable. So I go with black leggings and black ponte pants, and for skinny jeans I go with a super-dark blue wash.

yublocka

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What's the weather like there? I'm not 100% sure what ponte pants feel like (since I've never tried any one), but if they are just as warm as the ponte skirt/dress I have I worry they would be too warm for here.

And are you mainly a casual or dressy person? I get way more mileage out of my jeans than any other pants, but 99% of the time when I'm not at work I am casual with a capital C.

RoseandJoan

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Thanks for reading my mind Agrace, I'm in need of a pair of black trousers but I'm swaying between jeggings, skinnies and cigarette pants. I think I will join you in the black skinnies club to wear with white/ cream tops and brights for spring.

Louise

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I've gone with black skinny jeans all the ponte pants i've tried all bagged out at the knee x

agrace

Khris - Thank you for the levi suggestion! Why do I always forget to look at Levi's? No matter, I will try to now. A pair of straight black jeans sounds like my solution here.

Interesting to see that it seems to be about 50/50 in favor of ponte vs. jeans. After reading the experiences here with ponte, I think I am going to stick to my hunt for jeans. I'd like a pair of ponte pants (btw, Maya - at least in the picture you originally posted, your ponte pants are the visual of what I'd like mine to look like if I got them - I thought they looked fantastic!) but since I can probably only pursue one I believe it will be jeans.

Yublocka - you have a good point about weather. It is going to get hot but I feel like I would wear these at night perhaps with a sleeveless top and heels. It's a matter of finding the right pair now!

Cciele - that's funny, I feel the same way about all the denim shirts! I was dying to get rid of mine after wearing it all the time in highschool/ early college.

I just don't like the way the extreme tapered ankle looks on me so that's why I think a skinny fit with a straight leg opening will be a good compromise.

Julie, that sounds perfect for your style! I really hope you find a pair because I think these will look great on you.

Louise - yes, that is not the look I am after and as much as I am down on the floor with children, I know mine would do the same thing.

RoseandJoan

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Agrace, I don't know how your jeans hunt is progressing but in the UK I'm struggling to find a true black jean, they seam to appear slightly faded which does not look quite as smart. Are you finding the same? Does the fading bother you?

Ele

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*butting in*

Julie, my black-black skinnies are from Uniqlo. Do you have one in Edinburgh?

Sarah

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My black skinnies are from Banana Republic and I love them. I have black straight legs too - both of these have replaced most of my "dress" pants for work. They are definitely sleeker than pontes (for me) and I've only seen one pair of pontes that would be work-appropriate for me. They were Theorys at Marshalls but in a size 0. Of course.

Louise

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Julie i've noticed the same problem with fading, i've gone for the least faded pair i can find then if they fade anymore after washing i'l dye them blacker x