https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:29:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2405233 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:40:23 +0000 Peri 2405233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As the oddball with no jeans of any kind for the past 30 years about, I feel obligated to answer but really have nothing of substance to add. In colder weather I wear Athleta Elation flare leg pants, sized up to fit less legging-ish. Or JJ Wear Ever pants that I've had multiples of for at least 10 years...two pairs still look new. In hotter weather (more often for my climate) I wear the best ever Athleta Cosmic Pants, which are stupidly discontinued, in their featherweight stretch fabric. They are definitely more trouser-like than the winter knit pants. I'd say they pass as trousers even though they are pull on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2405180 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 02:48:29 +0000 aloha emily 2405180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s too hot for jeans here most of the year, so I wear cotton or linen trousers, skirts and dresses with slip shorts underneath, and my favorite- jorts!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404737 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:12:18 +0000 Laura 2404737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love seeing everyone's non-jean options! For non-jean bottoms, I wear a lot of Frank and Eileen. Their elevated sweatpants and chinos are perfect for Arizona living. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404636 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:14:56 +0000 Cee 2404636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Slacks, shorts and trackies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404604 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:06:01 +0000 JAileen 2404604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought olive and grey Wit and Wisdom corduroy wide leg pants. &nbsp;I wore the olive ones this&nbsp;weekend. &nbsp;I love the 70s vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404602 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:30:39 +0000 Angie 2404602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! It's fun to see your non-denim bottoms :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Lots of love for corduroy! There is plenty of it around online here in the US. Not as much in brick 'n mortar stores though. That in itself is interesting.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404570 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:11:54 +0000 Bonnie 2404570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My non jean bottoms are; 1 cotton overall, 4 pair pants, 4 skirts, and maybe 7 pair of leggings. I also have five gear technical fabric bottoms. &nbsp;Because we have had an unusually warm January, I've been wearing my dresses over leggings. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404563 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:25:24 +0000 Carol 2404563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roomy skirts or comfy, loose pants, usually. Would love to wear shorts, but usually they are too short. The longer ones usually don't work on me.</p> <p>In winter...usually jeans. Or cords. Rarely trousers.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404542 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 23:12:55 +0000 Jonesy 2404542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, lots of corduroy love in this thread! I'm really into having lots of different textures in an outfit, so cords help with that goal. These are the types of cords I've been wearing, from Uniqlo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404504 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:47:24 +0000 Janet 2404504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny about cords — I just put my only pair of the last decade into my giveaway box. They were from Anthro and have had their day. I rarely ever see them at retail. But I have a corduroy jacket! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404502 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:45:31 +0000 LJP 2404502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm intrigued with the number of replies mentioning cords. I have never seen any woman here wearing them - ever. &nbsp;Maybe teens or university students but it's not a look here. &nbsp;I don't even see them at retail when I do get out , lol. &nbsp;I have not worn a pair since high school .&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404494 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:57:50 +0000 Angie 2404494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for chiming in, everyone!&nbsp;</p> <p>One of the fab things about fashion at the moment is the large variety of non-denim bottoms. This was not the case 10 to 15 years ago. Thankfully that's changed :)</p> <p>Enjoy non-denim bottoms! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404474 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:03:44 +0000 Debbie 2404474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jeans are definitely a staple in my wardrobe. In the winter when not in jeans. I wear corduroy pants and I have a pair of velvet trousers that I will wear for a more dressy occasions.</p> <p>In the summer it is dresses, skirts, cargo pants. I too would like to find more skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404473 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:12 +0000 Janet 2404473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I now have a nice collection of casual but refined denim-alternative pants that cover the seasons.</p> <p>- wide leg track pants with elastic waists, that range in levels of refinement. The nicest are burgundy convertible ones from Me+Em, the most versatile are solid black and black with a white side stripe from Athleta. The most casual are a bargain TJMaxx purchase of Adidas pants and they are loungewear. </p> <p>- wide-leg pants with athleisure fabrication but with zip fly for a more refined look - solid black from Vuori. </p> <p>- I’ve moved away from this style a bit, but I do still have two pairs of cargo joggers. </p> <p>- A couple of pairs of those pants that trended hard a year or so ago, with drawstring hems and a wider leg, in a sort of parachute fabrication. They are good for throwing on over my Pilates leggings. </p> <p>- A pair of wool blend grey trousers from Proenza Schouler that I finally had altered to fit me better — they are a classic flat front trouser at the top but have a gathered hem detail that looks good with a snug-ankle boot. These are dressier options!</p> <p>- a pair of wide leg plaid wool blend trousers by Drew, in a nice subtle neutral blend of blue, navy, grey and brown. I wear them casually with sneakers but they dress up with a blazer if needed.</p> <p>- my pairs of Zero + Maria Cornejo Takeo pants — barrel-ish in shape but I believe they will transcend trend as they are distinctive and artsy while still being flattering. And I can wear them nearly year-round. These pants really expanded my style world when I got them a few years ago.</p> <p>- in the same vein, my green Nili Lotan Shon pants. I had them altered to fit better too, and they’re so fun to wear. Another barrel shape that is wearable year round. </p> <p>- for summer, I now have a small collection of linen blend, full-length wide-leg pants that are super comfortable and reasonably flattering. </p> <p>- also for summer, a small collection of midi and midaxi skirts that get worn with tees and casual footwear. </p> <p>- again, for summer, a small collection of shorts — not my favorite as I don’t love showing my legs, but sometimes they are the right choice.</p> <p>- almost forgot, two pairs of chinos that are mostly summer wear. I’ve gone a bit off them but am hanging onto them because they are classic and well-made and I may enjoy them again next year.</p> <p>- oops, almost forgot another category: my two pairs of Rag &amp; Bone Miramar fabrication pants. Jean styling, sweatpant fabrication. Mostly for around home. Right now I’m wearing the old jogger style ones I bought from Alaskagirl many years ago! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404462 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:41:30 +0000 Lisa 2404462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Athleisure pants are my denim substitute and worn when lounging and WFH. I typically change bottoms when leaving the house (not a fan of wearing sweatpants to the grocery store). In cold months I’ll wear jeans or corduroy, in warm month linen pants or shorts. I’ve added in the occasional summer dress as well. For in office work days it’s jeans or trousers usually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404459 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:28:20 +0000 Bijou 2404459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear skirts and dresses and also cargo pants. Dress pants only get worn for business meetings and I have not bought any since transitioning to working from home in 2021 other than some velvet pants - which are part of a dressy going out capsule.</p> <p>I enjoy wearing my denim skirt and leather skirt as an alternative to jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404449 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:54:52 +0000 Jaime 2404449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I default to jeans in the winter, but also have some wool trousers. In the summer I have all manner of non-jeans long shorts or short pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404434 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:05 +0000 The Cat 2404434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When not wearing jeans, I wear:<br /> • Midi/midaxi dresses in seasonally appropriate fabrics<br /> • Midi/midaxi skirts in seasonally appropriate fabrics<br /> • Dressy long pants<br /> • Corduroys<br /> • Cotton capris (in summer only)<br /> • Smart lounge pants (velour or pretty patterns) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404432 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:35:42 +0000 Angie 2404432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! Much enjoyed your replies.&nbsp;</p> <p>Athleisure pants are a denim substitute by the sounds of it!</p> <p><b>LJP,</b> YES! Being my own boss allows me to dress the way I want to. That part is a plus. Denim is a big with my clients - with some more than others - because they are Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and the Silent Generation. Denim is not nearly as popular with Gen Z - who are not my clientele. Although I DO shop with them! Nephew and goddaughter are young adults.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Suz</b>, that's good information, and makes a lot of sense. Good job identifying the WHY's and the wardrobe holes! Great analysis :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans/page/2#post-2404431 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:25:15 +0000 Style Fan 2404431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love jeans.&nbsp; Jeans are a vital essential in my wardrobe.&nbsp; I did not wear jeans to work.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />In the depths of winter (-35 C this morning), I wear Scuba Joggers from Lululemon.&nbsp; I have two pairs.&nbsp; They are warm, and I layer them with heat tech for dog walking.&nbsp; For running errands, when I want to step it up a notch, I wear corduroy pants.<br />In the hottest days of summer, I wear shorts.&nbsp; I have denim shorts and other types of shorts.<br />I wear cotton pants like joggers from Sanctuary.&nbsp; I also wear Sailor Pants from Jesse Kamm.<br />For funerals, I wear wool pants and Effortless Pants from Aritizia.<br />For Yoga and Pilates, I wear leggings from Lululemon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans#post-2404423 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 20:19:39 +0000 karen23 2404423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>These days I mostly wear jeans, either dark blue, medium blue or beige.&nbsp; If I am not wearing jeans, I'm wearing khakis (or the black or olive variant.)</div><div>I do have a pair of black ponte pants (pull-on, bought at Talbots outlet) and they look all right but they tend to sag downward as the day goes on and that drives me up a wall.&nbsp; I also have a pair of black dress pants that are slightly too tight.</div><div>This is not necessarily what I want to be wearing.</div><div>When the weather warms up I will probably start wearing midi skirts or dresses more of the time.&nbsp; I hope to have some other trousers and one or two pair of capri pants before summer.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans#post-2404421 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:23:32 +0000 Aquamarine 2404421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lately it’s been track pants and athleisure bottoms, especially after the holidays My other non-denim bottoms are several ponte trousers, and in the summer, two pairs of linen pants—new to me last year. It took a while to find some that didn’t bag out excessively on my flat rear. Or at least the cuts seem to minimize a baggy-butt appearance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans#post-2404408 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:27:12 +0000 Suz 2404408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, I do need a jeans refresh, I think, and I'd probably wear jeans a bit more often if I did one. But I do still love the jeans i have, they fit well, they are not untrendy, and they work for my different climate requirements. So the fact that I wear them only about a third of any given week on average is not entirely down to that. (Note that's an average -- I will wear jeans every day on some weeks! It all depends on my mood, the weather, and what's on the agenda.)&nbsp;</p> <p>Still, my love for trousers has grown exponentially during the pandemic and beyond. The ones I own are all easy launder (I even wash the wool ones in delicate), so <b>Brooklyn</b>'s objection does not apply to me. The different fabrications work for different temperatures. I like the combination of stretchy ease (or ease of cut) with structure in my trousers and also the drapiness and swagger of some. And maybe I"m finding it easier to "dress down" dressier looking pants than I'm finding it to "dress up" jeans to my preferred level of dressiness -- now that I don't own a single blazer except my little Paul Smith summer jacket? Hmmm. I think that might have something to do with it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Mind you, now that my beloved jean jacket has bit the dust I will need a new one of those to dress down my trousers.&nbsp;</p> <p>On the shopping list: a fun blazer and a really great cropped jean jacket with silver hardware.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans#post-2404340 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:05:47 +0000 kkards 2404340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I mentioned on Lisa’s thread, I have a number of what I think of as denim adjacent pants. The twill barrel legs, the white military pants, 5 pocket cords, and the &nbsp;Trompe-l'œil “jeans”.these days for WHF &nbsp;I’m usually in athleisure pants, and I find joggers work really well for summer in office days. And yes, some times I go full preppie and wear chino’s/khaki’s.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans#post-2404334 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:31:13 +0000 LJP 2404334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It makes sense for your profession , Angie, as denim is the single most popular item of the last century. &nbsp;And styling them the way you do is a great selling tool . Being your own boss has lots of benefits too, doesn't it? &nbsp;I love jeans, but they just aren't the be-all and end-all for me. In fact , as I type this at 5:30 pm on a bitterly cold Friday evening, I'm in my pyjamas already ;).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans#post-2404332 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:19:40 +0000 Angie 2404332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also high fiving al the cotton pants wearers!<b> Irina, Jenni, Suz </b>and &nbsp;<b>Jonesy</b>!&nbsp;</p> <p>I decided a few years ago that I don't want to wear linen bottoms anymore. No linen dresses or skirts either. The occasional linen top is fine.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans#post-2404331 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:19:18 +0000 Sloper 2404331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Poplin cargoes and sweats!<div><br /></div><div>I have jeans but they don’t appeal right now. &nbsp;Lifestyle and health situation makes me crave easy, soft and roomy.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans#post-2404330 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:14:53 +0000 Angie 2404330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! Much enjoyed your replies.</p> <p>There is style life after jeans :)</p> <p>Glad the skirt divas<b> Cookie, Brooklyn</b> and <b>Lyn67</b> chimed in!&nbsp;</p> <p>For the most part I think that Athleisure bottoms compete with jeans these days. More so than dressy pants, casual pants that aren't Athleisure, cords, and skirts. Shorts are extremely popular in the US too.&nbsp;</p> <p>Like<b> LJP </b>and <b>Lyn67</b>, I never wore jeans when I worked in an office (children's wear designer, retail buyer, and consultant). It was dress code! I only wore jeans over the weekend. I started developing a denim style when I came to the US and began my own business (20 years ago). I thoroughly enjoy denim because I find it extremely versatile, comfy, and robust.</p> <p>To split hairs,<b> half of my jeans capsule is not blue.</b> It's white, patterned, or a non-neutral.<b> That gives me variety, and feels like I'm not wearing jeans. </b></p> <p><b>Suz</b>, cheers to finding more skirts this year! Perhaps if you had a jeans refresh, you'd wear jeans more frequently?&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Star,</b> cheers to wearing dresses in Summer! <b>Sal</b> and <b>Nuancedream</b> too!&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans#post-2404325 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:04:42 +0000 cat2 2404325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anything structured. I give drawstring waist, elastic waist or other flowy constructions a pass. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bottoms-instead-of-jeans#post-2404323 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:57:14 +0000 Jonesy 2404323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I rarely wear jeans, unless we are counting gear (e.g., I have two pair of dog-walking jeans, and a pair of jeans I wear whenever I'm going on a long road trip and/or moving furniture). Right now, I only have three pairs of jeans that I'll wear pretty infrequently, maybe one pair once every few weeks.&nbsp;</p> <p>Instead, I wear lots of corduroy, wool, and cotton pants in the fall/winter/spring (plus the occasional skirt or dress), and at home I wear warm lounge pants. In the summer, I wear cotton pants, shorts, or skirts. </p>