https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-seen-any-good-cotton-rich-cigarette-pants-without-2-way-stretch Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:10:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-seen-any-good-cotton-rich-cigarette-pants-without-2-way-stretch#post-1357443 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:23:21 +0000 Diana 1357443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. Lots of good leads to check out, including many I wouldn't have thought of. I'll be sure to report back if I try anything. </p> <p>Angie, the Sloans didn't fit right last time I tried (too tight in the hips and thighs) but they might be worth another try. I think the fall versions might be 2-way stretch though. What I really want is for them to start making Martin skinnies again as martins are the best cut for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-seen-any-good-cotton-rich-cigarette-pants-without-2-way-stretch#post-1357407 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:51:42 +0000 Zibbets 1357407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love my BR Sloans. I would say the stretch is 2-way, but I don't find them itchy in the least. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-seen-any-good-cotton-rich-cigarette-pants-without-2-way-stretch#post-1357402 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:47:44 +0000 Angie 1357402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried the BR Sloans? I'm pretty sure they won't itch, and my clients wear them in Summer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-seen-any-good-cotton-rich-cigarette-pants-without-2-way-stretch#post-1357313 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:18:33 +0000 kkards 1357313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i've never bought anything from River Island, but it seems to pop up a lot on fashion blogs and magazines (especially in high/low articles). anyway, they seem to have a ton of colors/patterns…not 100% cotton, but they seem not to have the 2way stretch&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://us.riverisland.com/search?keyword=cigarette%20pants">http://us.riverisland.com/sear.....te%20pants</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-seen-any-good-cotton-rich-cigarette-pants-without-2-way-stretch#post-1357222 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 04:08:37 +0000 Anonymous 1357222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Diana, I think these are the pants I tried on today at Target (I went for underwear--who knew?). They are also available in ankle length. They are a skinny pant that fit me well, so you'd have to take in the waist a bunch. The ankles are slim, but not legging-tight. They are 95&amp; cotton and 5% Spandex.&nbsp;<br />The fabric felt nice to the touch, heavy, but I have no idea if the stretch was 2-way or not. They are machine wash and dry. I might go to another store to try on a different size tomorrow. If I do, I'll let you know what I learn.&nbsp;</p> <p>PS &nbsp;@Suz, or any taupe-lovers out there, they come in a fantastic shade, I think they're calling it "timber".&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-women-s-full-length-pant-assorted-colors/-/A-15643009#prodSlot=_1_3">http://www.target.com/p/mossim.....dSlot=_1_3</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-seen-any-good-cotton-rich-cigarette-pants-without-2-way-stretch#post-1357216 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 03:50:31 +0000 Gigi 1357216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried White House Black Market? This seems like something that would be right up their alley. This summer I bought a pair of black pants that were called jeans but were actually twill. They were very soft. I'll bet they have something this fall that might be worth a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-seen-any-good-cotton-rich-cigarette-pants-without-2-way-stretch#post-1356606 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:17:42 +0000 Diana 1356606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Only if it's a small alteration and if the fabric is not too thick (doesn't work for jeans for example).&nbsp; Because I leave the excess fabric inside.&nbsp; (I am always afraid to cut into my clothes).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-seen-any-good-cotton-rich-cigarette-pants-without-2-way-stretch#post-1356604 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:16:13 +0000 Rambling Ann 1356604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You do your own waist alterations without a sewing machine!?! That is a mad skill indeed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-seen-any-good-cotton-rich-cigarette-pants-without-2-way-stretch#post-1356601 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:14:19 +0000 catgirl 1356601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Following with interest as I'm in the same ankle boat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-seen-any-good-cotton-rich-cigarette-pants-without-2-way-stretch#post-1356599 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:13:59 +0000 Diana 1356599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>By the way, I have these in my Nordies' cart.&nbsp; Has anyone tried them?&nbsp; The website says the leg opening is 11" but they look narrower to me.&nbsp; I'm not sure they don't look too much like jeans though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-seen-any-good-cotton-rich-cigarette-pants-without-2-way-stretch#post-1356596 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:10:09 +0000 Diana 1356596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my limited experience it's actually more difficult, Ann, because you kind of have to do it all the way down the leg, otherwise the seams get twisted.&nbsp; I can actually do a small waist alteration myself (and I don't own a sewing machine) but I couldn't do the tapering.&nbsp; </p> <p>In any case, I did consider trying to get the gap ones tapered, but to be honest I am not too happy with Gap's quality lately so I don't think it's worth it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-seen-any-good-cotton-rich-cigarette-pants-without-2-way-stretch#post-1356590 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:06:00 +0000 Rambling Ann 1356590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Asking not suggesting, but someone will know: is it possible to taper the leg on an otherwise excellent pair of pants? That seems simpler than taking in a waist, but maybe not? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-seen-any-good-cotton-rich-cigarette-pants-without-2-way-stretch#post-1356587 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:03:12 +0000 Diana 1356587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've decided I really want a new pair of black cigarette pants this fall.&nbsp; However, I am having a bit of a problem finding what I want.&nbsp; My big thing is NO TWO-WAY STRETCH, which is becoming super ubiquitous in skinny pants lately.&nbsp; I have been having lots of issues with the 2-way stretch being itchy and hot, so I am looking for something in a cotton-rich twill or poplin type fabric.&nbsp; </p> <p>Currently I own the Gap Ultra Skinny, which does have the 2-way stretch, and the old BR Martin skinnies, which are a poly blend and also kind of hot.&nbsp; Both are wearable when it's colder out, but in more temperate weather they make my thighs itch.&nbsp; </p> <p>I tried these on this morning, and the fabric is really nice (it's like a silky twill), but unfortunately the leg opening is way too wide.&nbsp; <br /><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=2&amp;pid=981886052" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....=981886052</a></p> <p>Which brings me to my other issue.&nbsp; I have really skinny ankles (7.5") so I need an ankle opening of no more than 10".&nbsp; I have been finding a lot of so-called slim pants with 12" ankle openings recently.&nbsp; Keep in mind I wear a size 8-10, so if they grade the ankle opening according to size I'm screwed.&nbsp; </p> <p>And they need to be somewhat pear friendly.&nbsp; I don't mind sizing up on a slimmer cut and possibly taking in the waist, but some brands (like Theory) are just never going to work, particularly with a lower-stretch fabric like I want.&nbsp; </p> <p>So, wise ladies of YLF, any suggestions?&nbsp; </p> <p> </p>