https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:05:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/3#post-2285414 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 22:37:13 +0000 Ginger 2285414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In truth, 0. Technically 2, not counting miscellaneous leggings.</p> <p>1 - Made myself, for a costume. Haven't worn them since the event, which was 7 years ago.</p> <p>2 - Black denim, fairly narrow and cropped. Had an idea I wanted to try the Laura Petrie look at work. Never got around to trying it, so they're unworn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/3#post-2285265 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 01:02:51 +0000 Jenni NZ 2285265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>4 that are for out and about: 2 ponte, one is more casual “biker pant”, with the tucks at the knees- worn 102 times since 2020, especially this year as insanely comfy for caring for the baby granddaughter. The other was only bought this year, the ponte with leather patch and zips, much smarter looking for work and already hit 33 wears. One is a dress pant which is great for work or evening formal events if not wearing a dress. Those 3 are all transitional weather or winter. Can wear a thermal underneath if needed.<br /> Then one slightly cropped summer weight pair, also great for work.<br /> Plus 2 pair black leggings for home or gear, one full length one cropped.<br /> I admit to being rather tired of black pants after our long winter which has been very wet. But they are a very suitable base for my knitwear which is mostly black mixed with other colours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2285209 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 18:52:15 +0000 ChristelJ 2285209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Zero if counting only pants worn in public. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2285203 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 18:20:18 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2285203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Wow, I'm impressed with those who have zero! <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I have 9, plus 2 pairs of shorts. Not counting gear. My black pants:</div><div>- 2 pairs in a techno travel fabric (one cropped, one full length)</div><div>- 2 harem (one summer rayon knit, one winter boiled wool jersey)</div><div>- 1 wool pinstripe lantern style</div><div>- 1 micro-pleated knit cropped wide-leg<br /></div><div>- 3 denim (one Levis dark black, two lantern style off-black denim pants).</div><div><br /></div><div>I always say I'm trying to move away from black, because it's not my most flattering neutral. But I guess I must like it, or I would have gotten down to zero by now. <br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2285117 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:02:05 +0000 Sal 2285117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The thing I like about black tailored work pants is that they are such a fall back for me for important work meetings, funerals and the odd evening function. Styled differently of course. I know other colours could cover the same hole but not as easily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2285111 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 02:40:51 +0000 Sloper 2285111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A lot fewer than I used to own. &nbsp;During my working days, most of my bottoms were black. &nbsp;The majority have moved on to new homes. &nbsp;Now I have three pair of very casual joggers in cotton and techno fabrics. &nbsp;I kept one pair of “perfect for me” hi-waist/wide-leg &nbsp;black trousers for nicer occasions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2285100 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:20:44 +0000 Jaime 2285100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa, hot topic April ! I can think of 8 including my summer shorts, which probably means around 10. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2285097 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:05:20 +0000 DonnaF 2285097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I take the 5th on this, but really, black (and other) pants come in so many fabrications, widths, rises, etc. Maybe a better and less incriminating question would be: How many IDENTICAL black pants do you have other than perhaps exercise gear? It seems to me that I read a lot of variety that we here would differentiate. My husband? Maybe not so much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284997 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:09:48 +0000 Janet 2284997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, April! I thought OMG that’s a lot when I started counting, but the truth of the matter is that black pants are by far the most versatile way, other than blue denim, for me to dress my bottom half. They’re practical, versatile, and tend to be more flattering than most other options. So you’re right, I don’t have too many! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284994 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 12:53:22 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2284994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a country girl, I still think people who just throw on black because it’s easy are way too glamorous &amp; cool. I don’t try to keep pace, just stay on my lane with my ditzy florals &amp; patterns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284984 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 11:58:15 +0000 April 2284984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you wear something with enough regularity to justify the closet real estate it requires, even if you feel you have "too many," rock on.</p> <p>That's my feeling anyway.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284979 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:21:43 +0000 Bijou 2284979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Three pairs of black pants, all of which have matching jackets or vests. I prefer to match my fabrics in a suit where possible. I love black as a dark neutral and so don't think this is excessive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284965 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 04:27:22 +0000 Sal 2284965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute nephew!</p> <p>1 pair tailored pants<br /> 1x Lululemon on the fly<br /> 1x shorts</p> <p>Gear<br /> 1x ponte<br /> 3x legggings<br /> 1x short leggings<br /> 1x running shorts<br /> 2x cycle shorts</p> <p>I am slowly reducing black in my closet especially for winter. I did used to enjoy black jeans and may get some more.</p> <p>Black bottoms are the largest part of my gear wardrobe. It’s boring but it works and I don’t see this changing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284962 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 02:33:06 +0000 Aquamarine 2284962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Was just thinking about this today…3 ponte, 1 denim, 2 silk, 1 Vince legging…</p> <p>I’ve had more in the past and still feel like there’s a hole or two I need to fill, yikes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284956 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 01:05:48 +0000 Echo 2284956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yikes, almost all of my pants are black. I have black dress pants (2 pairs), black casual pants (3 pairs), black leggings (multiple pairs, both for home and wearing out), black faux leather joggers, black faux leather dress pants, black actual leather pants (which I almost never wear, as they are structured like jeans). I'm ALWAYS looking for black pants, whether I need them or not because they are such a staple in my wardrobe that you never know when a pair will become damaged or too worn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284948 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:06:16 +0000 cat2 2284948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let’s just go with lots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284943 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 23:45:30 +0000 SarahD8 2284943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2 pair sweatpants (100% of lounge pants)<br />2 gear leggings + 1 rain pants (60% of gear pants)<br />2 out-in-the-world leggings, 1 skirt leggings, 1 corduroy skinnies (25% of out-in-the-world pants)</p> <p>also 2 pr identical lightweight overalls, one of which was sort of meant to be demoted to grubby/gardening when it started showing wear and I rebought, but both of them are in my mending pile at the moment.</p> <p>And 1 pair cropped stretch crepe pants that don't really fit in my holding zone, which would be 100% of my summer pants, unless you count the khakis I just bought that need to be hemmed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284938 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 23:19:02 +0000 Zaeobi 2284938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You absolutely can wear purple regularly with black! Reminds me of the plum bag in Victoria's last post. </p> <p>I'm a part-time member of Team Zero, since I moved all black clothes to my UK capsule wardrobe. Over there, I have: black jeans, straight but fluid cut dress trousers, &amp; slightly cropped wide legs. ETA: cargo pants! If you're counting strictly gym leggings too, that makes 5 pairs of black 'trousers' total </p> <p>PS I'm impressed that a 3 year old knows the word corrugated - I used it with my husband the other day &amp; he hadn't a clue! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284928 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 22:21:32 +0000 Minaminu 2284928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an old pair of black jeans and 1 black trouser in different material for each season: wool for winter, viscose for spring, linen for heatwaves. I like the idea of a corrugated one!</p> <p>When the the time is right, I will replace the old pieces with a similar one in navy or grey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284915 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 21:36:55 +0000 judy 2284915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, though they were 40 plus years ago, black pants still remind me too much of my waitressing days! Especially with a white shirt on top.&nbsp; They are no friend to lint or pet hair, either.&nbsp; I only have one pair, a cotton Japanese fisherman pant, very lightweight, good for summer.&nbsp; I do have a couple pair of dark denim pants that are actually a very deep blue, but with blackish tones, which I really love.&nbsp; But black on the top...I have many of those! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284913 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 21:03:26 +0000 Kyle 2284913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is this a trick question, LOL? Because I have a lot, and that’s after a closet clean out. I’m actually kind of afraid to count. I really like black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284890 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:38:37 +0000 Bonnie 2284890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I &nbsp;have 6 pair, if I include my overalls, and 2 pair of gear pants. I was tempted by the black corduroy pants you ordered but decided to wait. I don't really need another pair of pants but they are calling me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284889 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:20:20 +0000 April 2284889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am feeling much better about my "black pants count", after reading these responses.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>To explain LMA's remark: when he was 3, I was working part-time in a paper-crafting store and had a small hand tool that would corrugate any paper you cranked through it.&nbsp; LMA once spent the entire 4-5 hour flight from Philadelphia to Phoenix running pieces of scrap paper through my corrugator.&nbsp; Dollar bills, in-flight napkins, any other paper bits he could cadge from nearby travelers.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Who were, no doubt, so grateful he was quiet that they were happy to give him anything.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284875 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 18:38:52 +0000 Carla 2284875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I own 8 pair of pants, of which 2 pair are black. &nbsp;I did have 2 pair of black shorts, but they were one season wonders. &nbsp;20+ wears apiece, they have been culled due to excessive fading, and pilling on the seat. &nbsp;(Who would have thought a denim product would pill?)</p> <p>Black is the dominant neutral in my closet.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=9365">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....ction=9365</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284867 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:43:38 +0000 Anonymous 2284867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Five! 2 leggings, 2 gear and 1 pair of jeans </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284866 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:34:25 +0000 The Cat 2284866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One pair of dress pants.<br /> One pair of corduroy.<br /> Two pairs of jeans.<br /> One pair of velour.<br /> One pair of cotton capris. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284865 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:28:51 +0000 anchie 2284865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another member of Team Zero. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284861 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:06:15 +0000 LaPed 2284861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2 gear (tights + joggers), 4 jeans (all faded/washed black, in various cuts), and one other pair of jeans in the holding zone (trying to decide whether they're worth altering). Also a pair of black/grey plaid wool pants. I've culled quite a lot of black pants in different styles -- office-y cigarette/trouser types -- after accepting that they are in no way essential to my (life)style, no matter how awesome they look on Audrey Hepburn. :)</p> <p>In terms of ratio to other colours, my other pants are either olive (6 pairs total, including gear) or blue denim (2), or a one-off, like floral Athleta tights, golden-brown cords, or very pale blush denim... I consider black and olive my essential colors for bottoms, blue denim a completer (purchased more for fit than color), and pretty much everything else a statement.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284860 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:57:26 +0000 Janet 2284860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I forgot these too — I guess the sarong pants count. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-pairs-of-black-pants-do-you-own-right-now/page/2#post-2284859 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:54:45 +0000 Janet 2284859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, I remembered one more — I have a pair of black velvet jeans in my holding zone. They’re there because that’s where I keep special occasion wear, and those jeans are “dressy” and way too much of a dog hair magnet to wear any time unless I leaving the house immediately. </p>