https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantstrousers-without-an-elastic-waist Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:19:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantstrousers-without-an-elastic-waist#post-2034179 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:57:46 +0000 kkards 2034179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>give Target a try...finds are just a small representation of what they have...and yes, they have other colors...<br />The Loft is slighty above your price point, but get on their email list and watch for their sales --they run 40%-50% events fairly often....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantstrousers-without-an-elastic-waist#post-2034073 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 21:59:46 +0000 peace 2034073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn’t think about the high waisted trend being a possible reason! Interesting. </p> <p>I can’t stand high-waisted, personally. I have a short torso so high waisted is basically bra level . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantstrousers-without-an-elastic-waist#post-2034071 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 21:57:36 +0000 peace 2034071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m looking mainly for office-appropriate business casual pants.</p> <p>I’ve been shopping a lot on Amazon &amp; Macy’s, but I’ll check out all the stores you’ve listed, thank you!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantstrousers-without-an-elastic-waist#post-2034058 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:43:07 +0000 Liz 2034058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>That sounds frustrating! <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>What types of pants are you looking for&nbsp; . . jeans? Trousers for work? Casual pants that aren't jeans? <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I have been buying new pants recently at your price point, and have easily found pants that have a zipper and button at the waist; it hasn't even been an issue. You could try JCPenny, Kohl's, Marshall's, TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack, Dress Barn, Loft. Also check out the sale sections of Talbots, Banana Republic, Anne Taylor, White House Black Market, and your local department stores. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantstrousers-without-an-elastic-waist#post-2034054 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:30:17 +0000 Suz 2034054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the increase in elastic or partial elastic waists is partly to do with the higher rises. A stretchy waist accommodates more different waist sizes without requiring alteration.&nbsp;</p> <p>But yes, you'll find more conventional waists and waistbands at a higher price point, for sure.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also find that summer pants are more likely to include the elastic detail, and in general, it's more common on non-work type trousers -- more for casual wear. So you might look at dressier styles.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantstrousers-without-an-elastic-waist#post-2034051 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:19:23 +0000 peace 2034051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I can't be the only one who has noticed that lately most (lower-end) women's pants are "pull-on" style with either an elastic waistband or a stretch self-fabric waist band.</p> <p></p> <p>Sounds comfy, right? Well, for some reason they aren't, for me, at least.</p> <p></p> <p>I'm a bit of an apple shape and have a bit of a belly, a flat butt, and thin thighs. I wear anywhere from an (American) size 2 to a size 8, or small to medium, depending on the brand.</p> <p></p> <p>Well, I've been trying to update my wardrobe - midlife crisis I guess - and 99% of the pants I find that are under $50 have an elastic waist.</p> <p>I CAN'T STAND IT!! I'M TRYING SO HARD to wear my several new pairs of pants but by around mid morning I want to scream and rip my clothes off. I don't think I'm wearing too small a size, I mean they LOOK ok, they are just CONSTANTLY SQUEEZING my belly.</p> <p></p> <p>So, please, please help me. Do I need to raise my price point? I mean, I guess I could spend a few hundred on some new pants if all I get are a black pair, a grey pair, and a tan pair for work. I have some khakis for the weekend already.</p> <p></p> <p>I also would love to find ones with a slim to skinny leg since my legs are so thin, also since I'm an apple I prefer to wear blousy tops so I think I should wear something slimmer on the bottom. I'm 100% ok with online shopping, in fact I prefer it.</p> <p></p> <p>I would greatly appreciate any insight or advice.</p> <p> </p>