https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:24:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants/page/2#post-1546336 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 02:24:53 +0000 kerlyn 1546336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel your pain! &nbsp;Jeans have been a pain lately. &nbsp;The last two pairs of pants I bought have actually been jeggings, something I never thought I'd wear! &nbsp;But they're really comfy...now I just need a couple more tunics to go over them!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants/page/2#post-1546159 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 20:27:38 +0000 Joyce B 1546159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you are saying about premium jeans but I have to tell you that in my opinion you always rock your jeans and pants and look fabulous in them.<br /> Whenever you show new jeans I feel like I want to get the same ones! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants/page/2#post-1546000 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 15:54:19 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1546000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you - small waist and large thighs/calves here.&nbsp; Add in a short inseam and it's no wonder I'm in skirts and dresses 90% of the time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants/page/2#post-1545997 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 15:54:06 +0000 Angie 1545997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet, Janet. ((((HUGS)))). I can't tell you enough how GORGEOUS your body is. Strong, interesting, fit, healthy and beautiful. No wonder Jamie loves it! He should. And rest assured that we <b>all</b> have difficult to fit items. Models too. TRUST ME. It's true.&nbsp;</p> <p><i>Question:</i> were you fitting on premium denim only? If so - it has been a nightmare apart from BF styles, flares and culottes. Generally very wide on the waist, very narrow on the legs, short, whiskery, too stretchy and <i>far </i>too distressed. Plus at least 2 sizes smaller than they used to be. My clients definitely wear less premium denim than they used to. Me too.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545987 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 15:33:43 +0000 AviaMariah 1545987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><u></u>Ugh. &nbsp;Just your title made my heart sink. &nbsp;It's the worst. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545954 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 14:16:48 +0000 Anonymous 1545954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe some style changes are promoted to reduce manufacturing costs? Exposed zippers are easier to set than hidden ones, warped looking t shirts less expensive to produce than straight seams, and a lot of stretch in the fabric can mean less fabric.</p> <p>I've been disappointed by default brands and items before too!</p> <p>Sometimes it helps to really look at the item that didn't work, in the dressing room, immediately after you take it off. Measure the rise and the width of the legs on jeans with your hand and use that as a what not to do guide when choosing things. Same with the fabric content.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545896 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 11:59:07 +0000 viva 1545896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:(&nbsp; I hate when shopping is painful. It's like this for me with dresses, which is why I am so happy I bought two dresses at NAS. No more dress shopping for me for a whole year!!!!!</p> <p>All I can say is, when you find a pair, buy two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545864 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 10:50:43 +0000 lyn67 1545864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, for me:-(----that's why am a skirts and dresses girl, only...:-(. But it really doesn't show for You???? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545816 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 05:03:53 +0000 Aziraphale 1545816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WTF is up with the super-tight legs on all the pants these days? I'm with you on this. I have different clothing challenges from you, and normally pants aren't the focus of my frustration, but many, many jeans I tried on in early summer (the last time I went jeans shopping) were too tight through the leg. Grrr.</p> <p>Could you try buying ones that are too big in the waist, and having them taken in? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545812 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 04:46:54 +0000 elpgal 1545812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally with you. Paige was the only brand with a low enough rise for me at size 8/10 and now they don't fit in the thigh. Lucky brand is thin and icky. The only hing that fits me nowadays is levis but their fabric is thick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545796 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 03:27:52 +0000 Iron Ethel Flint 1545796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm singing with the choir---I hate pants with a passion! Jeans just make me want to cry these days and I'm too pudgy to just wear my adult son's any more.</p> <p>I'm glad you have some old favourites that still fit, Janet.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545782 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:45:33 +0000 Suz 1545782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh. Ugh. Just ugh.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have the thigh problem and the opposite length problem. At least I can deal with the latter by hemming. But there's nothing to be done when the thighs won't fit.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sigh.&nbsp;</p> <p>Looking forward to your new boots.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545781 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:42:25 +0000 Jenn 1545781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jeans shopping is the worst. I even think swimsuit shopping is easier than jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545778 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:36:36 +0000 Vix 1545778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Janet --</p> <p>I was going to semi-kid and say, "my condolences" based on just the title, thinking you might just be reporting in on purchases or whatever.</p> <p>Pants/jeans shopping -- WHO enjoys it?</p> <p>Hope you find some good fits soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545776 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:33:45 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1545776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I feel your pain. In a weird way, it's been convenient that I gained back some of the weight I lost last year, because I can fit in 0x and 14w in some brands right now, and the plus cut fits me so much better - don't know why there isn't a niche for not stick figure thin or straight, but not plus size pants....</p> <p>Honestly, even when I was skinnier I found that the Anthro brands, J Crew, contemporary brands never fit me right; I was always making compromises and saying things were good enough when they weren't. My only solution has been to buy from brands that are thought of as more matronly and/or cheap, and just look for the more current cuts and colors in decent fabrics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545774 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:32:06 +0000 Carla 1545774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet - it's not you! Jeans are ridiculous and work trousers aren't much different.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545760 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:15:10 +0000 Janet 1545760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually did like the Pilcro chinos at Anthro -- theyre sort of a loose fit, and need to be rolled because they're too short to wear full length on me. But I kind of wanted something more interesting. I put on a couple of pairs of crops (one wide-leg and one with a narrow but flared leg) and couldn't take them off fast enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545756 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:12:44 +0000 Dee 1545756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't even get me started with crops. </p> <p>But glad you've found some tops at least for the fall. Those are more important for a refresh anyway.</p> <p>And JCrew/Madewell is a more recent find for me. Not sure if I've changed shape or that have... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545755 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:10:40 +0000 Anonymous 1545755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and jeans and pants at Anthro? Ha, what a joke. I am sized out ( in other words nothing is big enough ) which is highly motivating and entertaining . I tried on their in house brand of jeans - whatever it is- and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545754 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:09:51 +0000 Janet 1545754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dee, JCrew always seems to fit me really weird -- I think they're too straight for me. Somehow they never work. I have a pair of shorts from Madewell -- haven't tried their jeans in quite a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545751 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:08:18 +0000 Anonymous 1545751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same here. Let's go shopping together and accidentally go off for a glass of wine instead. I hate trying on pants , jeans - I am always cringing at the size and what may or may not fit . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545750 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:07:37 +0000 Dee 1545750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will add that I've recently had decent luck with JCrew and Madewell skinnies, sized up. In case that's what you were looking for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545749 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:07:10 +0000 Janet 1545749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, i think so. Too short, too tight in the thigh. Story of my life. I tried on some cropped styles in Anthro too, but sizing was all over the place and a lot of "my size" (which it seems is anything from a 29 to a mythical 32, since one pair was tight in a 31, much to my alarm) was unavailable. Again, snug fits in hips and thigh, big waist, long rise. Horrible. Frump city. </p> <p>On the plus side, tha SA helpfully told me that every top I put on looked great. Too bad about my lower half.</p> <p>Ah well. I have my old jeans and pants so I won't lack for ways to cover myself. I guess the universe is telling me I don't need to spend money on that. </p> <p>I did, however, bring home a pair of Paul Green tall black suede boots from Nordstrom Rack. I may post for feedback, but they're pretty sweet, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545748 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:05:43 +0000 Karie 1545748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate shopping for pants. I have a flat butt and pudgy belly. Pants always sag in the back and are tight in the front. I'd be better off wearing them backwards!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545745 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:02:46 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1545745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just offering my compassion as I feel the same pain.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545744 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:01:09 +0000 Style Fan 1545744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always have difficulty buying jeans, shorts, etc.&nbsp; Anything for my bottom half.&nbsp; <br />You always look amazing in what you wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545742 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:01:06 +0000 Dee 1545742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree entirely! Paige, Joes and the occasional AG were already my only options. I'm going to end up with all Lucky Brand again soon, but their quality hasn't been as good the last few years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545740 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 01:56:42 +0000 catgirl 1545740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Were you looking at these, perchance?&nbsp; Doesn't look like skinny-skinnies are going away all that soon....</p> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/paige-denim-transcend-edgemont-ultra-skinny-jeans-sweet-wine/4107736?origin=wishlist" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/paige-denim-transcend-edgemont-ultra-skinny-jeans-sweet-wine/4107736?ori" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/pa.....107736?ori</a>...</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545737 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 01:55:45 +0000 Janet 1545737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dee, even the SA said one of her colleagues complained of the same thing. Really, premium denim makers? Did we need one more company that only caters to the slim-of-leg? I'm so annoyed right now. Sorry for the rant, but it looks like I'm not alone in my frustration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-pants#post-1545735 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 01:54:17 +0000 Anonymous 1545735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Janet. Paige has gotten tight even on my 12 inch calves. </p>