https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:37:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2075279 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 02:32:09 +0000 Anonymous 2075279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Edited to add find:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2075212 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:37:06 +0000 crst 2075212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just got those pants that Janet showed from BR. Love! I have them on today actually. They can dress up or down.</p> <p>I need to check out the Anthro pants, I love a front and back seam! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2075202 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:20:18 +0000 Angie 2075202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lisa P,</b> which pants do you mean? These:&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2075163 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:41:20 +0000 Anonymous 2075163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bj1111 - I have what you describe as a big pouchy belly, and find these pants below ( Lululemon) to be among the best I've ever owned. Period.  They can look super dressy in a heartbeat, but also work well for everyday.  Worth the $ and don't make me feel or look fat/ter than I already am.  Ego boosting pants   </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2075135 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:00:38 +0000 Janet 2075135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BJ1111 have you tried these at BR? They’re pretty nice and may be a good fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2075129 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 17:32:08 +0000 bj1111 2075129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Any tips for someone with a big pouchy belly looking for that wide leg swishy feel? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2075087 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 14:41:46 +0000 Angie 2075087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you're sorted :)</p> <p><b></b><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/the-essential-flare-trousers?category=SEARCHRESULTS&amp;color=001">https://www.anthropologie.com/.....;color=001</a></p> <p>Love the styling on plus size model too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2075048 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:40:16 +0000 nemosmom 2075048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*fingers crossed* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2075039 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 09:10:50 +0000 Cee 2075039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yikes, Janet ! That doesn't sound comfortable at all ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2075016 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 02:53:11 +0000 Gretchen 2075016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry the Anthros didn't work for you - I loved them! The back seam wasn't a big deal for me, and the shape works well. Just wore them for a quick work trip where I wasn't sure how dressy the client meant by "smart casual" and they were a nice blend.&nbsp;</p> <p>Horses for courses...as Angie would say.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2075015 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 02:51:57 +0000 Janet 2075015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, well, I decided to wear the pants around the house a bit tonight after dinner, and they didn’t bother me. When I would move around, sometimes I would become aware of the seams, but not really bothered by them. The pants may work out after all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2074960 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 23:45:37 +0000 Angie 2074960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Janet</b>, VB pants work well for a curvier figure with a defined waist. Size up. At Talbots, the items look better in person. Size down.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2074958 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 23:42:09 +0000 Janet 2074958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not really looking for black denim -- I already have that covered. Just considering some black trousers that are a step up from jeans but still relaxed and can be styled casually.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2074956 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 23:40:06 +0000 Janet 2074956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the ideas, Angie. I love the detail on the VB pants!&nbsp;I've never tried VB bottoms -- I've always assumed they would be cut too narrow/straight for me. Am I mistaken? I wish they were not so expensive, and washable.&nbsp;</p> <p>Never tried Talbots either -- I know their styling on their website does their items no favors. Those look a bit office wear-ish for me, but maybe that's my bias (I don't think I've ever even stepped in a Talbots! always assumed it's too conservative/preppy/staid for me).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2074955 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 23:39:23 +0000 Anonymous 2074955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry to hear this. &nbsp;I know how hard it can be to find the perfect pair of pant for our individual life styles. &nbsp;If there is hope that the seam will soften, then maybe ..... but I would recommend returning them and continuing to look. &nbsp;Good luck. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2074950 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 23:03:32 +0000 Angie 2074950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And Talbots too: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2074948 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 23:01:09 +0000 Angie 2074948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>Rebekah</b> said!&nbsp;</p> <p>And have you tried VB bottoms?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2074938 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 22:07:04 +0000 Janet 2074938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wondered about that, nemosmom. I am going to give them another go, since I am reluctant to give up too quickly. I was sort of rushed, so I’m going to try wearing them around the house for a while and see how it feels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2074936 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 22:00:29 +0000 nemosmom 2074936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a bummer! Lumps and bumps and ridges are SUCH a pain to deal with...&nbsp; Is the seam something you think would soften after the pants are washed? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2074934 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 21:46:40 +0000 rebekahphoto 2074934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The ones I tried at nordies might work for you, they were at least 5" too long for me....but they are denim not trousers. They were good on the booty &amp; appeared to have less flare than the pic </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2074931 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 21:05:25 +0000 Anonymous 2074931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just at the store this morning doing a return, and didn't notice these. I usually love a topstiched front and back seam - lends so much interest to otherwise boring black pants. There was a GORGEOUS new pair of cuffed trousers at Club Monaco, but I think they are not floor /full length. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-close-to-being-perfect-black-pants#post-2074930 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:59:06 +0000 Janet 2074930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered these black stretch trousers from Anthro and love them...except for one thing: the seams that run down the front of the leg, which look so nice and slimming? They run down the back too — and I feel that seam, like a bump in the fabric that runs down the backs of my legs. I put them on, intending to wear them today, but it annoyed me enough after 10 minutes that I’m not encouraged at the thought of wearing them all day. I changed into my old black flare jeans and put the trousers aside to try again, but I fear I will need to return them. I’m so bummed! The fit is so good, the length is right, and the vibe is right too. Not too officewear-ish. </p> <p>Anthro has another pair of black pants that were not bad on me, but they have side-entry patch pockets which are not the best look on me — this style is more streamlined and flattering.</p> <p>Big sigh. I have been on the lookout for a good pair of not-too-dressy black trousers with a little stretch and a not-too-dramatic flare or moderate wide leg. It’s not easy to find a good fit for me, and in a full length, at a price I’m willing to pay. </p> <p>If you have any suggestions, I’m open to hearing them. </p>