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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: So. Many. Pants. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:49:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Lucy on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303339 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 22:53:42 +0000 Lucy 2303339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another plug for the Maeve "The Colette" at Anthropologie. I bought a black pair and a gold pair in the linen blend last summer, and they have been great! So comfortable and forgiving, but look very polished and current. The waist is quite high on me (I'm a little short waisted), so I don't tuck in tops, but they work great with cropped sweaters! Angie on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303318 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:19:58 +0000 Angie 2303318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I second Jonesy and Suz on J.Crew, COS, Madewell and Club Monaco pants! I have pants and jeans from those retailers - winners.  Julie, high five I have The Colette in orange pleather and white denim. Love! Kyle, Liverpool pants and jeans have been excellent on clients who seek EXTRA comfort on the midsection. Please show us the cream Everlane janes that hubs likes! Here are my pants. I'm dressy, so maybe not your cuppa! But for completeness sake, I also do well with pants from Hugo Boss, Theory, Elie Tahari, Veronica Beard, Tory Burch, Boden, Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren,  and 3.1. Phillip Lim.  For jeans, I tend to do well with Frame, G-Star, Ganni, Madewell, COS, Everlane, Madewell, Maeve, Pilcro, Jonathan Simkai, and occasionally KUT and Banana Republic.  Happy shopping!  Jonesy on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303272 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:19:51 +0000 Jonesy 2303272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I will make a pitch for COS, J. Crew, and Madewell--each of these retailers carries tailored pants and jeans in a variety of silhouettes with half-elasticated waistbands, so they look polished, but are comfy and can accommodate slight shifts in body shape. Kyle on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303270 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:18:09 +0000 Kyle 2303270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just ordered a pair of the Colettes in a ponte, as I am always apprehensive about linen and could not discern from the website how much linen was actually in the pants. I also have about four pairs of jeans in my Nordstrom cart and still need to look at some of these other suggestions, as well as J. Crew, which used to work quite well for me. On top of all that, I’ll head to the mall this weekend to try some things in person. Better give my husband a heads up about our next credit card statement, lol.  Suz on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303255 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:53:11 +0000 Suz 2303255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A further note on those Club Monaco pants -- they have a very large seam allowance so although they are billed as crops (and would be on a tall person like you) they also have the potential to become full length if that were. your preference. Being short, I had to have them cropped further, LOL.  Julie on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303252 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:47:39 +0000 Julie 2303252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I second Angie's suggestion of the Colette pants- they are high rise (which I like) and super amazingly comfortable and flattering. I have a black cotton -linen blend pair that would be very cruise-appropriate I think. I considered going for a wintery corduroy or ponte pair too. Jenni NZ on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303202 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:31:19 +0000 Jenni NZ 2303202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ PS I am 61 y old and also not so keen on the area from waist to top of legs! Plus only 5 foot 1 tall. Jenni NZ on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303201 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:26:45 +0000 Jenni NZ 2303201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Kyle I also faced the issue of weight loss, mine has been 12 kg which is similar to your 25 pounds. I mostly like elastic waist pants and even some of those had to go, though I am amazed how many fit both before and after! My brands will be no use to you as NZ or Australian brands. I have winnowed down to 6 pair “summer” pants ( plus 2 pair shorts) and 7 pair “autumn/winter/spring” pants. Only 2 pairs have zips, one is white jeans one is black dress pants, and both of them are a bit loose such that they need to be covered by a top. Only 2 of my summer pairs are cropped and the rest of my 13 pair pants are full length- of which 4 had to be hemmed, 3 by me and 1 professionally. I do so love it if they don’t need hemming! All this really to say, that 13 pair actually seems plenty. Am sure I used to have more. And I wear pants far more than dresses or skirts. Carla on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303194 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 04:27:43 +0000 Carla 2303194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ @ Kyle - I have 11 pair of pants/jeans, and only 2 of them are long enough.  In other words ‘not flood’.  Most are cropped - and a little shorter on me than ‘regular’ folks.  I roll the cuffs of my ‘flood’ jeans.  Wide cuffs are trending ATM, so why not experiment with styling those Everlane jeans? PS: Ann Taylor carries tall sizes. Kyle on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303188 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 03:21:13 +0000 Kyle 2303188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You all are the best. THE BEST. Thank you for providing me so many ideas, options and solutions. I’m reading and re-reading your comments and making a list of things I’m going to try, including the Colette, Emerson, Liverpool, Ann Taylor, and several others. I will keep adding and trying as more comments come in. I have a love-hate relationship with stretch jeans. I find non-stretch less comfy, but more substantial, so they compress what I want to compress more, if that makes sense. Stretch jean fabric is usually thinner and I find they can sometimes highlight lumps and bumps I don’t care to showcase. This is especially true for white jeans, I find. I like some mid-rise and some high rise, but not super high.<div> </div><div>I ordered a pair of Everlane Original Cheeky jeans in cream. I love the color, they are non-stretch, and flattering through the tummy and hip area.They are straight, not tapered, and I find that awkward, especially because I feel like they are just too short and wide. My husband loved them, though, so I kept them and force myself to wear them now and then. If only they came in a tall. </div><div> </div><div>I forgot that I also have a pair of black Athleta tall slit hem boot cut Interstellar Tight pants. They are flat front, side zip and very flattering. I guess I think of them as athleisure due to the distinctive fabric (like a scuba, kind of) but maybe they could be dressed up? </div> LJP on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303157 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:40:02 +0000 LJP 2303157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have my eye on a new cargo pant with a cool banded bottom from Athleta but it doesn’t ship until late March ( what ? I want it now , lol) . Old Navy’s pixie pants are good little inexpensive pieces in a few diff styles ( they’re all in ponte ) . Faux leathers are from RW& Co , Club Monaco , H& M and I can’t remember where else . I prefer pull on styles with a clean front . kkards on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303155 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:26:59 +0000 kkards 2303155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I’ll put a plug in for Athleta, they have great styles that IMO can be dressed up or down, they are wash and wear.  On line they offer a tall  I find The Gap a great place to find current jeans with out having to spend a lot. <div>And like Lisa love my “leather’ pants, these joggers in particular, dress up/dress down and easy peasy to care for </div> lisaflex on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303146 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 23:29:15 +0000 lisaflex 2303146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ jeans and pants are very tough for me too! I understand. I love my Mother Fray weekend jeans - pricey, but, they work. I also love my WHBM girlfriend jeans - just be sure to size down one or two sizes - the darker wash seem to stretch out faster than lighter wash imho.  the citizens of humanity Emerson - size down - they fit like a gem! can wear multiple times without bagging out.  my fave white jeans are out from cloth crops.  hope this helps! Angie on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303145 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 23:27:55 +0000 Angie 2303145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm back!  The jeans and pants trends are: <ol> <li>Relaxed Straight</li> <li>Cargo (Utility) </li> <li>Bootcuts and Flares </li> <li>Barrel, Balloon and Lantern (Carrot is in the same category) </li> <li>Wide Leg and Wide Crop</li> <li>Cuffed Hem</li> <li>Boyfriend and Girlfriend </li> <li>Slit Hem</li> </ol> Qualifiers per trend that vary greatly:  <ul> <li>rise: low, mid or high (half and full elastic too)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>length: all sorts of full lengths AND all sorts of cropped lengths </li> </ul> <ul> <li>fit: tailored, fluid, or slouchy</li> </ul> <ul> <li>wash: light or dark</li> </ul> <ul> <li>colour, fabric or pattern: infinite! </li> </ul> <ul> <li>stretch: some or none </li> </ul> My suggestion is that you figure out your rise length sweet spot, and your length sweet spot. And do you need stretch?  If you were shopping with me, Kyle, we'd be trying: <ul> <li>wide crops and wide legs</li> <li>relaxed straights </li> <li>cuffed hem</li> <li>bootcuts </li> </ul> Have you tried  Maeve "The Colette" at Anthropologie? It comes in denim, ponte, linen, faux leather, and corduroy across colours and patterns:  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.anthropologie.com/search?q=Maeve%20The%20Colette">https://www.anthropologie.com/.....%20Colette</a>  Carla on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303143 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 23:05:42 +0000 Carla 2303143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don’t have a lot of waist definition (30 waist, 38 hips) and a similar lower belly pouch under the belly button.  (I’m 62, too!).  Also, I need at least 34 inseam but prefer longer.  For jeans flattery at a comfortable for me price point, I like Levis’ high rise cuts.  For twice the cost Mother jeans are very flattering with a particularly nice rear view (genius cut and good pocket placement!)   <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marks.com/en/levis-womens-high-rise-relaxed-fit-flare-jeans-lets-get-it-wash-color-drkind-364972.html#364972%5Bcolor%5D=DRKIND&364972%5Blength%5D=L27">https://www.marks.com/en/levis.....olor-drkin</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.motherdenim.com/collections/denim?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqd-bvOHU_AIV2vbjBx2ngQE8EAAYASAAEgJIN_D_BwE#/filter:tags_color:Ivory">https://www.motherdenim.com/co.....AYASAAEgJI</a> (filter for their white/cream versions. Yum!) <div>There is a style of pant I find works really well for comfort and appearance: flat front waist band (no zipper) and elastic back.  The flat front without added bulk smooths over the tummy, whilst the elastic waist provides some ease and a bit of flexibility with regards to size. When I’m feeling confident I tuck  and when I’m not I wear the top untucked. Ann Taylor (who made my pleather pants) makes several variations under the name ‘High Waist Easy pant’ <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.anntaylor.com/the-high-waist-easy-ankle-pant/593934?skuId=33499895&defaultColor=7400&catid=cata000014&selectedColor=7400">https://www.anntaylor.com/the-.....Color=7400</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.anntaylor.com/the-high-waist-easy-straight-crop-pant-in-faux-leather/602484?skuId=34141984&defaultColor=1362&catid=cata000014&selectedColor=1362">https://www.anntaylor.com/the-.....uId=341419</a> (there are more examples at the site). </div> Suz on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303134 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:25:31 +0000 Suz 2303134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Since I'm short, and slightly short-legged (even for my own height), what works for me would likely be the reverse of what works for you. BUT for a straightforward, easy mid-rise ponte pant, don't neglect Liverpool. I got the plaid pant that matches a jacket. but they come in many other colours. SIZE DOWN. They're more than generous.  For a modified wide leg (wide but not too wide) I got these cropped ones from Club Monaco. Lovely quality. Here, you might need to size up for waist measurement. They have other styles of pant, too, and the quality tends to be high.  Those are my most recent purchases. But I'm also on the hunt for new ones in barrel or balloon shapes.  Anonymous on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303132 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:18:14 +0000 Anonymous 2303132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The jeans are Long though- I think 34 inch inseam. I had to get them hemmed. But pull on boot cut jeans were a long time HEWI. Plus they're a bit towards the teal, which I prefer. Kyle on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303131 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:13:12 +0000 Kyle 2303131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suntiger, those Lyssees look interesting, thank you. Kyle on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303130 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:10:05 +0000 Kyle 2303130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jessikams, yes to comfort! I hear you loud and clear. I think ponte pants can be really great for that reason. And if I can find something I love, I will for sure buy multiples as you suggest. Jessikams on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303124 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:47:08 +0000 Jessikams 2303124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I’ve decided not to put up with pants that are too stiff or unforgiving. My weight fluctuates a lot, particularly around my belly, and my pants are just going to have to deal with it! Fortunately, loose pants are in style right now anyway. I love any kind of carrot or barrel cut pant. It works great for my body type. I hope you can find a “cut” or style that works for you, and then just stick to that style in different colors or fabrications. Kyle on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303121 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:25:26 +0000 Kyle 2303121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisa, it’s nice to know I’m not alone, so thank you!  I like ponte kick flares, and had never considered faux leather. Anything specific you think I should try in either category? LJP on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303110 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:14:19 +0000 LJP 2303110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh and I wear my faux leather pants - I have 4 pair - often . They are SO versatile in terms of dressing up and down . LJP on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303109 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:13:29 +0000 LJP 2303109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have similar body issues as you , and similar experience w retiring , lifestyle changes etc . I also have tried on and bought every single version of black pants that exist ( because I need them for my job now ) and still go back to Lululemon joggers and wide leg pants , and ponte kick flares or wide legs from places like ON , Gap etc. I have several pair of black pants from Aritizia that I still wear but they don’t feel interesting or current anymore . Cropped straight legs feel unfashionable to me -which is what the aritizia’s are . I’m on the hunt for the perfect fluid trouser - no stiff fabrics . Lots of length and movement . I wear black jeans too - mine are from Massimo D , Gap and ON . I don’t know if I’ve answered your question though - lol Anonymous on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303107 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:07:45 +0000 Anonymous 2303107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These are some of my newer and trendier pants, though I also wear ponte pants a lot. The jeans, black wide legs, and floral pants are all boutique finds, and the pleather was from BR last year. Angie on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303106 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:02:29 +0000 Angie 2303106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ An EXTENSIVE denim trends post goes out on Jan 26 - so watch for it!  Back later.... Kyle on "So. Many. Pants." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-many-pants#post-2303104 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:59:08 +0000 Kyle 2303104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have tried on so many pants and jeans recently and haven’t bought a thing, So I’d like to know what your most flattering pants and jeans are.  <div> </div><div>Background: After retiring I did a big closet purge. Many things were too small after a weight gain and not right for my casual lifestyle. I was left with two pairs of blue jeans (now too big) way too many leggings, at-home joggers, and no regular pants or trousers. Now, after a 25-pound weight loss, my wish list is one pair of blue jeans, one pair of white jeans, and two pairs of pants (one all-purpose black). I’d like to take the white jeans and black pants on a Caribbean cruise we are reluctantly doing with my siblings in March. Think I’ll wear them with dressy tops and sandals at night. </div><div>I’m struggling because I’m picky and self-critical, which I’m working on. My body has also changed with age and after the weight gain. I have no waist, and am self-conscious about my lower belly between the belly button and basically where my legs begin. It’s my most challenging area to fit and flatter. I am tall, with long legs, but can sometimes wear regular sizes, depending. I prefer a more fitted and tailored look — still adjusting to wider legs. So, back to my question: what are your most flattering jeans and pants, or what might you recommend I try next?  (Will also check out the relevant link in today’s blog!) </div>