I'm another one who doesn't really know the difference btw yoga pants and ponte or other types. Mine are from the J Jill Wearever line and I couldn't live without them. No one holds J Jill up as stylish, but I feel fine in them with a longer top...of which we both have plenty.

I feel like this type of bottom is a brilliant solution when you are dealing with pain, and this is one area where comfort is essential and not to be equated with "giving up". In fact, we are refusing to give up...surviving and thriving with brains and beauty!

Peri, what a great way to look at it- you've given me my new mantra! Xo

I'm feeling a turning point here of some sort myself . Maybe some bootcut Lulu's could be a solution for what-the-heck-to-wear dilemma I'm in. They used to have a cut cropped flare pant a few years ago and I wonder if it's still around . Una- what are thinking of wearing for shoes with these ? I just can't either Dansko clogs but I wonder what else could be worn for a more modern look! *plans a trip to Sportchek and Lululemon for tomorrow *. And now I need a few longer asymmetric tunic-type tops to wear with .

I was interested in the comments regarding the difference between yoga pants and ponte pants. After some thought, I decided there is a difference in my mind.

My yoga pants are quite shapeless. They pull on and are very comfortable, but are really very unattractive. In contrast, my ponte pants, of which I have many, are sized correctly, have front zippers, belt loops. The fabrics are in interesting colors/patterns (not basic black). I coordinate the ponte pants with nicer tops (as opposed to oversized icky tee shirts). The fabric of the ponte is more substantial. It "feels" like I am wearing pants. Because it feels like I am wearing pants, I do wear them intentionally. I rarely wear my yoga pants in public settings because .... well, ick.

NOW if I were to find really nice fitting yoga pants, that could all change.