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Denim like pant with a stretch waist, that looks decent?

SandiC

My issue is that I have nerve problems in my thigh when I wear your typical blue jean. Therefore, I have to wear mostly Eileen Fisher stretch merino pants in order to have some give in the waist without pinching my nerves. So I'd like to see if you have suggestions for jeans that look decent that have light stretch in the waist. ( once someone told me they wear pregnancy jeans to solve the problem) What about you? What have you tried? Or do you wear jeans at all?

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shiny

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Rag & Bone printed sweat pant jeans -- if you don't mind the distressed look.

I think there is a brand (non-maternity) that has an elastic waist (meant to be covered up with a top), but I am blanking no the name. At Nordstrom's.

Thistle

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I was going to say maternity jeans. You can get a pair for around $25-30, too, so not a huge investment to try.

CocoLion

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I have owned this legging jean with elastic waistband. It was comfortable! Nice high rise too.
http://www.karenkane.com/store.....lor=indigo
Available in black.
http://www.karenkane.com/store.....olor=black

They have a bootcut version as well.
http://www.karenkane.com/store.....color=dark

Keturah

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I'm in love with American Eagle's chambray joggers. Beyond words comfy and extremely stylish. Not sure if that's what you're looking for.

Ann in New England

I saw some Jag pull-on jeans at TJ Maxx that had a knit stretch waistband that looked like maternity jeans but weren't. They looked like normal jeans if you wear them with an untucked shirt.

carter

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Huge jegging fan here so I can wear a thin knit without the button closure showing through. My top 3, in order of most stretchiness to least: NYDJ (be sure to get the one with the elastic waist band), Boston Proper (amazing bootcut jeggings), and Chicos (much less stretch like real jeans).

Now I'm off to look at CocoLion's suggestions!

Gaylene

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Jag Malia jeans are my travel jeans because they look like regular jeans except for the banded top. They were an Angie Pick last year.

Jag Jeans 'Malia' Slim Leg Stretch Jeans (Regular & Petite)

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Daria

Would drawstring work? Jjill has some options:
http://www.jjill.com/jjillonli.....&sk=M
Also side-zip pants (not denim though):
http://www.jjill.com/jjillonli.....&sk=M

SandiC

Gosh, Thank you.

I'm new here. (joined today) And I didn't expect such a great turnout of suggestions. I appreciate your help. I'm feeling "boosted and wiser"

I checked them all out and now all I have to do is look at the sizing. Some I'll be able to check out offline. I wanted to respond to each of you but I haven't reached that level I think.

I think who ever thought of jeans tying at the waist, needs to expand on that idea and cover plus sizes as well.

I'm a lot better off than I was an hour ago with all the suggestions. I was happy to see that others were checking out some of the suggestions posted by others.

Anonymous

I have the same problem, and have found several pairs of pants from J Jill that are comfortable. I have their side-zip ankle pants (including some in denim). The drawstring jeans I just bought are the best for when I'm experiencing a painful flareup:

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....omfortable

SandiC

I like the JJill. When I lose some weight, these look like they will work. Thank you Betty Crocker and I think Darla mentioned them as well. Sorry I'm not responding to each post, have yet to figure how to do that.

kkards

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sandic, you could also go with a 5 pocket ponte pant, not jeans but could be styled like a jean.

Eileen Fisher 'Rock Star' Stretch Ponte Jeans

$228.00 $171.00

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CocoLion

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I got some plus sized legging jeans for a friend a few years ago at Macy's. It was the American Rag brand. They don't have any more, too bad, as they look amazing and she wears them all the time.

The Style & Co are the most similar ones I could find.

NYDJ Plus Size Poppy Pull-On Jeggings, Black Wash

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Style&co. Pull-On Jeggings, Indigo Wash

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Anonymous

When I have nerve pain, I can't stand to wear anything that hugs the body even remotely close, so a regular jeans cut--even in ponte knit--would be out of the question. And there's something about the waist and thigh area that's particularly problematic. That's why I've sought out looser-fitting pants.

SandiC

KKards I actually contacted E.F about my issue and they pointed me to these pants. What synchronicty.

I wish they would make the knits in a denim color. I've got over 5 pairs of their blacks. I think the styling on these knits you pointed out are nice. I'll need to try these on to see if the stretch is roomy around the middle.

When I pull two pieces together and button, then I have problems. But it could be that this is all one piece and they are like leggings.

I think you get what I'm looking for. I'm going to try these first. EF usually has a wider band around the top of their pants which lies down without digging like the narrower bands do.

Anonymous

I sincerely hope you find something stylish that will meet your needs. I totally understand and empathize with you!