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Anonymous

I've always loved jeans, but my aching body is begging me for something more comfortable. The J Jill side zip ankle pants I bought are sooooo comfortable! I ordered a regular women's size instead of petite so I'd get a longer rise and longer inseam. I wore them to work yesterday and was just breathing a sigh of relief all day long.

http://www.jjill.com/jjillonli.....Z&lid

I went back and ordered more pants like this, and am hoping for the same level of comfort:

http://www.jjill.com/jjillonli.....;ac=search

http://www.jjill.com/jjillonli.....;ac=search

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Latest reply was from VernieJane

kkards

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since i can't wear jeans to work, i often wear 5 pocket ponte knit pants. they are super comfy and stylistically sub for jeans.
i've had the EF's for going on 5 years, and own the AT's in navy (bought last year) and grey (bought this year). Totally recommend either ones.

Eileen Fisher 'Rock Star' Stretch Ponte Jeans

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Anonymous

Thanks, kkards. Those are great options.

I can wear jeans to work. It's just that I want something different for Spring, but don't want to wear dress pants every day. I have dress pants, of course, but don't wear them that often because this office is so casual.

Inge

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Those patterned pants look so fun, Betty. And I'm glad to hear that you've found bottoms that provide you with such a high comfort level.

Anonymous

Thanks, Inge. I'm only 5 years away from retirement, and am trying to have a bit more fun with my clothes. Since I work in a casual office, I can get away with printed pants. Most important is comfort, though. My jeans aren't uncomfortable, but these pants are more comfortable.

Inge

(website)

I hear you on these being more comfortable, B. And a print can add a lot of fun to a look. (I love it that you are trying to have more fun with fashion.That will be music to Angie's ears too:-)

Dimity

Love those pinky red paisley ones especially.

Anonymous

Thanks.

rachylou

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Oh this is good stuff for me to know, what people replace their jeans with. Jeans give me indigestion.

Anonymous

I tell ya, Rachylou, I think my style persona should be "Comfort Chic."

Joy

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I wear jeans so much but recently bought these track pants by Willow and Clay. I don't have a full length mirror where we are staying, so doing my best to show them to you. They have a drawstring waist and are very comfortable.
They reminded me of a similar pair from Eileen Fisher.

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Anonymous

I like those!

AM

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Jeans and I have a love/hate relationship. I don't think they are as comfortable as leggings (with or without skirts). Nice that you have found some comfy pants. And I just read another post of yours regarding the importance of accessories (and how they make an outfit) -- couldn't agree with you more!

always trying

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Have been surfing the "new arrivals" the past few days as I am home with a nasty cold and am seeing a lot of things like track pants, ones called soft pants, and lots that fall into the comfort range. I have a pair of silky black track pants bought last spring, worn once, and a pair labeled wider leg print soft pants bought late last summer, also worn once, and a pair of pull on jeans slightly low rise that I havn't worn yet. I am sure going to get a lot of mileage out of these as I substitute jeans for them this spring.

Also bought these jeans like things called jogger pants not worn yet but will ear soon-so so happy more of you too are going for the "comfort " clothes -same thing is happening in footwear-going for more comfort..maybe the whole world will ans soon men won't be wearing ties anymore.and there will be no more high heels

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Sara L.

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Have you tried the Jag pull on jeans? So comfy! I have several pairs of ponte knit and find them very comfortable as well.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Glad to hear the JJill pants are comfy. They look cute, and I can't believe the sale price!

Anonymous

Sara L, I haven't tried Jag jeans yet. How well do they pull up and over hips?

shiny

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Probably not work attire, but has anyone tried these on?

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jo.....li/3935765

They've kind of got a "thing"... or I have lost my marbles.

Anonymous

They're not work attire, even in my casual office, but I'd wear them on weekends if they were in a dark wash.

Anonymous

I don't know if it's our body type or what, but my DD just told me she's tired of jeans and wants more comfortable and stylish pants. So she and I both will be looking for alternatives. Of course, I've already found a few from J Jill, so I won't need much. I ordered these for my DD, and hope they'll fit her:

http://www.landsend.com/produc...../id_271873

Isabel

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I have long loved the side zip pants from both JJill and Ann Taylor. I have had great wool ones and ponte ones. My favorite right now are from neither place.I am in love with Jag Jeans ponte pants. I have two pairs and they are just awesome. For jeans, I don't think that I will ever wear anything except NYDJ ever again.

So glad you found something that works. Isn't it a joy ? : )

Anonymous

Isabel, where is the best place to buy the Jag ponte pants? I may want to try them. As for NYDJ, I have three pairs right now that I love, but they aren't jeans. I have a pair of corduroy Barbara boot cut pants, and two pairs of the Sheri faux suede pants (one in brown; one in black). The faux suede pants are really, really comfortable and great for tucking into boots.

Karie

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Those J Jill side zip pants look fantastic. I love pants with a side zip, I just bought a pair at J.Crew. And Shiny, you haven't lost your marbles, I like those pants from Nordies too (I haven't tried them on).

VernieJane

I love those side zip trousers too... they used to have some at Express back in the late 90s that were similar and perfect!!! I had a couple of pairs, they looked really Professional but they were so much more comfortable than jeans because of the lack of seams all over the crotch! Jeans have never made much sense to me as far as design... I think this style is also going back to a slightly retro look, a bit 60s. Thanks for the inspiration!