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"Leggings" my way (thanks Gaylene)...and Suz does Deborah

Suz

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So I ordered the Banana Republic side zip Sloan pant on Gaylene's recommendation. SCORE!! Got them for 50% off, too.

First off, I went up a size compared to my usual BR size, and I'm glad I did. I don't think I'd have fit into them if I ordered my regular size, and as it is, they definitely feel like leggings to me. Sort of a woven legging, if that makes sense. They have less stretch than the usual Sloans. In fact, they're a heck of a lot like the Theory moto pants that I baby in order to preserve -- but cheaper. They are calf sucking, but I can get them on thanks to the ankle zips.

Can they act as a kind of legging substitute, do you think?

Next, see Suz do Deborah! A pale imitation, in more ways than one. But I found this Cynthia Rowley vest when I was at Winner's today shopping for my daughter, and oops! It landed in my cart. I love the cut. Once again, it can be worn funnel necked. It's not too voluminous but it has the wide spread collar. Covers the bum in back. A bit longer in front.

Architectural drape vs. soft drape. My kind.

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Latest reply was from milehighstyle (Linda)

catgirl

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Yes! This is how my now defunct Gap skinnies were (remember when they were a lemming item) and are what I meant when I responded on your EF post. faux structure!

kerry

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This outfit/silhouette looks like the perfect "Suz" rendition to combat our long fall/winter season. Love!

jackiec

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Sitting in my car waiting for ds but had to log in! LOVE!! I wore my Gap pants like this too. Do the sloanes come in charcoal or navy! Well done. Totally you. And the vest is awesome.

abc

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WOW! Love both pieces. Especially that vest. So glad you solved your pant puzzle

unfrumped

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That really looks good! I think it's that the vest is architectural but still restrained--so it doesn't overwhelm you. Just the right size and shape.
I really like the pointy lapels as a different look from straight-cut tunic sweaters over leggings, don't you?

Lyn D.

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I love the vest too Suz!
So nice to see cooler-weather outfits whilst it is still cold here and I am running out of inspiration

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Bingo! Yes, these are the kind of pant that can be your leggings. I was thinking something like this could work. And the vest is fantastic. Just right. It looks great on you, and you look at ease in it.
Now, is this architectural or soft drape? Just so I understand, because I don't think I get the distinction. . ..

deb

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Yes, they qualify as leggings. I like both pieces.

Joy

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I love both pieces on you. Smart yet casual. They will be workhorses. I love woven leggings and would love to find a pair in grey.

Anonymous

I cannot wear those pants to save my life. They aren't high enough in the rise on me for some reason, and just fit me horribly. Like, comically horribly. They look excellent on you . Cute vest score too!

shedev

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Cute, like both.

Suz

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Lisa, I well believe it re the rise -- they barely fit mine (which is on the long side) and I'm convinced if I had not sized up, they wouldn't fit at all.

Sharan, I guess this is probably soft drape, too, LOL -- but I get some structure from the pants, and the sweater vest is itself more structured than many knits. It falls relatively "crisply" or in clean lines, for want of a better phrase, and the angles of the collar are what you notice -- it's not all rounded or ruched. Oversize drape is awful on me -- but this vest is actually cut in at the shoulder, has a high neckline (which provides structure on my long neck) and is relatively fitted through the body.

I hope that makes sense and would love it if Angie could correct me or elaborate!

Jackie, these side zip pants only seem to come in black. BOO. But i got them anyway. The front zip Sloans seem to be made of a stretchier fabric (go figure). I got a pair of those, too -- but they won't serve the "legging" function for me because of the fly front, which is quite bulky. Alas. I'd love some pants like this in navy and charcoal!!

I used to have those Gap pants, too, Una, but mine were front zip. And a bit stretchier than these side zip Sloans. Still, I loved them.

Thanks, all for the compliments, and thanks to Gaylene, again!

carter

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Good for you! I have tried the regular fly-front Sloans several times, and they just don't even come close to fitting my shape. I ordered these side-zip pants when I saw Gaylene post them in your other thread, on the chance that they may fit differently than the regular ones. My hope was to add a woven pair of slim PANTS. Now I'm wondering if I'll even be able to wiggle into them since they're running small for you. Yikes! We'll have to compare notes when mine get here.

Beth

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Gorgeous.

Caro in Oz

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Excellent Suz - yay Gaylene

Gaylene

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Glad the side-zipped Sloans worked for you. Just checked mine--and, yup, I had sized up in these as well. The calf is tight on me as well, but it does stretch out after a few hours so it feels snug instead of calf-sucking. I think the firmer fabric seems to mitigate the cross-pulling on the calf as well.

And you do Deb proud with your rendition. That CR vest is gorgeous on you.

Anonymous

I'm surprised that oversized drape doesn't look good on you. Maybe you haven't go hold of the right thing?
I love this outfit and those pants are a really polished alternative to leggings.
I like the column of black that's slightly form-fitting. So chic.

I think I might've been the lone "yay" vote on the grey pants, but these are quite a bit better.

Sal

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I love this look on you. Whilst I can see your inspiration there from Deborah, I can also see you in it. And it looks cosy and comfortable which I know working from home is a priority.

Well done, you got there in the end

Deborah

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Suz, the pants look amazing and I think they look and sound like they are a perfect fit for your criteria. And I love your vest!! You have combined structure/soft/architectural to perfection and kept it very true to you x

Word Lily

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I'm so glad you found the pants that work for you! (I was following closely because, though I had nothing to add to help you, I also need some structure and have not found any such thing that suits me, at least not yet.) They look great, and I love the vest, too!

Angie

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Your leggings = Cigarette Pants. Makes perfect sense.

Love this look on you, Suz. Great for working at home. Perhaps try a chunkier necklace?

Suz

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Word Lily -- try them, do -- if you want a sleek fit but more structure--- but warning, SIZE UP!!

I think Gaylene is an IT. I'm a sort-of-rectangle/ sort-of-slim hourglass with a long rise.

If I had not sized up there is no way these would have gone on me. To Lisa's point.

I also got a sized up front zip version in navy. It's still snug but not as snug as these.

Debs, I am so glad you are not insulted by my small imitation. You know what they say about the sincerest form of flattery!

Kiwigal, what a sweet thing to say -- thank you. It does feel like a "me" outfit.

Smittie, it's all in the cut. Oversized can work really well on me as long as there is enough structure or as long as the lines are quite straight. I experimented with some drapey pieces a few years ago that were disastrous. I am happy to surrender my waist and it does work well. But if something lacks structure around the neck or shoulder area, or if it is too "round" in its drapery, it easily overwhelms me. I have a small bust so some pieces just "collapse" on me and I look like I am wearing my big sister's clothes -- and I think perhaps my low contrast colouring also plays a role here. I need a bit of definition.

Gaylene, glad I was not alone in the need to size up here. I was worried I might have gained weight without knowing it.

Carter, our shapes might differ enough that these work for you in your regular size. But how don't the regular Sloans work for you? That is, if there is such a thing as the "regular" Sloans -- as Gaylene mentioned in my other thread, they seem to change cut and fabrication at will in these and still call them "Sloans."

Suz

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Chunkier. Okay. Will have to find one. This one counted as pretty "chunky" for me, but I see your point! Thanks, Angie.

You know -- these are not real cigarettes on me as I understand that -- they have no real looseness -- are as tight as I would wear leggings.

Or is it only a side-zip that defines a cigarette pant? I thought it was the shape. Slim but not skin tight, with a slight taper to the ankle, and usually ankle length (with side zip).

Word Lily

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Suz, I would, except it looks like I need to lose another size or two before they'll fit me. But thanks for the encouragement!

carter

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Cigarette pant is exactly what I'm hoping for. Fingers crossed.

It's my rear/lower hip circumference and the back rise that generally mess up the fit of these pants on me. If I size up more than a size the waist is huge and the legs get looser than I'd like. I can't stand to have the waist taken in on pants, because all that does is make my hips explode in the silhouette.

I loved the Hampton fit at BR, but they've discontinued it. It's been awhile since I've tried a Sloan, so maybe they do indeed have different cuts from time to time. Hoping!

Suz

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Ah, I get it, Carter. I used to have the waist issue, too, but am rectangular enough now that it is less of a problem for me. During my 20s I just assumed that all trousers stuck out about 3 inches from your waist if they would go on your hips...

carter

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Ha! You DO get it!

Anonymous

And this is precisely my issue with them. Carter, you hit the nail on the head. It wasn't even one size up that would possibly solve it, it was like 2 or 3 and then they were so off that it wasn't worth it. Stupid pants

Suz - that's how half of my jeans and pants are on me : sticking out 3 inches at the waist . Super attractive, I know

Jaime

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Love the new vest! Pants look like the perfect essential. Excellent outfit!

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