If they are curvy fit they are tight in the butt and way too big in the waist but the pants I have found are too cheap to be worth altering as mentioned above. I was thinking a month or three-month subscription to Netflix? I dont want to be the only one not giving the partners a gift though so now Im stuck trying to find something for them. Pressed creases that hang off-grain. My personal issue is that I carry my extra weight in my waist and have basically no hips to speak of. Caring for Banana Republic womens pants depends on the particular material your pants are made from. OK Hive, Im challenging you to help me figure out a small gift for my insanely hard-to-buy-for boss. I feel good about the purchases, but am still in a bit of sticker shock. Usually when I get divorced it goes much more smoothly than this.
I find it really hard to find pants that are not too tight in the butt. Pants are a nightmare, Im with the other commeters who stick to skirts and dresses. Kat Griffin is the founder, publisher, and editor-in-chief of Corporette. I try to be non-committal, and say things like Im sure we can work that out. But being vague is not always possible. I cant give up my pants for skirts I dont like skirts, I dont like heels, I walk a lot at work so heels do not work, and I have to wear pantyhose (not for dress code reasons) which I dont like either. So I saw FOOEY to pants and YES to skirts and dresses. Ahead, we're sharing 30 styles that you can stock up on for future outings or wear around the house they're that comfortable and chic! This is, in part, why I stick to skirts and dresses. Idiots. This is a terrible question to try and answer which is why I wear skirts and dresses as much as possible! Thanksgiving plus a sprained ankle have not been good for me. More than anything I find that it can be a problem with one pair of pants and not a problem with an identical pair in the same size, which suggests they are not cut the same way from pair to pair, which is very much a quality control issue as far as Im concerned. But of course it wasnt until I got home that I realized they were too small. Drapable fabrics in bigger size helps a lot.
FOOEY! Tops and jackets will have a looser fit, while still flattering your figure. Ive also read that its very very difficult to take the seat of pants in. They dont get it.
When I have to size up the pants they barely fit in the butt still have to watch for VPL and too big in the waist which is annoying to wear every day. I have a flat behind, so something thats purposefully loose there looks so much better than pants that are fitted everywhere but the droopy rear that I didnt fill out. Theyre difficult to commute in. Pants and jeans have a slightly looser fit than other Contemporary brands, but have the same rise and fashion cuts. The Tall Book (maybe im obsessed with being tall..) and the author said no one carries tall in stores because it just doesnt turn over fast enough to justify it. I will let them pay full price for their Banana Republic/J.Crew/Loft/Ann Taylor/Talbots/younameit pants and I will buy them second hand for $3.75, thankyouverymuch. Can you discuss proper fit of suit pants/slacks for the workplace (including trouser jeans for casual Fridays)? Or a button sewn on. The Ryan is a slim-straight fit with slightly more room than Sloan. So, I wear a 6 in regular and a 8P. I think giant pants are a wonderful gift idea for hard-to-buy-for men! Still, they are entirely appropriate and perhaps even a bit on the dressy side for my office. Guide to The Best Tops For Under Womens Suits, Plus-Size Womens Workwear (Recent Picks), Our Picks for the 2022 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Tuesdays TPS Report: Split-Neck Dress in Windowpane, Coffee Break: Heavyweight Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirt , the best no VPL underwear for eliminating VPL, Advice from a Divorce Lawyer: What You Should Know If Youre Considering Divorce, How Many Dishes Do You Own (And What Patterns?). Red flag. Trust me, I know. I recently bought BR Martin and was happy but I need to replace too many to pay full price. Id rather deal with those issues when I know what the full offer is and can negotiate, rather than just agreeing bit by bit to whatever terms they set so that they consider me for the position. I know thats a different world from the corporate, but in case its of any use, I solved this dilemma by buying books for his children during their growing-up years. Also, ladies with a smaller waist and fuller hips/butt/thighs, the Loft Julie pant is worth trying.. Psst: some of our favorite pants are included in the 2022 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, both in regular and plus sizes! Most of them dont have front pockets. Ive been wearing some jeans in a size too large all year (Im broke so cant afford to buy a new pair whenever/dont want to buy cheep ones that will wear quickly) and today finally bought some good shorts in what I thought were the right size. You cant go wrong with an educational/business-based book. I also have a size 6 waist and butt and size 8 thighs. Pants should fit comfortably at the waistline and fall smoothly over the hips and thighs. If anyone has experienced otherwise, Id love to hear about it. How about you join me in harassing retailers to give us free tall girl shipping days? Theyre definitely not work-appropriate, but the most flattering pair of pants Ive ever owned are my dads tan corduroy Guess bellbottoms from the early 80s. I think the grey ones are too tight but the middle black pair on that side are meant to fit that way. Someday I hope to try little in the middle. I am traveling to a bigger city Friday for Xmas shopping and going to try the LOFT. J. Peterman.
I am a curvy hourglass with a JLo booty and find pants very very frustrating unless they are curvy fit they are way too tight in the thighs and butt. Nothing that a dry clean or wash load cant fix. Agreed its a body shape issue. Its much harder to add length.
These are our favorites our regular favorite pants for work are pictured at top! Actually, there is a manufacturing component. I know, I know. Ive been asked to agree to a salary, a start date, and various other conditions before there is an offer on the table (when those items would otherwise be negotiable- theres no outside reason for inflexibility). The Devon fit is Banana Republics high-rise legging fit for womens pants. we are actually litigating this thing.
I agree. Im surprised to hear so many of you have given up pants altogether. Relaxed Fit: The most generous fit.
I think I am currently in between sizes so I can choose between really big pants and too small pants (small in hips/butt) so I choose the really big pants and belt them closer to my actual size. Worst part though, both of them are really good brand name jeans so if Id bought them in the right size they probably would have been perfect, but for now looking somewhat stylish remains out of my reach. This information is intended for use as a general guideline. Not only does the retailer stock a wide range of sizes, but it also offers many of its pants in petite, regular, and tall lengths, so shopping feels simple, no matter your height. I read previous posts but all the pants brands the curvy girls recommended were wool and dry clean which I cant do.
Wtf is that? :o( Im sorry, SA. Ive tried most (long inseam) retailers pants, especially recently: Gap, Banana, Ann Taylor, Loft, Express, Victorias Secret, JCrew, Limited.
But Im mid-twenties and work in a young office. Give me a nice sheath dress any day and Im done :). It sounds like all of us have been doing similar things i have a difficult time finding slacks that fit properly, so i wear skirts and dresses most of the time. Id suggest a biography of someone in your industry or a historical figure. I asked my SO and he initially said they looked fine but then agreed with me. How do you find the right balance between too baggy and too fitted, especially in the thighs and butt? Fit is challenging: if they dont make me look stumpy, theyre probably too fitted. I really did read that as you should buy the boss giant pants..
I too am a big fan of giant pants! That works for her b/c she does NOT have to go into court. See all of our picks for the 2022 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale here! I recently tried some pants on and ALL of them, size up and size down, had a slight problem with the lady parts I dont think its always a matter of too tight, I think its often an issue of rise/inseam. I thought it was because of how Im built but now Im guessing it is a wider problem than that. Maybe next time, there can be a zoom in feature? And most importantly, share your thoughts with us about any of your purchases! I cant wear the Limited Editor pants highly recommended by Corporette readers for that reason. If I can just lose a few pounds I will have a few pairs again. ), Some of our favorite lightweight summer pants, above: Nic & Zoe / Express / Old Navy / Uniqlo. Skinny jeans are not work appropriate attire!! Dont buy a gift for your boss. I said his to them. But I do notice this problem more now and my body shape is exactly the same now as it has been the last few years when this problem wasnt a problem. They fit like a dream until I gained 5 lbs, and now theyre tight instead of drapey and amazing. For my $.02, I think this is easier to say what NOT to do than what TO do. Im 511 with a 35-36 inseam, so Ive been battling with pants my whole life. Basically I am at a loss for curvy fit pants that actually fit well and are machine washable. Their slim no-curve pants work sort of.. but then theyre too big in the waist. , Sit Back and Relax, Because Banana Republic Is Making Shopping For Pants a Breeze, How to Wear Mom Jeans, According to Street Style Pros, Zara Just Debuted Its Fall Fashion Arrivals Shop Our Favorites, 12 Can't-Miss Sales, From MAC Lipstick to Avocado Mattresses, 11 Supportive, Sporty Sandals You Can Hike In, 12 Target Maxi Dresses to Wear Now and Forever, 10 Favorites From Ashley Tisdale's Being Frenshe Collection at Target. Contemporay fit: Items will have the trimmest, and usually most fashion forward, fit. ):one (big reader favorite last year)/two / three (Kats favorite)/four/five (also this long-standing comfy reader favorite!)
Theyre giving me a slight camel toe and slight muffin top, which I didnt notice in the changing room. So I guess Ill just accept my hussy status along with my closer-fitting pants. The struggle is real. I questioned them on it and the response was well they give us pay checks all year long so its only nice to show appreciation. Cotton not so much. Unfortunately some of the women at my professional dress code office do not understand this and wear their skinny jeans to work. Psst: the 2022 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has great deals on some of our favorite pants: Some of our long-standing favorites (all in regular and plus sizes! {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}, Banana Republic Women's Petite Mid-rise SKINNY Sloan Pant Os6 Navy Size 14s, Banana Republic Devon in Black Legging Fit Bi-stretch Ankle Pants 00p. No pants at work for this lady either. I have a pair of mint green wide-legged Escada pants that I thrifted for $2. I dont have any experience with pricier or designer brands, as most of them dont make petite inseams. I certainly have pants that I think are tighter that those pictured on the left that Ive worn to work.
I do want her to know that she is appreciated.
Tops may have a drapey, fluid silhouette giving the contemporary style a bit more room. Perhaps paving the way for you to make partnership amongst those doofuses? zTop Posts. There are a couple of links that are geared towards fitting pants that you are making, but also give the reason behind some of the fit issues that youll run into. I might not wear them to a conference or interview, but Id absolutely wear those to work. Sign up for our Fashion & Beauty newsletter. Now is a great time to shop as Banana Republic is offering up to 60 percent off at check out for some of these already discounted styles! When are they too baggy; when are pants too tight? YAY! I have several pairs of the Kohls 212 collection pants and am looking for something higher quality and available in more colors and still machine washable but have not found anything. Why cant you use the word crotch? Most of the tall inseams claim 35 but not all the Express pants I ordered seemed like 35 and most of the Limited pants are 34 (those liars!). I look for any excuse to do it up! But tight fitting ones lookunprofessional. Its wicked hard finding affordable pants in short/petite sizes that also fit my waist properly. A fitted but not too tight dress with short sleeves that has a detachable peplum (so when peplums are out of style, i just dont have to wear it, plus it basically makes it two different dresses). Avoid pants that are too tight. I dont feel comfortable in skirts and dresses, either, I feel like they just show off loose skin and general unpleasantness (I lost ~70lb) unless thick tights are involved. They are fairly high end designer pieces that fit amazing and are timeless styles. I think any thoughtful gift expresses appreciation. also in typical immature vintage-loving fashion (or lack of fashion I guess) I prefer high-waisted slacks to the modern fit ones, and those are hard to find. I think the dress is beautiful. I posted the other day about looking for new wool pants because I feel like my old ones are too baggy. As a rule, I try to stick to fully lined pants, which helps with fit and panty-line issues.
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Can you fit shoes in there? Their logic is a little flawed. They arent being given their paychecks, they are earning them through hard work!!! This is sort of atypical because usually thighs and butts go together. I think its a new level of pushy. It happens with some more than others I often cant wear Banana Republic, for instance, the pants will be giant but tight in the crotch.
I have this issue too. For most of two decades I was the sole employee of a sole practitioner with whom I became (with boundaries) fairly close friends, extending to connections with each others SO and parents, for instance. I dont know, I think those black pants in the middle in the too tight group look pretty darn good. I just evaluate for fit, quality and look and given that Ive got the high waist-hip ratio challenge as well as the long leg challege I am not too picky:-). Ugh, I hate pants! Also, the moo moos make it easy for her to get in and out of the toilet without to much dificulty. Would Katharine Hepburn golf in these? Im going to embroider that on a pillow! Different underwear can help, but thats about it. I dont think it would meet these guidelines. Although I sometimes deplore the fashion crimes I see around the office, I am grateful to work in an office where I dont have to obsess about whether my pants are a bit too tight or might show the occasional VPL (they can sneak up on you sometimes). http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Kay-Unger-New-York-Textured-Peplum-Dress-kay-unger-yellow/prod157350117___/p.prod?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%252Fsearch.jsp%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253Dkay%252Bunger%252Byellow%2526_requestid%253D130590&eItemId=prod157350117&cmCat=search. Caring for pants appropriately helps to maximize their useful life span. Am I living in a dream world here? In fact, I think theres a good chance hell be taking some FMLA leave here shortly to deal with medical stuff. Moreover, I notice it in pants that are supposed to be the same from season to season and which I own from prior years. But, Im short-waisted, so the petite rise usually fits better.
Also try Kohls 212 collection natural fit pants and JCPenney Worthington curvy fit collection if you want curvy pants that are machine washable. Best cross-post ever! Roomier than the Devon, the Sloan is slim but straight cut all the way from waist to calf. Rather have pants too big than pants that whisker or crease on me. Loft cant shut up about their new pants, but Ill never know because none of the long lengths are in store. I have a very high waist, with a large stomach, so that still makes pants pretty hard to fit since almost everything gives me muffin top, falls down, or both.
Five different fits make up the brands pant collection. Some problems to avoid when making (or buying) pants include: Ripples at the waistline. If I were to wear skirts and dresses, Id have to find the thickest sweater tights ever. 7 hours ago. Wrinkles at the crotch.
You can find some lovely, thoughtful, personal things for $25 pair it with a handwritten note and your assistant couldnt ask for more. And I think too big pants look very sloppy. What do you guys think? They still made me an offer, so it clearly wasnt a deal-breaker. Hey all, quick office gifting question in my office we are asked to donate to a christmas charity where gifts are given to underprivileged children in lieu of buying for others at work.
He is very religious, does not drink alcohol, does not enjoy coffee and has a very limited diet due to some significant health problems as of late. Im also sick of fabric variations.
Thanks. Contemporary Fit (easier): While the fit here is contemporary - trim and appropriately fashion forward - there is a bit more room in the places that count. I wear BR Sloan pants all the time and theres no way theres an extra inch of room in the thighs, its how they are cut. You need to see this: http://giantpantsofthe30s.tumblr.com/ Some of them are absolutely gorgeous! Logan is also available in many different textures, prints, and colors. store buying NYDJ brand instead and they fit very well. Most Avery pants feature a tab-front closure with an extra button for security, combined with a zip fly. 7 hours ago, by Sabienna Bowman Its cute, but this is too baby shower/Easter dress/brunch for an office in the summer. ;). Maybe you can not go with the crowd, and the partners will take note of that, and the fact that youre not a brown noser. The only exception I can think of is if you were invited to his/her wedding or an office baby shower. However, in the past few years many stores have started offering different fits and Ive had luck with Ann Taylor curvy, Eddie Bauer curvy, LOFT Julie, and Banana Republic Martin fits. Despite this rule, I know someone people buy gifts for their assistants anyway.
Not all women with JLo butts want to accentuate their butts with really tight pants!! I can. Oh and a pair of Limited pants worked wonderfully but they were kind of low and I need to have the seams taken out because theyre big fat liars about the inseam. As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. Add me to the list of people who have pretty much given up on pants. ;oP. Im obviously not trying to suggest that any pants that dont work for me are poorly made. Im an hourglass, borderline pear, and I feel like its really hard to find pants that dont whisker or crease because my butt is just THERE and my thighs pull the fabric the other way. .
I didnt have any luck with Eddie Bauer and I refused to try the other ones because I dont want to spend the $ and hassle dry cleaning my pants. Ready to see what it's got in store? Everyones cr*tch length and depth are different so pants that work for one person will not work as well on someone else. And so is the plight of the short girl with long inseam. Anyway, it makes me sad to think that I just shouldnt wear pants ever again so I havent given up hope entirely but I have stopped trying on pants that are made of synthetic fabrics, etc. I think they are a little big in the waist but not very much, smaller than other brand.
Sloan falls at a cropped length, about two-thirds of the way down the calf. An inch of extra room in the thigh seems like a lot. Side zip or elastic closure means these pants have a flat front without embellishment at the waistline. I cant fathom this because Im always cold. Some may be dry clean only, while others allow for machine washing. So basically my tiny butt makes for a problem at most of these retailers.. the pants will fit everywhere besides the thighs otherwise its saggy diaper butt or bust. Gifts in the workplace flow downward, not upward. They are the bane of my existence. I dont have the time or the money ($10/time) to dry clean them all the time. So I thank the manageing partner for insisting on wearing dresses. I told them I was very interested in the company, but I couldnt answer that question at this point in the process. Sizing and fit may vary on particular styles within each brand, and we will always do our best to let you know about those. I prefer pants that are NOT dry clean only because aint nobody got time for that. So I dont really have a helpful response since I avoid wearing pants to work because I dont know how they should fit (and when my weight fluctuates, they are either too loose or too tight).
ANP: Im sorry this posted as a reply, because I have no earthly ideas when it comes to gift-buying for adult males. also check out our roundup of the best pull-on pants for the office! What is the perfect pants fit how SHOULD should they fit? I also prefer anything slimmer than wide leg because I wear flats mostly.
I do NOT. Hey fashion industry, you paying attention? Hips, seat, and legs are slimmest, with the rise hitting at navel or below. I have found that the Modern Fit in Ann Taylor pants to fit me quite well. Additional reporting by Carrie Carrollo, by Angelica Wilson
, Awesome, Youre All Set! All my pants now, until I really do stabilize (and start pocketing more money), have come from our Goodwill. But no one in my office cares what I wear. The only downside is no beltloops, so I have to yank them up every so often. I think I have decided to get a small gift for my assistant $25 range. Ive got a pair of athletic-wear pants (stretchy polyester blend with fleece lining inside) that smiles across the butt. More sympathy coming at you. And pants that are loose enough per this guideline both make me look stumpy and inevitably have a yard of extra fabric in the front rise. Limited and Express also have made their tall lengths online only. not. I like the way all those J Crew Minnie pants look in the catalog (and on my sister) but i never tried them or felt like i could make it work for work.
I find it really hard to find pants that are not too tight in the butt. Pants are a nightmare, Im with the other commeters who stick to skirts and dresses. Kat Griffin is the founder, publisher, and editor-in-chief of Corporette. I try to be non-committal, and say things like Im sure we can work that out. But being vague is not always possible. I cant give up my pants for skirts I dont like skirts, I dont like heels, I walk a lot at work so heels do not work, and I have to wear pantyhose (not for dress code reasons) which I dont like either. So I saw FOOEY to pants and YES to skirts and dresses. Ahead, we're sharing 30 styles that you can stock up on for future outings or wear around the house they're that comfortable and chic! This is, in part, why I stick to skirts and dresses. Idiots. This is a terrible question to try and answer which is why I wear skirts and dresses as much as possible! Thanksgiving plus a sprained ankle have not been good for me. More than anything I find that it can be a problem with one pair of pants and not a problem with an identical pair in the same size, which suggests they are not cut the same way from pair to pair, which is very much a quality control issue as far as Im concerned. But of course it wasnt until I got home that I realized they were too small. Drapable fabrics in bigger size helps a lot.
FOOEY! Tops and jackets will have a looser fit, while still flattering your figure. Ive also read that its very very difficult to take the seat of pants in. They dont get it.
When I have to size up the pants they barely fit in the butt still have to watch for VPL and too big in the waist which is annoying to wear every day. I have a flat behind, so something thats purposefully loose there looks so much better than pants that are fitted everywhere but the droopy rear that I didnt fill out. Theyre difficult to commute in. Pants and jeans have a slightly looser fit than other Contemporary brands, but have the same rise and fashion cuts. The Tall Book (maybe im obsessed with being tall..) and the author said no one carries tall in stores because it just doesnt turn over fast enough to justify it. I will let them pay full price for their Banana Republic/J.Crew/Loft/Ann Taylor/Talbots/younameit pants and I will buy them second hand for $3.75, thankyouverymuch. Can you discuss proper fit of suit pants/slacks for the workplace (including trouser jeans for casual Fridays)? Or a button sewn on. The Ryan is a slim-straight fit with slightly more room than Sloan. So, I wear a 6 in regular and a 8P. I think giant pants are a wonderful gift idea for hard-to-buy-for men! Still, they are entirely appropriate and perhaps even a bit on the dressy side for my office. Guide to The Best Tops For Under Womens Suits, Plus-Size Womens Workwear (Recent Picks), Our Picks for the 2022 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Tuesdays TPS Report: Split-Neck Dress in Windowpane, Coffee Break: Heavyweight Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirt , the best no VPL underwear for eliminating VPL, Advice from a Divorce Lawyer: What You Should Know If Youre Considering Divorce, How Many Dishes Do You Own (And What Patterns?). Red flag. Trust me, I know. I recently bought BR Martin and was happy but I need to replace too many to pay full price. Id rather deal with those issues when I know what the full offer is and can negotiate, rather than just agreeing bit by bit to whatever terms they set so that they consider me for the position. I know thats a different world from the corporate, but in case its of any use, I solved this dilemma by buying books for his children during their growing-up years. Also, ladies with a smaller waist and fuller hips/butt/thighs, the Loft Julie pant is worth trying.. Psst: some of our favorite pants are included in the 2022 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, both in regular and plus sizes! Most of them dont have front pockets. Ive been wearing some jeans in a size too large all year (Im broke so cant afford to buy a new pair whenever/dont want to buy cheep ones that will wear quickly) and today finally bought some good shorts in what I thought were the right size. You cant go wrong with an educational/business-based book. I also have a size 6 waist and butt and size 8 thighs. Pants should fit comfortably at the waistline and fall smoothly over the hips and thighs. If anyone has experienced otherwise, Id love to hear about it. How about you join me in harassing retailers to give us free tall girl shipping days? Theyre definitely not work-appropriate, but the most flattering pair of pants Ive ever owned are my dads tan corduroy Guess bellbottoms from the early 80s. I think the grey ones are too tight but the middle black pair on that side are meant to fit that way. Someday I hope to try little in the middle. I am traveling to a bigger city Friday for Xmas shopping and going to try the LOFT. J. Peterman.
I am a curvy hourglass with a JLo booty and find pants very very frustrating unless they are curvy fit they are way too tight in the thighs and butt. Nothing that a dry clean or wash load cant fix. Agreed its a body shape issue. Its much harder to add length.
These are our favorites our regular favorite pants for work are pictured at top! Actually, there is a manufacturing component. I know, I know. Ive been asked to agree to a salary, a start date, and various other conditions before there is an offer on the table (when those items would otherwise be negotiable- theres no outside reason for inflexibility). The Devon fit is Banana Republics high-rise legging fit for womens pants. we are actually litigating this thing.
I agree. Im surprised to hear so many of you have given up pants altogether. Relaxed Fit: The most generous fit.
I think I am currently in between sizes so I can choose between really big pants and too small pants (small in hips/butt) so I choose the really big pants and belt them closer to my actual size. Worst part though, both of them are really good brand name jeans so if Id bought them in the right size they probably would have been perfect, but for now looking somewhat stylish remains out of my reach. This information is intended for use as a general guideline. Not only does the retailer stock a wide range of sizes, but it also offers many of its pants in petite, regular, and tall lengths, so shopping feels simple, no matter your height. I read previous posts but all the pants brands the curvy girls recommended were wool and dry clean which I cant do.
Wtf is that? :o( Im sorry, SA. Ive tried most (long inseam) retailers pants, especially recently: Gap, Banana, Ann Taylor, Loft, Express, Victorias Secret, JCrew, Limited.
But Im mid-twenties and work in a young office. Give me a nice sheath dress any day and Im done :). It sounds like all of us have been doing similar things i have a difficult time finding slacks that fit properly, so i wear skirts and dresses most of the time. Id suggest a biography of someone in your industry or a historical figure. I asked my SO and he initially said they looked fine but then agreed with me. How do you find the right balance between too baggy and too fitted, especially in the thighs and butt? Fit is challenging: if they dont make me look stumpy, theyre probably too fitted. I really did read that as you should buy the boss giant pants..
I too am a big fan of giant pants! That works for her b/c she does NOT have to go into court. See all of our picks for the 2022 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale here! I recently tried some pants on and ALL of them, size up and size down, had a slight problem with the lady parts I dont think its always a matter of too tight, I think its often an issue of rise/inseam. I thought it was because of how Im built but now Im guessing it is a wider problem than that. Maybe next time, there can be a zoom in feature? And most importantly, share your thoughts with us about any of your purchases! I cant wear the Limited Editor pants highly recommended by Corporette readers for that reason. If I can just lose a few pounds I will have a few pairs again. ), Some of our favorite lightweight summer pants, above: Nic & Zoe / Express / Old Navy / Uniqlo. Skinny jeans are not work appropriate attire!! Dont buy a gift for your boss. I said his to them. But I do notice this problem more now and my body shape is exactly the same now as it has been the last few years when this problem wasnt a problem. They fit like a dream until I gained 5 lbs, and now theyre tight instead of drapey and amazing. For my $.02, I think this is easier to say what NOT to do than what TO do. Im 511 with a 35-36 inseam, so Ive been battling with pants my whole life. Basically I am at a loss for curvy fit pants that actually fit well and are machine washable. Their slim no-curve pants work sort of.. but then theyre too big in the waist. , Sit Back and Relax, Because Banana Republic Is Making Shopping For Pants a Breeze, How to Wear Mom Jeans, According to Street Style Pros, Zara Just Debuted Its Fall Fashion Arrivals Shop Our Favorites, 12 Can't-Miss Sales, From MAC Lipstick to Avocado Mattresses, 11 Supportive, Sporty Sandals You Can Hike In, 12 Target Maxi Dresses to Wear Now and Forever, 10 Favorites From Ashley Tisdale's Being Frenshe Collection at Target. Contemporay fit: Items will have the trimmest, and usually most fashion forward, fit. ):one (big reader favorite last year)/two / three (Kats favorite)/four/five (also this long-standing comfy reader favorite!)
Theyre giving me a slight camel toe and slight muffin top, which I didnt notice in the changing room. So I guess Ill just accept my hussy status along with my closer-fitting pants. The struggle is real. I questioned them on it and the response was well they give us pay checks all year long so its only nice to show appreciation. Cotton not so much. Unfortunately some of the women at my professional dress code office do not understand this and wear their skinny jeans to work. Psst: the 2022 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has great deals on some of our favorite pants: Some of our long-standing favorites (all in regular and plus sizes! {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}, Banana Republic Women's Petite Mid-rise SKINNY Sloan Pant Os6 Navy Size 14s, Banana Republic Devon in Black Legging Fit Bi-stretch Ankle Pants 00p. No pants at work for this lady either. I have a pair of mint green wide-legged Escada pants that I thrifted for $2. I dont have any experience with pricier or designer brands, as most of them dont make petite inseams. I certainly have pants that I think are tighter that those pictured on the left that Ive worn to work.
I do want her to know that she is appreciated.
Tops may have a drapey, fluid silhouette giving the contemporary style a bit more room. Perhaps paving the way for you to make partnership amongst those doofuses? zTop Posts. There are a couple of links that are geared towards fitting pants that you are making, but also give the reason behind some of the fit issues that youll run into. I might not wear them to a conference or interview, but Id absolutely wear those to work. Sign up for our Fashion & Beauty newsletter. Now is a great time to shop as Banana Republic is offering up to 60 percent off at check out for some of these already discounted styles! When are they too baggy; when are pants too tight? YAY! I have several pairs of the Kohls 212 collection pants and am looking for something higher quality and available in more colors and still machine washable but have not found anything. Why cant you use the word crotch? Most of the tall inseams claim 35 but not all the Express pants I ordered seemed like 35 and most of the Limited pants are 34 (those liars!). I look for any excuse to do it up! But tight fitting ones lookunprofessional. Its wicked hard finding affordable pants in short/petite sizes that also fit my waist properly. A fitted but not too tight dress with short sleeves that has a detachable peplum (so when peplums are out of style, i just dont have to wear it, plus it basically makes it two different dresses). Avoid pants that are too tight. I dont feel comfortable in skirts and dresses, either, I feel like they just show off loose skin and general unpleasantness (I lost ~70lb) unless thick tights are involved. They are fairly high end designer pieces that fit amazing and are timeless styles. I think any thoughtful gift expresses appreciation. also in typical immature vintage-loving fashion (or lack of fashion I guess) I prefer high-waisted slacks to the modern fit ones, and those are hard to find. I think the dress is beautiful. I posted the other day about looking for new wool pants because I feel like my old ones are too baggy. As a rule, I try to stick to fully lined pants, which helps with fit and panty-line issues.
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Can you fit shoes in there? Their logic is a little flawed. They arent being given their paychecks, they are earning them through hard work!!! This is sort of atypical because usually thighs and butts go together. I think its a new level of pushy. It happens with some more than others I often cant wear Banana Republic, for instance, the pants will be giant but tight in the crotch.
I have this issue too. For most of two decades I was the sole employee of a sole practitioner with whom I became (with boundaries) fairly close friends, extending to connections with each others SO and parents, for instance. I dont know, I think those black pants in the middle in the too tight group look pretty darn good. I just evaluate for fit, quality and look and given that Ive got the high waist-hip ratio challenge as well as the long leg challege I am not too picky:-). Ugh, I hate pants! Also, the moo moos make it easy for her to get in and out of the toilet without to much dificulty. Would Katharine Hepburn golf in these? Im going to embroider that on a pillow! Different underwear can help, but thats about it. I dont think it would meet these guidelines. Although I sometimes deplore the fashion crimes I see around the office, I am grateful to work in an office where I dont have to obsess about whether my pants are a bit too tight or might show the occasional VPL (they can sneak up on you sometimes). http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Kay-Unger-New-York-Textured-Peplum-Dress-kay-unger-yellow/prod157350117___/p.prod?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%252Fsearch.jsp%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253Dkay%252Bunger%252Byellow%2526_requestid%253D130590&eItemId=prod157350117&cmCat=search. Caring for pants appropriately helps to maximize their useful life span. Am I living in a dream world here? In fact, I think theres a good chance hell be taking some FMLA leave here shortly to deal with medical stuff. Moreover, I notice it in pants that are supposed to be the same from season to season and which I own from prior years. But, Im short-waisted, so the petite rise usually fits better.
Also try Kohls 212 collection natural fit pants and JCPenney Worthington curvy fit collection if you want curvy pants that are machine washable. Best cross-post ever! Roomier than the Devon, the Sloan is slim but straight cut all the way from waist to calf. Rather have pants too big than pants that whisker or crease on me. Loft cant shut up about their new pants, but Ill never know because none of the long lengths are in store. I have a very high waist, with a large stomach, so that still makes pants pretty hard to fit since almost everything gives me muffin top, falls down, or both.
Five different fits make up the brands pant collection. Some problems to avoid when making (or buying) pants include: Ripples at the waistline. If I were to wear skirts and dresses, Id have to find the thickest sweater tights ever. 7 hours ago. Wrinkles at the crotch.
You can find some lovely, thoughtful, personal things for $25 pair it with a handwritten note and your assistant couldnt ask for more. And I think too big pants look very sloppy. What do you guys think? They still made me an offer, so it clearly wasnt a deal-breaker. Hey all, quick office gifting question in my office we are asked to donate to a christmas charity where gifts are given to underprivileged children in lieu of buying for others at work.
He is very religious, does not drink alcohol, does not enjoy coffee and has a very limited diet due to some significant health problems as of late. Im also sick of fabric variations.
Thanks. Contemporary Fit (easier): While the fit here is contemporary - trim and appropriately fashion forward - there is a bit more room in the places that count. I wear BR Sloan pants all the time and theres no way theres an extra inch of room in the thighs, its how they are cut. You need to see this: http://giantpantsofthe30s.tumblr.com/ Some of them are absolutely gorgeous! Logan is also available in many different textures, prints, and colors. store buying NYDJ brand instead and they fit very well. Most Avery pants feature a tab-front closure with an extra button for security, combined with a zip fly. 7 hours ago, by Sabienna Bowman Its cute, but this is too baby shower/Easter dress/brunch for an office in the summer. ;). Maybe you can not go with the crowd, and the partners will take note of that, and the fact that youre not a brown noser. The only exception I can think of is if you were invited to his/her wedding or an office baby shower. However, in the past few years many stores have started offering different fits and Ive had luck with Ann Taylor curvy, Eddie Bauer curvy, LOFT Julie, and Banana Republic Martin fits. Despite this rule, I know someone people buy gifts for their assistants anyway.
Not all women with JLo butts want to accentuate their butts with really tight pants!! I can. Oh and a pair of Limited pants worked wonderfully but they were kind of low and I need to have the seams taken out because theyre big fat liars about the inseam. As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. Add me to the list of people who have pretty much given up on pants. ;oP. Im obviously not trying to suggest that any pants that dont work for me are poorly made. Im an hourglass, borderline pear, and I feel like its really hard to find pants that dont whisker or crease because my butt is just THERE and my thighs pull the fabric the other way. .
I didnt have any luck with Eddie Bauer and I refused to try the other ones because I dont want to spend the $ and hassle dry cleaning my pants. Ready to see what it's got in store? Everyones cr*tch length and depth are different so pants that work for one person will not work as well on someone else. And so is the plight of the short girl with long inseam. Anyway, it makes me sad to think that I just shouldnt wear pants ever again so I havent given up hope entirely but I have stopped trying on pants that are made of synthetic fabrics, etc. I think they are a little big in the waist but not very much, smaller than other brand.
Sloan falls at a cropped length, about two-thirds of the way down the calf. An inch of extra room in the thigh seems like a lot. Side zip or elastic closure means these pants have a flat front without embellishment at the waistline. I cant fathom this because Im always cold. Some may be dry clean only, while others allow for machine washing. So basically my tiny butt makes for a problem at most of these retailers.. the pants will fit everywhere besides the thighs otherwise its saggy diaper butt or bust. Gifts in the workplace flow downward, not upward. They are the bane of my existence. I dont have the time or the money ($10/time) to dry clean them all the time. So I thank the manageing partner for insisting on wearing dresses. I told them I was very interested in the company, but I couldnt answer that question at this point in the process. Sizing and fit may vary on particular styles within each brand, and we will always do our best to let you know about those. I prefer pants that are NOT dry clean only because aint nobody got time for that. So I dont really have a helpful response since I avoid wearing pants to work because I dont know how they should fit (and when my weight fluctuates, they are either too loose or too tight).
ANP: Im sorry this posted as a reply, because I have no earthly ideas when it comes to gift-buying for adult males. also check out our roundup of the best pull-on pants for the office! What is the perfect pants fit how SHOULD should they fit? I also prefer anything slimmer than wide leg because I wear flats mostly.
I do NOT. Hey fashion industry, you paying attention? Hips, seat, and legs are slimmest, with the rise hitting at navel or below. I have found that the Modern Fit in Ann Taylor pants to fit me quite well. Additional reporting by Carrie Carrollo, by Angelica Wilson
, Awesome, Youre All Set! All my pants now, until I really do stabilize (and start pocketing more money), have come from our Goodwill. But no one in my office cares what I wear. The only downside is no beltloops, so I have to yank them up every so often. I think I have decided to get a small gift for my assistant $25 range. Ive got a pair of athletic-wear pants (stretchy polyester blend with fleece lining inside) that smiles across the butt. More sympathy coming at you. And pants that are loose enough per this guideline both make me look stumpy and inevitably have a yard of extra fabric in the front rise. Limited and Express also have made their tall lengths online only. not. I like the way all those J Crew Minnie pants look in the catalog (and on my sister) but i never tried them or felt like i could make it work for work.