Whether you work in an office or chasing your kids around all day, pants of some sort or another are probably a big part of your wardrobe. They're comfortable, easy to move around in, and powerful women such as Hillary Clinton, Katharine Hepburn and Leslie Knope have made the pantsuit a staple for women who are Getting Things Done in style.
So what pants are must-haves? This Glamour article claims there are 10 types of pants every woman must own. I would disagree with most of them....I mean, patterned pants in a floral or jacquard? That just screams 1980s to me, and not some of the better fashion choices from that era either. "Persona-altering" pants? I'm finally old enough to like my persona just fine, thanks, and if I do feel like doing something a little more daring, a skirt or dress is a much more exciting way to shake up my "mom-mode" clothes.
Some of the other suggestions, though, are spot-on. "Office-appropriate" trousers are handy even if you never step foot in an office. A great pair of dressier pants that fit you perfectly, in a neutral like black, navy, or gray come in handy in all kinds of situations...think a nice dinner out, or a PTA meeting where you will be asked to speak.
Jeans that fit you perfectly are also really, really nice to have, although the photo that goes with the story shows form-fitting skinny jeans. If you look good and feel comfortable in them, great; otherwise, a well-fitting bootcut or straight leg is just fine.
One final quibble? They suggest "nice leggings" as pants you need to have. I am all for leggings, but it cannnot be said enough: Leggings are NOT pants.They are more like thick tights. If you're considering wearing leggings, look at the top you are planning and ask yourself, "Would I feel strange wearing this out in public with no pants on (like with a sweater or sweatshirt)?" If the answer is yes, no leggings.
Are you a pants person? What's your favorite go-to pair?
I, on occasion, have print pants with a shirt to match the pattern. They look dressy and yet casual. I am not sure what persona-altering pants are. Must be something out of character so I can't quite get that. I don't care a lot for Hilary's slacks sets. Not sure what it is about them as I love pants outfits and used to wear them to work quite often, though for really dressy occasions, I wore a skirt suit. I am retired now so I wear shorts just above the knee most of the time and my Birkenstocks. I wear longer skirts on Sunday to church and slacks for very nice casual. I no longer have fancy dresses or New Year's Eve glitter stuff. The young are wearing the leggings but I am way past that, both in weight and in age. Jeans I rarely wear but do have a pair. Somehow women's sizes don't look so great and never fit perfectly. LOL. I have seen layered things over leggins but need to cover the but and crotch area or they are crude looking. Nothing too thin either as it should cover the legs. But I sure do enjoy pants, including sweatpants on occasion. I get to wear them a week or two a year when it gets chilly in So. FL. LOL.
Being 5'1 1/2" and that is pushing it, it is hard for me to get pants that aren't way to long etc.
Since I teach kindergarten, I wear black skinny jeans..that are actually getting to big(YAY), and I have a pair of dressy looking pants that I got from Lane Bryant. I wear tunics or long shirts, just my comfortable style.
I do have a pair of boyfriend jeans that I love...I wear them around the home,to clean in.
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on Feb. 7, 2012 at 12:00 AM