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Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

JesssMe — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:12:12 GMT

Hi Ladies,
I am in need of new pants. I like the Women with Control boot cut, but most of them are on clearance and the others are very limited in sizes and colors.

Are there any other brands from QVC that are similar, with the spandex?

Thanks for your help.

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

lolakimono — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:15:39 GMT

@JesssMe

Not from QVC, but I think you will like these.

Starfish, from Land's End

COMFORTABLE — AND SLIMMING! — KNIT PANTS FOR WOMEN.

They just might be the most refined knit pants for women ever — not to mention the most comfortable! Soft, shape-keeping fabric actually makes you look slimmer. A wide, full-elastic waistband is designed to lie flat and smooth. And there's a zip pocket just right for carrying a credit card or ID. Starfish: the perfect knit pants for women? We think so! 89% cotton/11% spandex. Machine wash. Imported.

FEATURES

Women's Knit Pants with soft cotton jersey they stretch with ease
Wide elastic waistband lies flat and smooth
Invisible zip pocket at the waist is just the size of a credit card
Figure-balancing straight legs
Inseams: Regular, 31"; Petite, 28 1/2", Tall 33″; Plus, 30 1/2"; Plus Petite, 28"
Read Once Upon a Starfish, the story behind the name

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

JesssMe — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:21:46 GMT

Thanks for the idea from Lands End. I need a tall, 34 inch inseam, they only have a 33, would be too short.

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

Nuttmeg — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:37:22 GMT

@JesssMe

@JesssMe wrote:
Thanks for the idea from Lands End. I need a tall, 34 inch inseam, they only have a 33, would be too short.

I found these pants from the business side of the Lands End in 34" call them. https://business.landsend.com/customerservice/contact-us

Lands End sends online coupons out to their customers.

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

itsmagic — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:37:31 GMT

Have you tried Isaac's 24/7 stretch pants? He has both boot cut and straight leg.

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

CalminHeart — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 01:19:24 GMT

I love the Starfish pants from Lands End but never thought about wearing them to work. They're ok for a casual dress code.

I just bought some great ponte pants from Kohls. I couldn't believe how well they fit and feel. They had a couple of styles....one was pull-on and one had a zipper and button in front. I bought one of each and want more. They also come in multiple lengths!

I just found some slacks at Lands End that I love too. They are chinos with a mid-rise and straight leg. They have a 30% off promo going right now which is why I bought them. The mid-rise is not a low one. I'm shorter and the waist hits just below my naval. And they are comfortable!

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

islandgrrl — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:40:23 GMT

@itsmagic wrote:
Have you tried Isaac's 24/7 stretch pants? He has both boot cut and straight leg.

This is a good suggestion @itsmagic. Plus the Isaac pants can be dressed up.

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

goldensrbest — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 13:55:55 GMT

KOHLS, they have slim straight leg pants,some pull ons,some snap front,i got the pull ons, croft&barrow ,stretch.

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

pattypeep — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 14:00:19 GMT

I have two pair of WWC slacks that are years old and have held up well; however, needed replacing. I recently purchased four pair of Isaac's 24/7 slacks and they are awesome. I have two pair of the straight leg style and two pair of boot cut. Very fligure flattering and actually more "on trend" that my WWC's.

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

MacDUFF — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 22:54:37 GMT

@lolakimono

I don't know if you've ever bought the WWC pants to do a comparison, but I like the LE and wondered if the dark colors fade as much as WWC...WWC look old very quickly in my experience. The LE cotton/spandex content is close to WWC, which is what I like about WWC. Also, if you know off-hand, do the LE pants come in different styles (i.e. straight, boot, other)? TIA

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

Marlyn1 — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 23:26:16 GMT

A268216 is a wonderful boot cut pant from Linea, but I don't know what's left. It has a terrific fit and a great fabric

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

lolakimono — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 23:28:18 GMT

@MacDUFF wrote:
@lolakimono

I don't know if you've ever bought the WWC pants to do a comparison, but I like the LE and wondered if the dark colors fade as much as WWC...WWC look old very quickly in my experience. The LE cotton/spandex content is close to WWC, which is what I like about WWC. Also, if you know off-hand, do the LE pants come in different styles (i.e. straight, boot, other)? TIA

@MacDUFF

Indeed, I have. I find that the LE ones are hard to tell the difference between black and navy (had to write it in Sharpie on the label). They are a heavier weight also. I would not buy them at full price, but they are made better than WWC, and I don't think they fade as much. The WWC ones got nubbies in the crotch area (not sure if this is TMI, but I figured I would tell you that). I think the WWC offers a more flattering fit, IMO, but LE are workhorses. The LE ones are more limited in colors (I have the leggings too) and they don't have a million choices. If I were to rebuy, I would buy the "slim" cut or size down in the regular ones. I think I have only seen regular, slim pants, leggings, and crops in the LE line.

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

MacDUFF — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 23:39:29 GMT

Thanks @lolakimono...I may have to give the LE a try. ("Nubbies in the crotch area!!!??" OH MY!!)

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

lolakimono — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 23:41:11 GMT

@MacDUFF wrote:
Thanks @lolakimono...I may have to give the LE a try. ("Nubbies in the crotch area!!!??" OH MY!!)

@MacDUFF

Maybe it's the "chub rub" that Angel from QF speaks of.

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

MacDUFF — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 23:45:43 GMT

@lolakimono

No no no no no!! Don't go there, lola!!

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

ladygirl — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 22:37:12 GMT

I like the Daisy Fuentes ponte pants, some are straight some bootleg. Pull em on. I also wear the Croft & Borrow's, more straight leg.

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

CalminHeart — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 23:47:02 GMT

@MacDUFF wrote:
@lolakimono

I don't know if you've ever bought the WWC pants to do a comparison, but I like the LE and wondered if the dark colors fade as much as WWC...WWC look old very quickly in my experience. The LE cotton/spandex content is close to WWC, which is what I like about WWC. Also, if you know off-hand, do the LE pants come in different styles (i.e. straight, boot, other)? TIA

My Lands End starfish pants have not faded at all. I wash in cold and dry them in the dryer. A couple of mine are 2 years old and haven't faded.

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

MacDUFF — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:10:53 GMT

@CalminHeart

Thanks for the info on the LE starfish pants. I'll have to check out the LE at my nearest Sears.

Sidebar: Back in my lurking days, I remember a thread you started asking for prayers for your son. IIRC, he was being deployed to...Iraq maybe...Afghanistan? I prayed for him ("CalmInTheHeart's son"), but never saw anything after that, so I hope my prayers were answered and he is doing well!!

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

Retiredpsych — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 02:39:15 GMT

Yes! I love love love the ponte pants sold at JJill. Price is competative with WWC when you add in the delivery costs. I think the color is more saturated. The black stays a dark black after many washings. Check them out on line. I know they sell petite....not sure about tall.

Re: Any alternatives to Women with Control pants?

Nonametoday — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 02:53:37 GMT

@JesssMe wrote:
Thanks for the idea from Lands End. I need a tall, 34 inch inseam, they only have a 33, would be too short.

34 inches. Wow, I am so jealous of you and have never seen you but you must have the legs I dreamed of having. Wow, wow, wow, just wow!