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Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

msh8970 — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 17:40:57 GMT

I am having a heck of a time finding some nice pants for church. Tired of the khakis and even the (nice) jeans. But I do not want to wear dresses nor skirts. Just a nice pair of dress pants..that also do not cost the earth, do not look 'old lady-ish' and not too trendy. Doesn't matter if they are from QVC or elsewhere.

A lot of dress pants to me either look like old lady pants or are too trendy. Ohhh..also, I am short, so that is a big part of the problem. I realize I could have them hemmed, if I really liked the pants, but..kind of prefer not to. Gee, now I see why I am having a problem. Getting older, not really into the trendy cutesy stuff, yet not ready for grandma pants, and being a short woman..it is tough!!

I am even willing to break out the iron, if needed, for a nice pair of pants.

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

gidgetgh — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 17:45:00 GMT

Talbots has a great plus sized department.

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

PinkyPetunia — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 17:46:51 GMT

Check out stores like Marshall's, TJ Maxx, even Sears, Penney's or Macy's. Best to shop in person and try things on. You may have to shorten the pants if you like everything else about them. I am a petite also and it's hard to find a perfect fit.

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

Mz iMac — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 17:56:18 GMT

Lane Bryant specializes in "plus sizes." Petites included.

Kohl's

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

Carmie — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 17:58:00 GMT

Christopher and Banks has some great dress pants in petite plus and short sizes. Check out their website.

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

noodleann — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 18:00:32 GMT

Would you find A286113 at all appealing? It's Isaac Mizrahi Live! 24/7 Stretch Ankle Pants with Zipper Detail, and petite has a 25" inseam, and at $48.64, seems a decent buy. I've had good luck with other Mizrahi pants, which I think are priced well for the quality, and number-sized, not S-L, etc., and since I'm tall, I notice lots of styles in petite. Might be worth a look if you're not familiar with the brand or this line.

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

jackthebear — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 18:04:00 GMT

Talbots may have plus sized petites, and Soft Surroundings possibly.

Kohl's ??

Lands End

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

homedecor1 — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 18:11:59 GMT

I love Lane Bryant pants. They are cut nicely in proportion to a heavier thigh vs thin calve. I bought 2 pairs of black last sale mainly because being a little heavier in hip/thigh area I always have to have my pants tapered. (Guess designers think if your plus you're large all over in the leg).

i wish I saved the tag so I could tell you the name but they are a good weight not heavy material & fit me perfect (I'm between a 18-20) depending on cut.

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

msh8970 — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 18:26:00 GMT

Thanks for so many great replies!! I have never heard of Soft Surroundings, will definitely have to check them out, and I always forget about Talbots. Not really a fan of Lane Bryant or some of the others, I just never had luck at those places, but will still try; it doesn't hurt to look, right..? You never know. I will check out Isaac's pants, too.

Thanks, again.

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

LTT1 — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 22:05:22 GMT

@msh8970

My favorite brand for this type of pant is "vivid linen"

They offer a petite length inseam (28")

Their pants have pockets and hang more like a long skirt.

Last summer, I needed some dressier pants for a wedding trip. Every single source was SOLD OUT of dress pants in a petite length! Get a clue manufacturers!!!!

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

Andreatoo — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 19:09:51 GMT

@msh8970

When you say you don't want trendy what exactly are you referring to?

Because if you don't like to hem you can always pick up a nice palazzo and if they're to long roll the waist band. a couple of times. Given the usual fabrication of most palazzos it doesn't create any bulk under your top....

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

msh8970 — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 19:24:03 GMT

@Andreatoo wrote:
@msh8970

When you say you don't want trendy what exactly are you referring to?
Because if you don't like to hem you can always pick up a nice palazzo and if they're to long roll the waist band. a couple of times. Given the usual fabrication of most palazzos it doesn't create any bulk under your top....

By trendy, I mean things like the 'joggers' that seem to be popping up everywhere, and the pants with embellishments, anything that is trendy to me is not timeless, and I want more classic and timeless pieces. Pants that I can still wear next year or even 3 or 4 years from now, and not look 'outdated' or like I am trying to hang on to my long-gone 20's or fit in the cool kid's club, so to speak.

Classic pieces.

Hope that makes sense.

I just do not care for what is 'hot' right now, I want something classic and timeless, yet not old-lady-ish. I tried a couple pants from Joan Rivers that were not bad, but the material and look still kind of made me feel like an old lady.

I guess I want some cotton in the pants, as well. Sometimes the fabric alone can make a big difference.

But by trendy, basically I mean something that is not going to be or look outdated in a year or two. Seeing a lot of printed pants, too, lately, it seems, and I guess I am leaning more towards solids. Prints on pants to me often seem 'trendy'.

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

msh8970 — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 19:54:39 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
Talbots may have plus sized petites, and Soft Surroundings possibly.

Kohl's ??
Lands End

Dang, Soft Surroundings looks perfect, style-wise, and some cute stuff as well, but I do not see plus sizes? I so need to get to the gym, lol. EDIT: woops, they do, it is in the 'Women' tab..durr!! Silly me!!

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

momoftwo2007 — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 20:18:04 GMT

You can try the LEE CURVY FIT MAXWELL TROUSER (and they can be bought online LEE.com). Their Curvy-Fit style really fits me well (I am pear shaped). They look very nice and not expensive at all. They come in Petite, too. I just looked online, they are on sale now. I don't have this particular style, but I have other LEE dress pants (discontinued now) from three years ago that are still my favorite and does not go out of style.

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bootsanne — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 23:24:02 GMT

I'm plus-size too. I buy all my slacks from Ulla Popken, beautiful fabrics and they carry petites. They also have a wide variety---slim, straight, full, extra full. Little pricey but they last forever without any pilling. Also Just My Size has a nice line of slacks less expensive. Both of these catalogues will offer discounts and often free shipping. I just received a very nice catalogue from Ellos.com. Really pretty things. Anybody familiar with this site? The prices are really good.

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lolakimono — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:35:58 GMT

@msh8970

Land's End-Item #476401AHX

These come in "petite plus", and they will hem to your desired length for free.

They come in quite a few colors.

A few tweaks, more feminine than ever.

Chinos got their start as army pants (later on becoming cubicle wear). Utilitarian and comfortable, but not the most flattering on a woman. Fast forward – to chinos that retain every bit of their timelessness, while evolving toward an unmistakably feminine fit. They’re a bit sleeker, but we kept the stretch fabric you love, so they feel as easy as ever.

Features

Cotton twill fabric has a hint of stretch
Onseam side pockets, welt back pockets
98% cotton/2% spandex. Machine wash. Imported

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

lolakimono — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:38:09 GMT

@msh8970

Item #476400AH5

A different cut than the previous post, but the free hemming still applies.

A few tweaks, more feminine than ever.

Chinos got their start as army pants (later on becoming cubiclewear). Utilitarian and comfortable, but not the most flattering on a woman. Fast forward – to chinos that retain every bit of their timelessness, while evolving toward an unmistakably feminine fit. They’re a bit sleeker – sort of a cross between a straight-leg and a slim-leg. But we kept the stretch fabric you love, so they feel as easy as ever.

Features

Cotton twill fabric has a hint of stretch
Onseam side pockets, welt back pockets
98% cotton/2% spandex. Machine wash. Imported

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

KathyPet — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:47:02 GMT

TAlbots carries a full line of pants in Woman Petite sizes for woman 5 ft 4' and under who,wear Plus sizes. SAles and special,promotions are frequent.

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

msh8970 — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:25:22 GMT

WOW, y'all are awesome!!

I now have a lot to check out, thank you all, so much!!

Re: Help me find some nice (plus sized) pants for church (not too old-lady, not too trendy)

haddon9 — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:33:59 GMT

As others have mentioned Talbots have nice pants, look classy and aren't too trendy. They come in plus, & petite (if you need that).

I also like pants from JJill. They are well made and you can call to ask that the hip measurements are for any size.