Fashion

[depglass]

I'm defining jean as a somewhat heavy denim with a firm wide waistband, like today's Belle TSV, versus a  pant like Quacker Factory that has an encased elastic waistband in a thinner fabric.  The pants I can tolerate, the heavy jeans I have are driving me crazy.  After dinner I sit down in my recliner for a couple hours of TV.  A zipper jean allows me to open the button (and sometimes even the zipper).  Not always, but I have the option.  And then there are those rushed trips to the restroom while out shopping.  A zipper is much faster. Please note your preference and I will shut up if I'm  in the minority.  

[spumoni99]

I prefer a zipper, I never wear jeans to lounge in at home.

[candyagain]

No pull-ups! Never, ever, especially for jeans. Jeans need the structure to fit well, in my experience. Also if I wear pull-ups I end up with the pants heading for my knees within a half hour.

[eddyandme]

I prefer zippered jeans:  pull-ups tend to keep sliding down.

[Etoile308]

I have no use for a zipper.

How is a zipper a faster way to the restroom than elastic waist pants? 

[tends2dogs]

Only a zipper or button fly for me.  Oh, and belt loops.  

I understand pull ups for those with dexterity problems or little kids.  

[Etoile308]

I have never had a pair of pants, leggings, joggers or anything else with an elastic waist travel from my waist without my assistance pulling them down.

[VanSleepy]

I have one pair of pull on ones, but I don't wear them out of the house. They are not "jeans" IMO.

I don't know how a zipper is faster or more comfortable for sitting than elastic.

[SilleeMee]

I like pull-on jeans only if they have belt loops, have a faux fly and real pockets. I have dexterity issues with my hands and zippers are a bummer for me.

Some of my DG2 zippered jeans can be pulled up w/o unzipping them. That's one reason why I buy those.

All my pants, jeans included, need a belt on me to keep them up.

[Desertdi]

BOTH have their own advantages!