Yes, I can help you because I am also pear-shaped and had struggled for years trying to find pants that comfortably fit my shape. To make finding suitable pants even harder, I am a 1X, but I am only 5'1" tall, so I had to have a petite size which made my search even harder. I totally understand the "knee" problem since I have to deal with the same issue. Gravity is a woman's worst enemy. Anyway, my waist is propotionately smaller than my hips, so if I bought pants that fit my hips and thighs, they would be too big in the waist. I could go on and on about the number of pants I tried on in department stores, IF I was lucky enough to even find pants in my size. I had tried several pairs of QVC pants, including the "famous" Denim & Co. two pocket pants that have an elastic waist and come in a gazillion colors. Of course, those pants don't work for someone who is pear-shaped like us. Well, one day, I was watching a Denim & Co. show, and they presented a pair of pants I had never seen before. What I noticed immediately about those pants is that they have straight legs and there is an attached d-ring belt at the waist that I could tighten if I needed to. So, I ordered a pair in my petite 1X Denim & Co. size. I didn't have any high expectations, but I was still in the hunt for some pants I could wear and wasn't constantly reminded how ill-fitting most pants were for me, especially when I was sitting down and then standing up. I always had to reach under my top to pull up my pants. So when these pants arrived and I tried them on, I just about fell over because they fit so well in every single way, incluing the knees. AND, yes, I tightened the tab belt, and WOW, I just couldn't believe it when I sat down and the pants fit so comfortably in the knees, and when I stood up, I didn't have to pull up my pants! To make these pants even more unbelievable, they had a sliming affect that made me feel so good. I could go on and on, but this reply is longer than I intended.
So, try Denim & Co. A69558 "How Timeless" Petite Stretch Denim Pull-On Pants. If you need a regular length for these pants, the number is A04426, and if you need a tall length, the number is A69563. The legs on these pants are straight and fuller than other pants sold on QVC. They are also stretchy with some spandex in them. If you read the reviews, a few people complain about how big the legs are, and others say they cut off the tab belt; however, most people love these pants just the way they are and give them a 5-Star rating. You will also find that these pants come in several colors. A couple of them look just like denim, but they aren't. Also, I ended up sizing down to a large to have an even better fit since these pants are so stretchy. I would suggest, however, that you start with your usual Denim & Co. size.
This is the first reply I have ever written, but I just could not ignore your request for help since I totally understand your problem and the futility of ever finding any pants that are suitable. I wish Gary would show these pants more often and tell the listeners that these pants would comfortably fit a pear-shaped size or someone with fuller legs. Some people buy them and then leave a bad review, complaining that the legs are too big. On the other hand, several reviewers ask Gary to never quit making these pants because they fit so well. These are the ONLY pants I wear now. I have one pair in each color and several in black and navy. I have written to Gary and requested more colors. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
I hope you try these pants and find that they work as well for you as they do for me. Good luck.
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