<p>Knit pants with a degree of elasticity in the waist are perfect for those of us with slim hips but larger waists. </p>
<p>You ladies with big hips and small waists can wear the stiff pants.</p>
<p>We just have to watch for VPL (visible panty lines) with the knit pants.</p>
<p>I guess I have a thing against the knit/velour track suits because the fit of the pantsâŠthe problem is, they rarely do fit. Many are sold only in S, M, or L as if there are only three sizes of women. So often, the pants are too tight, or too baggy, neither of which is flattering. I guess a person is lucky if she is a âperfectâ size S, M or L.</p>
<p>i am just trying to find sweatsuits that arent too baggy, or pilly or make me feel like I am one of those " ladies who lunch"
Is it to much to ask to be warm * and * fit?</p>
<p>Emeraldkityâhave you tried REI? They have plenty of slick looking work out gear thatâs warm.</p>
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<p>I gave up a few years ago. I have long legs but am slim, so Iâve never found any kind of sweat pants to fit. My D buys menâs, but she and her friends go for the âbaggyâ look (which again, you can get by with if youâre 16 and beautiful.)</p>
<p>Have you tried Target? In the âjammiesâ section they have a whole selection of fleece pants â I bought some in pink (7 year old advice me not to wear in public: âthey look like your pajamas!â) but they have some in black that could be worn in the daytime. Emeraldkitty & missypie â I have the same thing, long legs for my height. These pants (which come in XS-XL) just fit, length-wise.</p>
<p>missypie, the trick to avoid VPL is to wear boyshort style panties, not thongs, as many people erroneously think (I learned that from Stacey London on Oprah).</p>
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I donât get it. If the guys think it looks good, why are we objecting?</p>
<p>I hope youâre saying that in jest.</p>
<p>IMO, the best looking workout clothes (yoga pants/tops/jackets) are from this retailer: [lululemon</a> athletica, yoga-inspired athletic apparel](<a href=âhttp://www.lululemon.com/]lululemonâ>http://www.lululemon.com/). My D taught pilates when she got out of college and was looking for a job; she was the one who told me about lululemonâall of the instructors in her studio got their work clothes here.</p>
<p>Ladies, I just have to report back that today I walked into a salon for twenty somethings to buy product and one of the hip stylists told me she had been admiring âmy lookâ as I walked past. I nearly fainted. But it was one of the things I started the thread asking aboutâskinny jeans tucked into boots with a top bought at Forever 21! I guess we really are allowed!</p>
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Not really. My husband likes long hair. I have no objection so I keep it. I donât like mustaches and so he does that for me. I donât see the problem.</p>
<p>I grew my hair long because I know dh likes it better. I do this from time to time, then I get sick of it and chop it off! However itâs not down to my butt. :)</p>
<p>I hate baggy sweatpants, especially those with the elastic on the bottom, cause they bring attention to my big feet and are not at all flattering in general.<br>
I like black yoga pants. Slim up top with a flare on the bottom. TJMax usually sells them long enough for me but I can also get them onlineâŠlike at amazon.
Re sneaksâŠI do a lot of walking but I hate white sneaks. So I get âtrekkersââŠsort of a cross between boots and sneaksâŠin gray or other colors. They look SOOO much better than white sneaks. No laces either, just those pull strings.<br>
Re hairâŠIâve been trying to let my hair go six weeks between colors. EgadsâŠtomorrow is the day and I REALLY need it. Gave up long hair years agoâŠI think it ages older women. And went lighter than my native color tooâŠotherwise I look washed out. Big change though from when I was in my 30s wearing long, almost black hair.<br>
I really want new clothesâŠbut am avoiding buying them. I can make my old ones last. Would rather save up for travel!</p>
<p>Beanâs Perfect Fit Pants tend to look good on me. They acommodate my larger waist but cling to my slim hipsâŠAND they come in a petite length that works for me without alterations.</p>
<p>Most pants that would fit my waist are ridiculous clown pants on my hips and thighs, which are muscular and fit.</p>
<p>I know that Toneranger has repeatedly stated that she would rather open a vein than wear an elastic waist pant, but get over it! We are not all built the same!!</p>
<p>The idea here, I think, is to celebrate our own (youthful) beauty! I canât handle elastic waists because of how I am built. I donât find it hard to believe that others are built âto different drummer.â (a stretchâhahaâI know)</p>
<p>Nonetheless, I am enjoying the repartee, and trying to realign my thinkingâŠ</p>
<p>Woo hoo hmom5! Now stylists are very particular about their looks (on of my gfs is one â itâs all about the beauty, sharp clothes, etcâŠthey are selling their look to the customers in a way). So thatâs quite a tribute! :-)</p>
<p>PS tonerangerâdo those âtrekkersâ have good arch support? Iâd really like to find something other than my running shoes/Dansko clogs & those sound really cute.</p>
<p>Dansko clogs----those may be my downfall.</p>
<p>If I could find something that had a similar heel (no need to hem my pants!!!) as much comfort (no parenthetical required) and had more oomph factor⊠Iâd be there all the way.</p>
<p>Any suggestions?</p>
<p>jolynne:
I go with Lands end in the summer and have a pair of Merrells (more expensive!) in the winter. I donât usually buy from Landâs end but these are very cool and airy for the summer.
[Womenâs</a> Trekker Shoes from Landsâ End](<a href=âhttp://www.landsend.com/pp/TrekkerShoes-74284_191688_253.html?CM_MERCH=PGGT_1_from_0000037539_to_0000037540]Womenâsâ>http://www.landsend.com/pp/TrekkerShoes-74284_191688_253.html?CM_MERCH=PGGT_1_from_0000037539_to_0000037540)
Arch support is just OK but you could add an insert. The purple ones are on sale!<br>
ConsolationâŠwe all have to adjust to our imperfect bodies. i have impossibly long legs. And big feet. So I am limited in what I can wear too. Right now, stretchy tops are not part of what I have to wearâŠbut that may change some day.</p>
<p>I am in transition ( I hope)
I have recently lost 20 lb. Not sure how much more I want to loose, but I trust I will know when I get close. Dressing in the meantime is a bit of a challenge.</p>
<p>Will stay tuned! Keep the repartee coming!</p>