Where do you buy work pants/slacks if you're curvy?

[jenny1980]

I'm 5'9" and a size 12 and mostly wear skirts and dresses.

[shinyredsmartazz]

Roaman's. Believe it or not, I've had recent luck at Wal-Mart as well. I'm a size 12.

[notsopicky]

NY&C0. I will always throw that suggestion out. They are amazing for pants--short, medium, long in length, sizes 00-20, at least 3 different fits. LOTS of colors.

[mortomo]

I really like the Jennifer Lopez brand curvy fit at Kohl's. They so run long, but fit by butt and thighs without a big gap in my waist.

[hbomdiggity]

I have a large butt and hips. All my work pants are from banana republic. I sized up in the sloan, and I think my longer trouser style pants are the Logan (which used to be a different name, maybe jackson).

[grover]

I've basically just carried over the skirts and dresses over by adding leggings and tights under. But when I do dig out the dress pants for work, I only wear APT 9 from Kohls or Worthington from JCP. Curvy fit, size 12. I'm 5'6".

[katfco]

I love JCP Worthington pants.

[cherry1111]

Oct 18, 2017 9:23:27 GMT -5 redwino said:

I found the worthington brand at JCP works best for me. I'm tall (5'10) and pear shaped. I've never had an issue with the length and cut.

Yep they have 3 or 4 different fits in this brand so they give you lots of options.

[lilac05]

I have a similar build and am generally very happy with my NY&Co pants. They can be a little bit or miss depending on the fabric, so don't get discouraged if you don't love the first pair.

I haven't bought any in awhile, but I have some pants that are at least 8 years old that I still wear from time to time. They are like dressy yoga pants with no zipper. I LOVED them when I was working because I worked with kids and sat on the floor most of the time, and they were like wearing pajama pants, but looked like semi-casual pants (I could wear with a blouse but not a jacket).

[mrsukyankee]

I basically wore skirts/dresses when I lived in Boston and just upped my tights game. I carry my weight in my belly and butt which did not work with pants. I think even now I own one pair of pants and I wear them once a year at most.

[cosmowife]

I haven’t solved this problem yet, but I have discovered that pants with a high rise work best because they actually cover my entire hip area.

[tiki]

Oct 18, 2017 9:22:52 GMT -5 dottyblue said:

has anyone tried Betabrand? I'm figuring that yoga type material may be more forgiving than some of the knits? Maybe?

Yes! The straight leg travel yoga pants (which have a higher rise) have been my work pants solution for the first 5-6 months of pregnancy and post-partum this year.  I am also a 10/12 and wear size L.  A friend also has the dress pant yoga pants and the material is great. I will probably try those next. 

[andwhat]

I surprisingly like the curvy fit Worthington brand from JCPenney www.jcpenney.com/p/worthington-curvy-fit-trouser-pants/pp5003711096?pTmplType=regular&catId=cat100250095&deptId=dept20000013&urlState=/g/curvy-fit-womens-pants/N-bwo3xD1nopgvZxm2&badge=onlyatjcp


ETA: I see these have been mentioned.

[clairedunphy]

The Limited Exact Stretch were my favorites, and now they no longer exist and I am so sad.

[glw]

Alfani curvy-fit at Macy's (I had to size down)
www.macys.com/shop/featured/alfani-curvy~~fit

[chanelno1]

Oct 18, 2017 9:25:29 GMT -5 sofamonkey said:

Oct 18, 2017 9:24:03 GMT -5 mrsd2006 said:

I've had luck with the curvy fit Merona brand from Target, but i think they have been discontinued. There was a post not too long ago about this- I think it was about Lane Bryant pants.

I don’t think the OP is big enough for their sizing though. They usually run 16+.

I think it depends on the type of pants re: Lane Bryant sizing. The Lane Bryant pants in the "best pants ever" post start at size 10/12. 

[fumbalina]

Lane Bryant starts at 12 but every pair of pants I've tried on have looked boxy. It's not a great look for a tall woman.

I've had some luck at Ashley Stewert when I can find things that I like the look.

I've had more luck at Dress Barn and all my slacks from there came with real pockets as a huge bonus.

Some of my best finds have been good old department stores though. I have several pants that lasted over a decade purchased at Macy's. One of my favorite skirts came from JC Penny. My suit pieces came from Sears. I feel like a grandmother shopping there but I don't let feelings control where I shop.