Okay. I'm in love.
Just entered my mid-30's and need some updated professional clothing besides run-of-the-mill slacks, which I'm SO bored with. Or baggy yoga pants, which don't really fly in the non-academic professional world. I bought these because the reviews were so high and I really wanted linen-looking beige-ish pants. I have failed to find ones I like, and I thought these may disappoint as well. FYI - I REALLY don't like above-waist pants, normally, but thought I'd try something new... ...after some thought and a leap of faith, I gave these a chance. I'm SO happy I did!
I'm just under 5'4 (5'3 and 3/4) (waist = 31", hips = 38", hollow to floor = 53.5", bra = 34c) and the length is perfect (for what I prefer in clothing). Doesn't drag when I walk...or just *barely*. Are you around my height, but want no dragging at all? Throw on a pair of low 1/2" to 1" heels (or raised flip flops or flats, etc.) or even high heels, and pant length is perfect. So, may not be as good for taller people, unless you like the above-ankle look at the bottom of the pant -- not my style, but you do you and rock it out!
I bought the beige/tan/khaki color, and it has that pink-ish hue of beige/khaki, instead of that brown-ish hue. I wasn't crazy about the color until I put them on. I paired it with a dark grey cami that I tucked in, and I love it. I'm 135 lbs(+/- 5lbs), just under 5'4 and I sized up to a L after reading reviews (I teeter between S/M in most brands, but usually a M). Honestly, a M would've been fine, but I'm glad I got the L because there's no squeezing love handles!
I think the cut at the top of the pant is SUPER flattering. It presses my lower belly (my "kangaroo pouch", as I call it) just a bit and flattens (think: like leggings or yoga pants pressing down your tummy a bit). And, at the top, the little bit of ruffling hides the pouch and the handles. Whenever I put on weight, it goes straight to my stomach, so this is awesome for me when I'm on my heavier side. I honestly think I look thinner in these pants that I actually am. And I have never...re: NEVER, EVER....felt comfortable wearing tight shirts ( a cami usually serves as my under shirt, not my main shirt)...let alone a shirt tucked in that's *not* baggy/loose around my stomach. But, somehow, these pants make me feel like I can wear a cami as a shirt and feel pretty damn good. I feel good in my own skin - and I feel ....grown up "looking". And if a pair of pants supports me in feeling like that...even just once in awhile....why not take that moment to feel that confidence and at peace in my own skin? (As long as I still pull from within, on the regular, to feel that same ease and comfort, regardless of weight/looks/clothing/etc).
Oh! And these are pretty damn soft, too! I got another pair from a different seller I'll be returning, and they aren't nearly as soft as these. Also - ijs - pockets! Big ones. Also, the ribbon "belt" is removable; I planned on removing it before the pants even arrived -- not a big bow fan. BUT I ended up keeping it(!), like the models wear it in the pics, and I like it MORE on vs. when I take it out/off. Also - Maybe tmi, but I usually wear bikini underwear -- wearing these type of underwear, plus a tucked in cami (think: bunching at/around top of underwear but UNDER the pants) can make it appear bulging and awkward on your a** or right above it - and in weird ways. I found a thong or going commando (don't judge!) helps with this. Also, wearing shirts that are shorter (e.g. that stop at or above the hips) also helps (could just be a short cami or maybe a midriff-revealing shirt). Otherwise, carefully tucking the bottom of shirt into the pant's elastic band helps smooth out extra material -- resulting in less bulge-weirdness from excess material. I'm new to high-rise pants, so I'm learning as I go and just thought I'd share what I discovered.
I'm so excited there's so many colors, too, and I'm going to at least buy another pair in black -- maybe other colors too. I highly recommend!! Give 'em a try - Prime can always return for free! :)
Hope this helps! Happy shopping!
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