Another Shopping Thread

[mlee116]

I need some new work pants, specifically slim cropped or ankle pants since the temps are warming up.  Anybody have some that they love?  I am a size 10 and medium height, if that helps.  Thanks in advance

[liziz]

I really like the Sloan(e?) pants from Banana. They carry them at the outlet (which is available online) too.

[mlee116]

liziz, have you tried machine washing these? They say dry clean, but I know myself well enough to know that I'll never end up taking them to the dry cleaners.

[rere26]

I just got in from Amazon the Lee's Modern Series Mid Rise Ankle pant and like the fit. Wore them yesterday and they were super comfy, but not sure how they will wash yet.

[mustardseed2007]

I wear the old navy pixie pants. I have a pair of sloanes and they are really nice but Old Navy is kind of more my speed.

[twinmomma]

mlee116, I ruined my Banana pants by machine washing. They got wrinkles that basically stained the cloth and can never be ironed out.

[liziz]

Mar 21, 2017 10:44:03 GMT -5 mlee116 said:

liziz , have you tried machine washing these? They say dry clean, but I know myself well enough to know that I'll never end up taking them to the dry cleaners.

I have not. I believe the dry cleaning label.

[2chatter]

liziz - dryer Woolite rocks - I use it for things I just don't want to dry clean/times I didn't send something to the cleaners but should have and now need to wear it...

[mlee116]

mustardseed2007, do you size up or down when you buy the Pixies?

[olenka]

Mar 21, 2017 10:51:44 GMT -5 mustardseed2007 said:

I wear the old navy pixie pants. I have a pair of sloanes and they are really nice but Old Navy is kind of more my speed.

I have these too and like them, except I've sometimes had bad luck with them getting torn up in my washing machine. (I'm sorry, I'm not going to dry clean Old Navy pants.)

[indyrowergirl]

I had two pairs of Sloans, and dry cleaned them religiously, but they still shrank considerably in the length. (The amazing stretch in the fabric made up for any shrink in width. That "Power Stretch" fabric seriously feels like you're wearing yoga pants.) I loved those pants and wore them exclusively in those first weeks/months of work after returning from having DS2. But pants that expensive, that I cared for as directed on the label, shouldn't shrink, so I refuse to buy them again.

[CoverGirl82]

mlee116, maybe check LOFT? Their pants are more likely to be machine washable. I haven't checked out their spring clothes yet, but I would assume they have spring ankle pants.

[indyrowergirl]

One more thought! I have purchased ankle pants from WHBM (a heavy ponte/knit) and they have washed well. Another place I like for pants is Express. They usually have a few ankle cuts this time of year as well.

[2chatter]

CoverGirl82 and a PSA - I went in Loft this weekend with the intention of spending money. NADA. Lots of weird stuff. Pretty much nothing I would really wear. I was super bummed as Loft is my go to - also except for pants. Loft doesn't do hips in pants. Super bummed.

[librarychica]

I am a size 8/10 (can't remember which one at WHBM) and medium height. These are my favorite work pants. Ankle length, wash well.

www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/product/bodydefining-anklegrazing-pants/570194665?color=001&catId=cat210003

[mommyatty]

I'm wearing these right now and I love them. www.londontradingcompany.com/product/ST-23600/Renuar-Cigarette-Leg-Ankle-Pant

[mlee116]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

indyrowergirl , I forget about Express, but I think I actually have a GC so I will definitely check those out.

2chatter , I agree with you on Loft. I haven't tried their pants lately and will check them out, but I was on the website looking for a dress recently and the florals were bad, SO bad. I used to love them but they seem to going in a strange direction this season.

[olenka]

Mar 21, 2017 13:54:57 GMT -5 2chatter said:

CoverGirl82 and a PSA - I went in Loft this weekend with the intention of spending money. NADA. Lots of weird stuff. Pretty much nothing I would really wear. I was super bummed as Loft is my go to - also except for pants. Loft doesn't do hips in pants. Super bummed.

I noticed a LOT of ruffles when I browsed online last night.

I don't do ruffles.

[mustardseed2007]

Mar 21, 2017 12:55:17 GMT -5 olenka said:

Mar 21, 2017 10:51:44 GMT -5 mustardseed2007 said:

I wear the old navy pixie pants. I have a pair of sloanes and they are really nice but Old Navy is kind of more my speed.

I have these too and like them, except I've sometimes had bad luck with them getting torn up in my washing machine. (I'm sorry, I'm not going to dry clean Old Navy pants.)

Right! If you are dry cleaning old navy, you clearly don't understand old navy. 

[helenahhandbasket]

I love the Pixie pants from Old Navy, and they are machine washable.

[Widget123]

NY & Co? Haven't been in there in awhile though

[k3am]

I love my pants from Express. BR used to be my go to, but Express has overtaken them.