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Angel Diva
Those look like they'd also work for chilly MTB rides! How is the sizing? I wear a 6 unless it's a very slim fit. I prefer a bit of room vs. super snug.
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I'm a Pants Slut!
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Angel Diva
#whymydaughterbuysboyspants
Jenny
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I don’t know about these specific pants, but my Duluth jeans and Dry on the Fly pants have full size front pockets. Such a luxury!
TNtoTaos
Angel Diva
Sorry I took so long to reply -- been busy. Very comfortable, they're slightly stretchy, and you can choose your inseam length. 6 would probably work for you.
TNtoTaos
Angel Diva
The pockets are very substantial.
Fern Lake Flavor
Certified Ski Diva
Back to the convo last Spring... I wonder if the "Pantaloons" will continue as a trend this Winter in the US! I never saw any in-person last winter, but I have definitely seen the MC Hammer style continue on in the world of Social Media.
They do look super comfy...
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Angel Diva
I envision myself getting them all twisted up then falling over. At least my Apple Watch will alert my husband if I do! LOL!
Mjm11
Certified Ski Diva
I consider myself one as well with 4 pairs. Girls on the bus are nicknamed "jazzypants". Since I'm 5'1" (and shrinking), Northface teen-girls large pants fit great. Have 3+ jackets too.. love northface and Patagonia quality. No more shopping for me!OK, SH and others have displayed their lust for ski jackets....and while I completely empathize, I've found a great longing for ski pants. I've been able to purchase 5 apirs of ski pants that match with one jacket.
Here we go...in one photo, from left to right:
Rip Curl, Patagonia, Oakley, Mountain Hardware, DNA.
Anyone else have a penchant for ski pants???
Mjm11
Certified Ski Diva
Haven't seen them yet on the East coast.
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
Have you checked out Title Nine for really cute warm tunics and leggings?
Christy
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
@santacruz skier I know that all the big brands (Title 9, Athleta, Lululemon...) seem to have winter leggings, but rather than order and return a bunch of stuff I thought I'd start with the tried and true for others here. You mentioned Patagonia; I stopped into their store when I was downtown last weekend but they didn't have the only really warm legging (the R1) shown on the website. I might just order that though. Tried on their warmest ski pants and somehow I was swimming in the S but couldn't get the XS fully on!
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
These are cute and look warm but as far as sizing goes..... ? I usually wear an extra small in Athleta, sometimes an XXS. https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=575881002&vid=1&searchText=Joggers#pdp-page-content We have a Patagonia outlet here in SC and mostly independent shops. No malls here.....no Nordstrom, no Lulu, no Athleta.
My two pairs of fleece lined leggings are from the outlet store. They often have current merchandise as well as a season old.
I need to go to San Jose if I really need to shop but always try here in SC first. We have a few nice shops that are independently owned and carry good brands.
My two pairs of fleece lined leggings are from the outlet store. They often have current merchandise as well as a season old.
I need to go to San Jose if I really need to shop but always try here in SC first. We have a few nice shops that are independently owned and carry good brands.
Christy
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Does Athleta hold up or is it fast fashion? I've never bought it.
I got the LL Bean polartec tights in the mail today and really like them! Thanks to those who recommended them.
I got the LL Bean polartec tights in the mail today and really like them! Thanks to those who recommended them.
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
Those look exactly like my Patagonia ones !
Yes Athleta holds up quite well. I have found that any fabric that is super soft (and not cotton) will tend to pill. And that goes for Athleta, Lulu, Alo Yoga, etc.
I think the athleta answer has changed in the past year. I used to swear by athleta leggings and I bought 3+ pairs in the middle of last year (some to replace the ones with issues) and they ALL had various issues from holes to threads coming out significantly at the seams after 1 wash/wear. I returned them all. Seems like they reduced quality for cost-cutting (and now feel more like fast fashion) so I went on the hunt for a new go-to legging brand. I really like constantlyvariedgear.com (CVG) leggings. So far the quality has been great. Sizing is similar to athleta (at least for me, M). I am M tall in athleta, CVG doesn’t come in lengths so they’re a little shorter than I’d like but passable. They mostly have crazy patterns, but you can get black and a couple other solid colors. CVG is also significantly less expensive than athleta.
I just bought some fleece lined CVG leggings. Haven’t tested them skiing or even walking in cold weather yet but the fleece lining is substantial, the waist is super high and the sizing is generous - perhaps even size down if you’re on the lower edge of your size. Looking forward to trying them out as a base layer.
I’ll add that my athleta altitude fleece leggings (purchased in previous years before I noticed a quality issue) have held up well and are extra stretchy so they layer well over another pair of leggings for very cold days. The athleta rainier tight is a nice material but they ALWAYS slide down on me. Very annoying.
I have tried bracelayer and tried on but returned CW-X as a supportive base layer for my knees (patellar tendon issues) but nothing has been supportive enough to replace my patellar knee braces. I’m considering stoko. I know there’s another thread specific to that type of legging. Just wish I could try them on before buying.
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
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Angel Diva
I bought those in pink a few weeks ago, plus a jacket that matches. Hard to beat $130 each!Who needs bibs? Good colors, lots of sizes
Flylow Foxy Snowboard Bibs - Waterproof - Save 69%
Flylow Foxy Snowboard Bibs - Waterproof in Chai, Black, Quartz, and more at Sierra. Celebrating 30 Years Of Exploring.
