ducklite Posted March 27, 2016 #101 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I've seen pants that fit more like a yoga pant but colored to look like jeans advertised as jeggings. I believe it was at Kohl's, might have been JC Penney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 27, 2016 #102 Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) hmmm....I have seen denim jeans without a zipper and/or button....... they are pull on..........they are denim, maybe not as heavy as "Levi's" or "Lee" or whatever brand is considered jeans........but I have seen varying styles. Edited March 27, 2016 by Lois R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted March 27, 2016 #103 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Personally, I never pack and take jeans on any cruises. Not only do they take up far more room in the suitcase, they just aren't as convenient as packing khaki or other slacks. I'd never wear jeans to dinner on any cruise, even though lines such as Viking allow it. I always wear a nice pair of slacks to dinner. I have nice slacks, in varying colors from Tommy Bahama, where three of the slacks take up the same space as one pair of jeans in the suitcase. I much prefer wearing those nice slacks, which are more fashionable, cooler than jeans in warm days, and don't absorb the water that jeans do on a rainy day, than to wear jeans. I also take a combo of walking shorts and cargo shorts. The walking shorts take up less room than the cargo shorts, which I only wear when I need to be hauling "cargo" in all the additional pockets. Otherwise, I prefer the walking shorts far more. I hate having the side pockets and flaps of cargo shorts being caught on turnstiles, counter corners, and other protruding obstacles, but sometimes they are necessary. I have a nice pair of Khaki linen slacks that I wear on the plane both ways. They have the appearance of dress slacks, not pajamas, and with the combo drawstring/elastic band waist are nicely adjustable during long flights. ;) They fold away to near nothing during the cruise and I then I wear them home again after a little ironing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted March 27, 2016 #104 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Looking for those jeans in Boston Proper catalog. Are they under denim or what? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes - they are denim, but very soft denim with spandex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 27, 2016 #105 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Yes - they are denim, but very soft denim with spandex Do you have a link you could post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted March 27, 2016 #106 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Personally, I never pack and take jeans on any cruises. Not only do they take up far more room in the suitcase, they just aren't as convenient as packing khaki or other slacks. I'd never wear jeans to dinner on any cruise, even though lines such as Viking allow it. I always wear a nice pair of slacks to dinner. I have nice slacks, in varying colors from Tommy Bahama, where three of the slacks take up the same space as one pair of jeans in the suitcase. I much prefer wearing those nice slacks, which are more fashionable, cooler than jeans in warm days, and don't absorb the water that jeans do on a rainy day, than to wear jeans. I also take a combo of walking shorts and cargo shorts. The walking shorts take up less room than the cargo shorts, which I only wear when I need to be hauling "cargo" in all the additional pockets. Otherwise, I prefer the walking shorts far more. I hate having the side pockets and flaps of cargo shorts being caught on turnstiles, counter corners, and other protruding obstacles, but sometimes they are necessary. I have a nice pair of Khaki linen slacks that I wear on the plane both ways. They have the appearance of dress slacks, not pajamas, and with the combo drawstring/elastic band waist are nicely adjustable during long flights. ;) They fold away to near nothing during the cruise and I then I wear them home again after a little ironing. I discovered how impractical jeans could be on a summer trip to Italy, Germany and France. Discovered that Jeans just don't work well in hot weather. Khaki trousers or slacks as well as shorts in hot weather work far better. Also, jeans take up more space in luggage and harder to hand wash. Further, I have never thought that jeans, even so called designer jeans, were that attractive to wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted March 27, 2016 #107 Share Posted March 27, 2016 It sounds like the jeans you are referring to are KNIT. Many brands are making a knit jean now. No they're not knit. It's a woven denim made of Cotton/polyester/spandex - just very soft and a bit lighter than regular jeans. The thing I really like is the no zipper and wide elastic waist band. I have some other pull on jeans but the waist band is gathered so they don't lay flat. Boston Proper does call the "leggings" and I got them on sale ;) https://www.bostonproper.com/store/product/so-easy174-bootcut-denim-legging/570149180?color=&catId=cat8289432&fromSearch=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted March 27, 2016 #108 Share Posted March 27, 2016 They sound more like jeggings than jeans. I wouldn't call what you describe jeans. Jeans have a zipper or buttons, a waistband, and are made of denim. No zipper. They have a waistband, but it's wide elastic. They have all the pockets and stitching of regular jeans and are made of denim - woven not knit. They look just like jeans unless you tuck in your top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted March 27, 2016 #109 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I discovered how impractical jeans could be on a summer trip to Italy, Germany and France. Discovered that Jeans just don't work well in hot weather. Khaki trousers or slacks as well as shorts in hot weather work far better. Also, jeans take up more space in luggage and harder to hand wash. Further, I have never thought that jeans, even so called designer jeans, were that attractive to wear. To each his/her own :) I'm not comfortable in regular jeans, but these are awesome. I'll wear them on the plane each way, and I'll have them if it's cool at night or for when we do the Mt Pilatus tour. I'll be taking a pair of nice ponte knit pants for dinners, and Bermuda length shorts for during the day. I really don't like linen or khaki much. They always look like you've slept in them - JMO :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted March 27, 2016 #110 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Sadly I would look like a "stuffed sausage" in those pants! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted March 27, 2016 #111 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Sadly I would look like a "stuffed sausage" in those pants! ;) Sorry about that! Perhaps I look like a stuffed sausage as well, but they are very comfy and that's the key for me! I think the dark wash will work for dinner on Viking with a long top. I'll probably wear my ponte knit, but I'd like to have the option available. Has everyone gotten the link or do I need to post it again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted March 27, 2016 #112 Share Posted March 27, 2016 To each his/her own :) I'm not comfortable in regular jeans, but these are awesome. I'll wear them on the plane each way, and I'll have them if it's cool at night or for when we do the Mt Pilatus tour. I'll be taking a pair of nice ponte knit pants for dinners, and Bermuda length shorts for during the day. I really don't like linen or khaki much. They always look like you've slept in them - JMO :cool: Look at the Eileen Fisher ankle pant. Made out of a light khaki fabric and it takes a LOT to wrinkle them. The only thing that really will is putting them in the dryer on broil and leaving them drying for an extra hour. They lay flat on the waist and are flattering to most figure types. They last FOREVER. I have a pair that are 12 years old and still in good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted March 27, 2016 #113 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Look at the Eileen Fisher ankle pant. Made out of a light khaki fabric and it takes a LOT to wrinkle them. The only thing that really will is putting them in the dryer on broil and leaving them drying for an extra hour. They lay flat on the waist and are flattering to most figure types. They last FOREVER. I have a pair that are 12 years old and still in good shape. Thanks - but I'm happy with the ones I've got. I'll stick with the pull on jeans and the ponte knit pants I have. I think I've got like 10 pair - I really don't need any more pants ... not that that ever stopped me from getting more in the past :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted March 27, 2016 #114 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Lately I have been favoring light knit skirts for warm weather. They make using yucky bathrooms so much easier!!! and those asian squatters are near impossible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted March 27, 2016 #115 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Lately I have been favoring light knit skirts for warm weather. They make using yucky bathrooms so much easier!!! and those asian squatters are near impossible! In China we called that a "Skirt Day".... And then of course there were the Western Toilets strictly for show with no plumbing connection at all ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted March 27, 2016 #116 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Would your guides warn you when it needed to be a "skirt day"?....Great Guide if so! Skirts also work better in terrible USA port-a-potties at college football tailgates! The real meaning of Freud's theory of penis envy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted March 27, 2016 #117 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Look at the Eileen Fisher ankle pant. Made out of a light khaki fabric and it takes a LOT to wrinkle them. The only thing that really will is putting them in the dryer on broil and leaving them drying for an extra hour. They lay flat on the waist and are flattering to most figure types. They last FOREVER. I have a pair that are 12 years old and still in good shape. Love these pants! Have them in every color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted March 27, 2016 #118 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Would your guides warn you when it needed to be a "skirt day"?....Great Guide if so! Skirts also work better in terrible USA port-a-potties at college football tailgates! The real meaning of Freud's theory of penis envy! We always got the "Ladies no Western toilets tomorrow, bring Kleenex, you wear dress please" ;) Bertha our guide should have been crowned Empress of China, she was that wonderful. This was on a 21 day A & K China and Yangzee River trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted March 28, 2016 #119 Share Posted March 28, 2016 We always got the "Ladies no Western toilets tomorrow, bring Kleenex, you wear dress please" ;) Bertha our guide should have been crowned Empress of China, she was that wonderful. This was on a 21 day A & K China and Yangzee River trip. I would warn that there are more than a few parts of Europe and the Caribbean where bringing Kleenex or Charmin To Go (love this!) is a good idea as well. I would also warn that the condition of many toilets that aren't even squattie potties would make you want to squat, so skirts are a good idea unless you are in a large urban area. :::shudder::: after some of those bathrooms, you'll be glad for all that time spent strengthening those quads in chair pose during yoga class. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted March 28, 2016 #120 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Lately I have been favoring light knit skirts for warm weather. They make using yucky bathrooms so much easier!!! and those asian squatters are near impossible! We encountered one of these in Italy years ago on a group trip. I was very glad I didn't have to use those facilities in pants! I sat on the bus and watched the other women coming out and they were all laughing. When the got on the bus, I asked what was so funny - I found out and resolved not to drink anything until we got back to civilization! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrheadlass Posted March 28, 2016 #121 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Look at the Eileen Fisher ankle pant. Made out of a light khaki fabric and it takes a LOT to wrinkle them. The only thing that really will is putting them in the dryer on broil and leaving them drying for an extra hour. They lay flat on the waist and are flattering to most figure types. They last FOREVER. I have a pair that are 12 years old and still in good shape. I like the look of those pants but what kind of shoes do you wear with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted March 28, 2016 #122 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I like the look of those pants but what kind of shoes do you wear with them? I wear either sandles or ballet flats. Those pants are super comfy and have a bit of stretch in them too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted March 28, 2016 #123 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I have several pairs of slim fitting ankle pants - 1 from Eileen Fisher but other brands. It's my favorite profile and I live in NC so I don't need a full trouser & socks & shoe most of the year. I also wear a ballet flat (but I need a comfort shoe so my ballet flats are privo or ecco or similar) or a sandal - one that doesn't have ankle strap to break the line. I have a sleek slide that looks nice. Loafers, driving mocs - any low profile shoe would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marigold252 Posted March 29, 2016 #124 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I plan on wearing my dark blue JAG jeans on the plane for our September Central Europe land tour/Danube River cruise. They have a wide pull-on stretchy waistband, front pockets, slim legs, are light weight and oh so comfy. My packing list won't be finalized until a few days before we leave after I check the weather forecast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrheadlass Posted March 29, 2016 #125 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I have several pairs of slim fitting ankle pants - 1 from Eileen Fisher but other brands. It's my favorite profile and I live in NC so I don't need a full trouser & socks & shoe most of the year. I also wear a ballet flat (but I need a comfort shoe so my ballet flats are privo or ecco or similar) or a sandal - one that doesn't have ankle strap to break the line. I have a sleek slide that looks nice. Loafers, driving mocs - any low profile shoe would work. Thanks to both of you! I have some sandals that would work if I can find those pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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