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By Christina VanGinkel

Picking out a pair of pants that fit comfortably can be something you have down to a science, or it can be as hit and miss as a preschooler playing t-ball. With features including a wide range of materials, be it a pair of jeans or the perfect pair of black dress pants, cuts ranging from fitting to a wide leg, the choices are almost infinite. Start by asking yourself where you would most likely be wearing them. If you just want to add a pair to your wardrobe, you should still consider what occasions you are most likely going to be attending that you want a new pair of pants to wear too, to help you narrow down your choices. Also, know your measurements, as sizes vary from brand to brand.

If you spend the majority of your time in an office setting, or sitting in on meetings at school, and want to look your best, consider a pair of stylish black pants that can be dressed up or down depending on the particular occasion. Think of your favorite pair you own know, no matter the material, and ask yourself what features you most like. Look for these features. If you are still drawing blank images, the most common style that seems to fit just about any body shape is a pair that is the right length for the person wearing them, with no added details like rhinestones, or belts, and with just a bit of a flare leg. These three details, or lack of when it comes to extra details like belts, in a black fabric that is smooth and wrinkle free, can be topped with just about any top and black shoe or boot, and can be worn anywhere from a PTA meeting, to the grocery store, to work at the office, just by changing the accessories that you wear with them.

If you are more apt to spend your time at the local Saturday morning playgroup with your toddler, or chasing after your school-aged kids as they go from one activity to the next, you can always go with the safe choice and buy another pair of jeans. On the other hand, you could look for something that is both comfortable, and yet allow you to feel as if you do have a life other than kids. Look for a pair of khakis, in a loose fitting, comfortable fabric. Khakis are no longer always the same color, so if you find a pair that you like, look for them in a second color, and grab two pair at once to give your wardrobe a bit of variety.

Finding pants that fit, and look good, does not have to be difficult, but you cannot expect to have your closet replenished automatically. Pay attention to the sizes you wear, and take note that one brand's size may differ completely from another brand. Depending on the brand, I wear a size twelve, and a size fourteen. I also shop online for a wider choice of fabrics, styles, and fits, and because I do know my measurements, I can do comparison of each brands size, which is easily found on most websites.