When I was looking for clothes to take on my vacation, I kept seeing the words “ponte pants” followed by glowing, gushing words about how comfortable they are, how well they keep their shape, and how easy they are to pack because they are wrinkle-resistant. How could I not investigate these pants for myself?
The first place I explored for more information was, of course, Google. What are ponte pants? What are the best brands? Is it one particular style, or are there multiple options? Are they available in different colors? I sort of went down a ponte pant rabbit hole, as I am prone to do.
If you don’t know, I’ll briefly explain what I learned. Ponte pants are made of a thick double-knit fabric, so they are heavier than a legging, but like leggings, ponte pants hug your body. It was the comparison to leggings and the hugging of the body that made me feel kind of uncomfortable about the thought of ponte pants, but I persisted. I Googled the best ponte pants, then I went on Amazon to do some shopping.
I ended up with a pair from Rekucci called “Women’s Ease Into Comfort Everday Chic Straight Pant w/Tummy Control.” (They were on the list of best ponte pants and they cost $40.) There are no zippers or buttons. They are pull on pants with a wide waistband. You know what? They feel amazing. They fit so wonderfully. They are stretchy and non-binding. They do fit close to the body, and I was a little self-conscious, but the comfort won me over.
The ponte pants and my favorite pair of jeans went on vacation with me and I alternated days between the pants. Honestly, though, I might have been just as happy to have two pairs of ponte pants and no jeans. They look a little dressy but wear like your favorite yoga pants.
When I got back home, I noticed that I had another pair of magic ponte pants that I purchased for a job interview awhile ago. The interview pants have buttons and a zipper, but they are just as wonderful as the vacation ponte pants, which I came to refer to during the trip as my magic pants because they were so comfortable even though I walked miles and miles in them. They never gave me a wedgie, got wrinkly, or cut into my tummy or other parts. Magic.
The good news is that they are available in many styles and color and from a bunch of companies. I can see myself perhaps buying another pair that are not black. Both pairs I have are black.
Of course, as I look to cull my clothes, do I really need another pair of pants, even if they are magic? Plus summer is coming. Maybe I’ll wait until fall.
1 comment:
I may have to check those pants but I just bought 3 pairs (not ponte) last month that I haven't even worn yet. But I'll keep it in mind, is the type pf pants I like to wear :)
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