What matters most
With pants, fit matters far more than price. A $40 pair that fits will get more wear than a $140 pair that pinches at the waist or bunches at the ankle. This catalogue lists 3,184 pants priced from $12 to $229, with a typical price of about $59.89. You can spend a lot or very little. The aim of this guide is to help you narrow the choice before you look at price.
Work through three questions in order: what size you need, what rise and cut you want, and how much you want to spend.
Size: waist and inseam
Many listings, especially denim, give two numbers, such as Size 31 x 30 or Size 25 x 29. The first number is usually the waist and the second the inseam, which is the leg length from crotch to hem. Getting the inseam right matters as much as the waist. Too long and the hem drags. Too short and the pants may sit higher on the ankle than you expect, which suits some cuts more than others.
The same style is often listed separately for each size. For example, the Lucky Brand Mid Rise Ava Skinny in Lyell appears in both 25 x 29 and 32 x 31 at the same $69.30. Check that the listing you open is for your size and not just the style you like.
Rise and cut
The product names in this catalogue spell out two key details:
- Rise is where the waistband sits. Listings include low rise, mid rise and high rise options. If you are unsure, compare with a pair you already own and like.
- Cut is the shape of the leg. Examples here include skinny (Lucky Brand Mid Rise Ava Skinny), bootcut (Lucky Brand Mid Rise Sweet Boot), straight leg (Lucky Brand High Rise Zoe Straight), flare (Lucky Brand Low Rise Flare) and wide leg (Lucky Brand High Rise Stevie Wide Leg).
The name often includes the wash or colour too, such as Ocean Road, Walnut or Dearest Wash. Fabric can also appear in the name. The Lucky Brand Mid Rise Corduroy Sweet Boot is a corduroy version of a style that otherwise appears in denim.
Brands in this catalogue
Two brands make up most of the range. Lucky Brand has 1,914 products starting from $12.74, and Ashley Stewart has 1,222 starting from $19.75. Smaller selections come from Brooks (30 products, from $34.95), Little Sleepies (11, from $12.00), Lucky in Love (3, from $99.00), Under Armour (2, from $55.00) and HOKA (2, from $99.95). If you want something specific from one of the smaller brands, expect fewer sizes and styles.
Price bands
- $12 to $31.60 (843 products): The entry level. This is where the lowest starting prices for Little Sleepies, Lucky Brand and Ashley Stewart sit. It is a good place to look if price is your main concern or you want a pair for occasional wear.
- $31.60 to $69.50 (1,394 products): The largest band and where the typical price falls. Many of the Lucky Brand denim styles shown here, such as the Sweet Boot at $62.65 and several styles at $69.30, sit in this range. For most buyers this band offers the widest choice of cuts and sizes.
- $69.50 to $149 (758 products): A smaller selection that includes options like the Lucky Brand Mid Rise Corduroy Sweet Boot at $109. Lucky in Love and HOKA start in this band.
- $149 to $229 (38 products): Very few items. Only look here if a specific product you want is priced at this level.
Note that the same style family can fall into different bands. The Sweet Boot appears at $62.65 in one wash and $109 in corduroy. Compare the full product name, not just the style name.
Sales and stores
Of the 3,184 products, 2,648 are listed as on sale. A sale price is common here, so do not treat a discount as a reason to buy on its own. Judge the current price against the bands above.
Products are sold through Ashley Stewart, Lucky Brand, Little Sleepies and Holabird Sports. Many listings, including all the examples above, are available from only one store. That limits how much you can save by comparing retailers. Comparing similar styles across sizes, washes and brands is often more useful.
Common mistakes
- Choosing by waist size alone and ignoring inseam.
- Assuming a style name means the same fabric or price everywhere.
- Buying a rise or cut you have never worn without comparing it to pants you own.
- Paying more because an item is marked on sale, when most items are.
When to pay more
Paying more makes sense when the pair you want only exists in a higher band, such as a particular fabric or a brand that starts at $99 or more. If you find the cut, rise and size you need in the $31.60 to $69.50 band, there is usually little reason to step up.
Checklist
- Know your waist and inseam, and confirm both in the listing.
- Decide on rise: low, mid or high.
- Choose a cut: skinny, bootcut, straight, flare or wide leg.
- Read the full name for wash, colour and fabric.
- Set a budget using the price bands; most choice sits between $31.60 and $69.50.
- Treat sale labels with caution, since most items carry one.
- Check which store sells the item and whether it is available elsewhere.
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