Pants with wide, stretchy, yoke-like waistbands

I've had a few pairs of this style, but not this brand. They are very comfortable, feel and look like real jeans, have no useful pockets. You have to be careful of the lycra content. Some brands bag out too much. Usually if you buy them in a shop the clerks know if their product tends to go that way will tell you to buy a size smaller.

Do they make men's. I have a bit of overhang that needs flattening. Too much of that free wine on Delta.

I bought a pair of Jag pull-on jeans with wide waistband in hopes they would have a truly flat front---no zipper bulge. The denim fabric was fine, but the fit was not great (I am petite and slender). They were baggy at he waist, so defeated the purpose for me. I wore them once and then sent them off to the thrift store.

Lo, I have a bunch of these and got them from TravelSmith which is a company we have purchased from for years. The fabric looks great and they are stretchy enough for comfort (and to use tiny European restrooms more easily) yet tight enough at the waist to keep them from sagging (I never wear saggy pants). There is a secret pocket in the waist area where you can hide a credit card or your room key or ID. They have jean style and twill style too. I don't put anything in pockets anyway- I like my secret money belt.

Monte-My husband wears TravelSmith's men's version- the Tori Richard styles for men. www.travelsmith.com/tori-richard-comfort-stretch-carmel-pants/men/pants/803531

Terri Lynn, Thanks, I'll have a look.

I like the 3rd one, the jeans. I think they look flattering and comfortable. I was wondering what I would wear on the plane that wasn't constricting around the waist. I get chilly on planes, but want to be comfy. I think these look nice.

If you don't see an option you like on Travelsmith, try Nordstrom. They have a wide variety of Jag jeans, including crops and colors for spring.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/jag-jeans

Check the sale area too.

I was in a JC Penney store yesterday, and when I was looking through the sales rack I noticed that they had pull-on denim pants with a wide yoke marked down to $12.99! I don't think that they had pockets, though. Normally, I wouldn't wear this type, but I may go back and try them on as they would be comfortable for a long flight.

I got a pair of Jag pull-on jeans last year. I find the waist needs to be pulled up periodically, but they are comfortable and I like the fabrics that brand uses. I noticed the other day that Dillard's carries quite a selection of the Jag brand. I like Travelsmith, but I am afraid they are going to ban me for returning too much stuff. So, now I try to find places where I can feel the fabric and try stuff on.

Thanks everyone for all the responses, reviews and suggestions. Keep 'em coming.

I will definitely check out Dillard's here for this style of pants. It will be great to be able to try them on.

I think I read a post recently with a link about Lee's easy fit pull on jeans. I tried some on the other day at Kohl's. They are as you described with a waist band about 2" and very tight and flat. Got rid of the tummy but not sure how comfortable they would be. I may go back and try again.:)

Barb

Oh yes, and Levi's also has some pull-ons at Kohl's. It must be the new thing.

Barb

Hi Lo, I like to travel in black NYDJ (not your daughter's jeans) boot leg style (I wear a leg money belt, when I do use one). In fact, I have three pairs of these pants. They are made with stretch material, and yet the firm one up as well if one needs it (This one does)… Extremely comfortable and retain their shape in repeated wearings. Nordstrom carries some of them, but I've ordered directly from NYDJ.com as well. http://www.nydj.com/search/bootleg%2Bjeans In fact, I'm thinking of bringing two identical jeans on my upcoming trip. Wray

I purchased some pants like you describe at Dress Barn. Sometimes depending on the cut, I wear a large at Dress Barn, sometimes an XL at Dress Barn Woman. (I am tall.) I bought knit pants made as you described, but they had them in a cotton cloth fabric--khaki, I think.

Hardly anything is more uncomfortable on a plane than zip-up-the-front jeans. I used to wear Levis, but as you try to find a comfortable position for sleeping, that top button digs into your waist! Pull-on jeans are much better. Wish I could find them in the design you describe. I may go to Kohl's, after reading Barb's post.

On a plane, knit yoga pants are very comfortable.

Yes, Rebecca, that top button is a killer.

I went to Dillard's today to try on some JAGs, only to discover that they didn't have anything bigger than a 16. I wear an 18. And they didn't have them in the women's section at all. So I either need to lose 10 pounds or they need to make a regular 18. The plus-size 18W is too big for me in most pants and the shape is never right for this body made out of spare parts. That was well illustrated online at the JAG website. I am shaped like this l l, not like this / \ or this ( ).

Next stop Kohl's for other options. Thanks everyone for all the suggestions.

I went back to JC Penney today, and again searched through the sales racks. This time I found the Lee denim pull ons. They also had them in regular slacks. The denim were originally $50.00, but were marked down to $7.99! Needless to say, I bought them. I may not wear them except for long flights, but at that price it is worth it.

I have recommended these before, but will mention them again. My favorite travel pants are these from Eddie Bauer:

http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/bremerton-stayshape-reg-stretch-twill-pants/21107581/_/A-ebSku_0113983526001006__21107581_catalog10002_en__US

They are stretch twill, have no waistband or pockets, and side zip, so no button at the front. They fit well, are very comfortable on the plane, and look nice (not as casual as yoga pants or jeans). I can hand wash them, press the water out, smooth them out, and hang to dry overnight. Or machine wash and toss in the dryer. They come in sizes 2 to 20, in Petite, Regular, and Tall, in an array of neutral colors.

They are not inexpensive, but are on sale right now for $49. Amazon has them too.