Have always been curious about the highly-raved J. Crew pixie pant. It is basically a pair of thick leggings made of stretchy fabric. With all the non-stop promotions at J. Crew, it is so hard not to try them. But even with the 25% or 30% off, this would be still more than $75. To me, it is a bit pricey for a pair of leggings.
Then, I hopped over to the factory website and saw the Ponte Pant which is made of the same stretchy fabric. Since I had to finish some Christmas shopping on the site, might as well give that a try.
Missoni for Target top
J. Crew Factory Ponte Pant in size 4 (buy here)
Aquatalia by Marvin K Minnow boots
The reviews on the pixie pant suggest to go a size up as it fits small. I was contemplating on getting a size up for this factory version. But then if the fabric is stretchy, guess I will take a chance to get my normal size and hopefully it will stretch out more as I wear them.
Please excuse my rear as I want to show you guys that this does not really hug your hips like other leggings made of thin fabric. I can probably get away with wearing these as pants. I know, treating leggings as pants is a no-no (unless you're toothpick slim :)
Wearing these out for the first time. So I am more comfortable having a long cardigan. I would suggest go with your regular size on these pants. There is enough fabric for stretching. If you go a size bigger, you might end up having extra fabric hugging your thighs and around your knees.
I like the fact that the zipper is on the side. The pixie pant has a back zipper. The ponte pant version has a side zipper with a hook. If the pixie pant is the same way, the hook would be bothering me when I'm sitting down. Hate hook poking on my skin.
Factory is offering 40% off all orders. If you're thinking of getting it, this would be a great deal. I got mine with 30% off and free shipping, making it a little bit over $50. Next time when I'm at the J. Crew store, would have to check out the pixie pant and compare the fabric of the two. I want another grey pair and the factory version only offers in black and navy.
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