The Best Black Pants for Your Body Shape

Having a pair of black pants in your wardrobe can make getting dressed so much easier. Black pants go with any color, they can be casual or dressy and they are slimming when they fit well. I don't know of any woman who doesn't have a pair of black pants in her wardrobe. The question is, "Are they the best black pants for your body shape?"

Black pants alone are not going to solve all of your wardrobe woes. But, the best black pants for your body may. Here are a few tips to help you find the black pants that will make you look like a million bucks!

1. Go for quality fabrics. This doesn't necessarily mean expensive, but the fabric should drape well and feel good against your skin. Krazy Larry pants (www.krazylarrypants.com) have a nutty name, but their microfiber fabric is simply the best!

2. Buy easy to care for fabrics. If you have to dry clean your black pants every other time you wear them then you will probably find them in your dry cleaning pile more often than hanging in your closet. Purchase black pants that have a nice drape, good feel and are washable. This will make all the difference in the world. Krazy Larry pants are washable and wrinkle resistant so I always recommend these to clients.

3. Buyers beware of awkward pockets. Some body shapes look great with a little pocket as a distraction. But, many body shapes look so much better without pockets. And, as women, we shouldn't be carrying things in our pockets anyway!

4. If they don't fit perfectly in all the right places the get them altered. You can take a good pair of black pants and make the the best black pants ever with a little alterations. Face it, they weren't made for your body specifically...why would they fit you like a glove without a little nip and tuck?

If you are an hourglass:

You have a wonderful figure that you can show off. Smooth, clean lines help to bring the attention to your feminine curves. Pants without a waistband and simple styling is best for your body shape. Go for a boot cut or if you are a smaller size a slim pant.

If you are an inverted triangle:

You are smaller in the waist and hips than in the shoulders or bust. A small, flap pocket on the back of your pants will help to balance your figure without adding bulk. You can get away with a trouser cut as long as the front pockets don't gape open. Watch the fit, these are supposed to be loose. You can also wear a skinny pant if you are on the smaller side.

If you are an oval:

Pants are probably difficult to find and be comfortable. Look for pants without pockets as they will typically add bulk around the middle. A hidden elastic waistband is perfect for your shape. Side zip and a straight leg will help you to look your best in black pants.

If your are a rectangle:

You are shaped very much like the inverted triangle in your waist and hips. You will be able to wear just about any pant that you like as long as there is not too much of a contour in the waistband. Pants that are smooth and simple look best with jackets that have interesting shapes and long tunics.

If you are a triangle:

Pants are probably an area of frustration for you. With a small waist, larger hips and thighs you suffer the "gap in the back" syndrome most often. Alterations are going to be your friend. If you buy simple cut pants with no pockets alterations are easy and inexpensive. Find a style with no waistband and lot of contour. This means, hold the pants up and if you see a smile occur between the front and back of the pants then they have contour. The bigger the smile, the better the fit for a triangle.

Once you find the best black pants for your body shape then you should buy a couple. I recommend that you go to www.bestblackpants.com to start your search! They should always be clean and ready to go at a moments notice. I would even suggest that you buy a couple of pairs and have them hemmed for flats and heels.