For GA: Fabulous Pants

This post is for my dear friend GA who has lost 24 lbs in a mere 5 months.  I am so proud of you!

Must have #1:  The Black Pant

Nothing hides the bulge like a well tailored black pant in a high quality, drapy fabric.

A great black pant has a flat front (absolutely no pleats!), hits you right below the belly button (mid-rise), is fitted through the hip and thighs, and then has a tailored trouser leg (not skinny, not flared - just straight).  Invest in a high quality fabric so it drapes beautifully, and find a good tailor to make sure it fits you perfectly.  You only need 1 great black pant so spend the money to make sure you look and feel 100% confident when you're wearing them. 

Whatever you do, don't buy anything with these words in the description: shiny, silk, jersey (even if it's wool jersey), wide leg, flannel, acrylic, polyester (and other man made materials).

J.Crew Cafe Trouser in a Super 120s merino wool
I have a pair and I feel really put together whenever I wear them (even on fat days).
Totally affordable at $135 and goes up to size 16.

St. John Stretch Wool Pant $595
Look at how beautifully these pants drape on the model.  Available up to size 16.

Lafayette 148 Stretch Wool Menswear Pants $398
These go from size 14-24 and are available at Salon Z at Saks.

Must Have #2: A Great Pair of Jeans

Bootcut jeans are your friend.  The good news is that you don't need to spend a lot of money to get a great pair of jeans.  These Gap Sexy Bootcut jeans fit and feel great, and the best part is that it doesn't break the bank at $59.50.  Available up to size 20 online.

Gap Sexy Bootcut Jeans in Medium Tint $59.50 Gap.com