You should look at the type of waistband. Is it rolled, drawstring, flat? Factor the type of tops you wear when buying your pants. If you wear your tops long, you might need a pant with a flat waistband so your tops won’t look bumpy around your midsection. If you wear your tops short, you might want a higher waist to cover your stomach or a quilted waistband to coordinate with your tops.
2. Examine the fit.
Look at your waistband and think, “hip to hip, no dip.” If the waist dips in the middle, the fit can create a dreaded camel toe. Look at the crotch for cat-line whiskers. If it the pants have deep whiskers, the crotch is more than likely too small. Look at the butt and back of the thighs. An ill-fitting garment may be baggy in one area, but too tight in another. If you see seems pulling, it creates unflattering lines and buldges under the butt. A poor-fitting garment that's too small can make you look larger than a size up. Garments are never consistent, so you should never wrap your head around being a certain size or having to size-up. Most brands have rip-out tags…so no one will know what size you bought but you. In one brand alone, I have bought anywhere from a size 2 to a size 8.
3. Scrutinize the material.
If you don’t feel comfortable bending over in the store, check for fabric sheerness by bending your knee up. If you can see sheerness at the knee, the material is too thin. Store lighting is set up to flatter the customer, which is why a lot of higher-end stores omit using florescent and opt for track lights. Studio track lights highlight to make you look good, but also cast shadows that conceal imperfections. Don’t rule out sheerness because you inspected the material in the store. Take your pants home and try them on in bright, natural light. Your tag and underwear shouldn't show bending over, and it definitely shouldn't show standing up. If you are wearing neutral underwear with bright colors or black underwear with dark colors, the material shouldn't be so thin it shows your underwear.
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4. Remember the purpose.
Don’t buy a garment without remembering why you need it. What type of fitness are you using them for? A thicker material like herringbone or pique may feel really cozy for lounging around, but may be too thick for activities like hot yoga. Cotton fabrics might breathe a little better, but may not retain body heat in the winter. Are you planning on using your iPhone, mp3 player, or carrying energy gels? A zipper pocket may be a great feature, but may not work if your iPhone doesn't fit. Zipper pulls may poke you if you are doing crunches or practicing yoga. Check to see if the garment has the “extras” you need and won’t hinder your performance. A garment without a clear purpose is bound be forgotten about in the closet.
5. Don’t be afraid to walk away.
If you have to size up for fit that is fine, but never size up to compensate for poor quality. If it fits poorly, it’s not your body. No person can look great in every garment in the store. It is better to wait for a new item to be released than to jump on one that you really like, despite the fit or quality not being up to standard. Focusing on quality and great fit will ensure that you love your garment just as much as the day you bought it.
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