Where to Find Trouser-Style Denim

Trouser-cut jeans have slowly been creeping back into stores and catalogues. Thankfully, for most of us who either can't stand the skinny jean or just can't fit into them, this style is much more forgiving with a looser cut all around and wider leg at the bottom.

Depending on where you shop, the cut and price will vary, but, generally speaking, the trouser is a more dressed up version of the "flared" leg denim cut. So, if you're looking to bag the skinny leg look and want a denim pant that will also take you into evening with a more dressed up top, the trouser cut may be for you. Here is a list of stores that carry the style at a range of price points (ordered in ascending prices).

Sailor Jean - Victoria's Secret: This has a very clean look. The wide leg doesn't make people look like they're swimming in their pants, nor do they make you look sloppy. The pant has a mid-rise and is snug in the thigh area. The only downside is they are on clearance for $19.99, but only come in the 34-inch inseam, but this is good news for those who are tall. (Also try, the Sailor jean by Blue London Jean with the side button detail for $19.99, but, again, only for those who are tall.) Visit www.victoriassecret.com.

Truck Jeans Berlin Trouser - Alloy: Want a lot of color choices? Truck Jeans' Berlin Trouser has six different washes to choose from (from a very pale blue to the darkest ink rinse), plus four different inseams. Prices range from $39.50 to $44.50 depending on length and size ordered. The leg opening is 21 inches. There are slit pockets on the front and back. Visit www.alloy.com.

Blue London Jean - Victoria's Secret: The good thing about this pant is that it comes in different inseams (30-inch, 32-inch and 34-inch inseams) and can be ordered online. The jean has a flat front with slant side pockets and back patch pockets. It has a fairly wide leg, so it may not look as clean or slimming on someone with a more petite stature. The only problem is that it comes in one color, something called "indigo rinse." In other words, a basic blue jean rinse. The price is currently $39.50 on sale. Visit www.victoriassecret.com.

Truck Jeans High-Waist Stretch Jeans - Alloy: These pants are simple, but the detail is in the large scoop pockets on the front and wider leg (at 22 inches). The jean comes in a dark blue wash and is affordable at $39.50. (And there's spandex in them, which is always a plus.) Visit www.alloy.com.

Flare Trouser - New York & Company: A cool dark indigo rinse gives this jean a grown up look, but the tie front sash at the waist gives it some style. The denim is soft and light-weight and is roomy in the waist. These pants run for $49.95. Visit www.nyandcompany.com.

Battery Park Denim Trouser - New York & Company: This comes in a cool faded black wash with a wide waist and three-button tab closure. Welt pockets are in the back, and the pant sits slightly high on the waist. The price is $44.95. Visit www.nyandcompany.com.

Jordin Low-Rise Trouser Jean - Delias: The Jordin has a 20-inch leg opening and comes in a dark indigo rinse. It has flat front side pockets and two simple back pockets. Overall, it's a very simple jean with not a lot of detail and runs for $44.50. Inseams range from 28 inches all the way up to 36 inches. Visit www.delias.com.

1970 Flare Jeans - Levi's: If you're a no-fuss kind of person that always falls back on traditional brands, the Levi's 1970 Flare Jeans, may be the trouser jean you are looking for. This is a reissue of the company's Orange Tab jean from the 60s and 70s. It has a higher rise, slim fit and then a flared leg. Choose from the dark Rachel color, or the more antique wash of Daisy with the worn-in knee. The price is $49.50. www.levi.com.

Romy High-Waist Flare Jean - Delias: Want something a little more fun to kick around in with sneakers? Then try the Romy. These pants have a high waist and cool, front pocket detail (looks like two small pockets stacked on top of one another on each leg). The leg has a 22-inch opening and a 32-inch inseam. The price is $49.50. Visit www.delias.com.

Eva Fit and Flare Jean - Express: This is a slight off-shoot from the typical trouser, because this jean is a little tighter in the hip and thigh area and then flares out in the leg area to a trouser-style hem. This particular denim comes in a lighter blue for a more casual look and contrast stitching. Inseams are available for petite, regular and long. The price is $59.50. Visit www.express.com.

Denim Editor Pant - Express: Express' editor pant cut (sits low on the hips, straight through the thigh and flare leg), it's the perfect cut to get that sleek, pulled-together look with minimal work. I've been wearing this pant to work for a long time now. The great thing is that for outside of work, Express has the Editor cut in denim with a tab closure, back flap pockets and a flat front. Also great is the fact that there's some spandex in there for comfort. Inseams are available for petite, regular and long, and it comes in a nice, slightly dark blue. The price is $69.50. Visit www.express.com.

Randee Dojo Jean - 7 for All Mankind: Low on the hips with a wide leg, 7 for All Mankind's trouser jean has a trendier vibe with the greenish-blue tint and diagonal zip front pockets. Plus, they are very soft with a worn-in, antique look, but they are pricey at $225.00. www.7forallmankind.com.