Five pairs of black pants that perfectly hug your curves

Carolyn's pick

"Finding the perfect pair of pants that can carry me through a busy day in the Chatelaine Kitchen and into evening events was like a treasure hunt. These Jones New York slacks hug me in all the right places, create a sleek, elongating effect and look crisp from cookie baking to after-work cocktails."

The Sloane Classic-Fit, $108, Jones New York.

Secret slimmer

Boot Cut Original Comfort Pants, $34, Reitmans.

Wash and go

Women's Regular Washable Wool Curvy Modern Pants, $104, Lands' End.

Best basic

Curvy Promenade Pants, $113, Ann Taylor.

Cute and cropped

Curvy Twill Super Crops, $70, Talbots.

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