Agree heartily with Denise on the LL Bean credit card - it's a no-lose situation. She didn't even mention that they offer "Bean bucks" back on every order - 3% back from orders from Bean (tho' they're offering double bucks through this month!) and 1% on all other purchases.

I order a lot from LL Bean; they carry fitness clothing, a limited amount of cycling clothing, hiking and paddling clothing and gear, travel clothing and gear, as well as "normal" clothing. They have recently added a lower-rise, boot cut silouette (how do you spell that?!) to their womens pants and jeans lineup, which is the only cut I will wear. It's not ultra low-rise, by any means (I'm 44, after all!), but is a much more modern cut (just say no to high waists and tapered pants legs!!!) Lands End has added this cut too, but since I don't get free shipping from them (or Bean Bucks!), I don't order from them as much.

Just ordered from Bean this week (to get my double bucks!), some of the new "vintage cords" in the modern cut as well as some twills and can't wait to get them. I'm pretty curvy in the bum and thighs for my size (petite), and Bean's clothes fit me very well!

Emily