Cool Stuff: Hot Pants

$17 Vince Camuto black leggings, $11 velour joggers, and choose what you pay for Everlane's Italian Slouchy Pant during these spring sales

Ankle-length pants at HM, also available in black for $19.99 today. (HM)

Among flowers blooming, seeing the sun past 6 pm, and feeling a breeze around our ankles again, one of spring's most pleasant boons is sales on sales. For us in the blustery NW, we can stock up on several years' worth of wardrobe staples with one sale on winter clothing.

If you want vintage Levis, go to a local boutique. Today there are some major steals on pants, leggings and more. Here is our roundup of some of the best deals on bottoms in my favorite clearance season.

An easy way to up the ante if a tee shirt and sneakers are your daily uniform. (MissguidedUS)

Missguided –  High Waisted Black Crepe Pants

I love a versatile pair of black pants with a higher-sitting waistline that simultaneously make any t-shirt look stylish and give me room to eat an enormous meal. As someone who lives in jeans and sneakers, this is a $31 upgrade that will prove more comfortable at work or on the weekends.

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A staple that always looks polished. (Everlane)

Everlane – Italian GoWeave Slouchy Pant

The coolest, most-thoughtfully made line of closet fundamentals is featuring these timeless slouchy pants (regularly $120) for $96. Or $84, your choice. The 100% wool is spun in Italy and wrinkle-resistant, with a looser, menswear-inspired fit.

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Only a few left in XS and M! (Nordstrom Rack)

Nordstrom Rack – Vince Camuto Ponte Leggings

If you need to re-up on this essential item, why not pay fast fashion prices for a designer garment. Regularly $50, these bad boys are only $17.17 right now. Get em while you can.

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Cute with heels, yes, but more realistically, great with sneakers. (Boohoo)

Boohoo – Saskia Athleisure Sports Stripe Velour Skinny Jogger

A pair of velour joggers may be the apex of comfort and street style. The higher waist will look great with a crop top or a tee tucked in, and the flattering burgundy color makes it easy for those of us with primarily black wardrobes to have a little fun this spring. Grab them for $11 today.

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I’m not sure at what point one can say they have enough black plants. (HM)

H&M – Ankle-Length Pants

These pants flatter every figure, and come in a houndstooth pattern along with this black pair. The straight-cut legs have seams down the front that give it a slacks vibe, and the jersey material has just enough stiffness for a stylish shape with most tops. $19.99.

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