I have a guy friend who has this whole theory that some higher being know when each girl gets her first period, and then a week or so later, she gets her first pair of "black pants" (tight in just the right places) from the same mysterious higher being.


Its much funnier when he tells the story, trust me.

I have 3 pairs of black pants.... one kinda "typical" black pant for going out, (which fit a bit tighter) a pair of black editor pants from Express ,since they fit a bit looser ,I wear them for pin attire and for other more conservative dress up occasions, and a pair of straight leg looser pants, for more business type dressy events.

In my house it seems like 'black pants' are one word. We'll all be getting ready to go out, and someone will ask, "Are you wearing blackpants?" "Should I go put on blackpants too?" Blackpants tells you how everyone is dressing for the evening. It's so sad and stereotypical, but we all have our stereotypical moments.

The blackpants from 2000 were more of a streachy almmost yoga pant. In fact all of my old ones were regulated to gym pant status about 2 years ago. I like the "new" black pants better. For awhile there the little black skirt was a thing.

does anyone have a pic of these infamous black pants?

So the "old school" sorority pants that are kind of form fitting are out? Like black stretch pants?

And new looser stuff is in?

I was looking for a picture of these infamous pants and vcame across this blog entry . . funny stuff.

http://nightinthebigcity.com/archives/000266.html

This articla actually rates the local bars and includes a category called sorority-ness which is actually rated by the prevalence of black stretchy pants . . .

Life
University watering holes: Where the wild things go

Brian Hudak and Mike Greenwald, Cavalier Daily Staff Writers

The University's Corner boasts a wide selection of shops, restaurants and sketchy townspeople. But perhaps the Corner is best known today for its multitude of fine (and not so fine) watering holes. Students have 10 bars to choose from, all within a three-block radius and no more than a five-minute stumble from the Rotunda. To make your drinking experience one of joy and merriment, we have tapped our kegs of knowledge and those of other bar-hopping veterans to bring you this comprehensive bar-by-bar guide to Corner debauchery. Our goal here is not to promote irresponsible drinking, but to provide you with a resource to aid your quest for responsible fun.

A brief history

Corner bars only have become a staple of student life in recent years. Larry J. Sabato, government and foreign affairs professor, said beer was available at almost every function when he was a student, limiting the need for bars on the Corner. Sabato, who graduated in 1974, said kegs were a common sight all over Grounds, including the Lawn. Students had a very limited selection of bars from which to choose. "Back when I was in school, it was The Virginian. That was always the No. 1 watering hole and eatery," Sabato said.

University President John T. Casteen III, who graduated from the University in 1965, agreed. "I remember two places that might have been called student bars: The Virginian, the only one actually on the Corner, and the Cavalier Cavern," Casteen said.

The Cavalier Cavern was located where the Italian Villa, on Emmet Street, is located today. Casteen said he remembers a bar called The Library, which also was on Emmet Street.

"This place had a basement that was purely a bar, with music on certain nights, and an upper level food service," he said. "Its distinction was that the beer it served was so cold that ice floated in it, with the consequence that one could not taste the beer."

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Board of Visitors Secretary Alexander "Sandy" Gilliam, who graduated from the University in 1955, said other than The Virginian, the Corner did not offer students many opportunities for social drinking. "No other place on the Corner in my time served beer except, I think, a pretty awful restaurant called the CK, which was where the Baja Bean is now, more or less," Gilliam said. "But you went there to eat - badly - not to drink."

Now the Corner boasts 10 bars, all of which serve alcohol until 1:30 a.m.

The Bars

Each bar has been awarded zero to five of the following items, in the following categories:

Fraternity-ness: Kegs.

Sorority-ness: Black, stretchy pants.

Politico-ness: Jefferson cups.

Townie-ness: Corner Crazies.

Sophistication: Carafes of mocha latte.

Baja Bean Restaurante Y Cantina: As the Corner's lone Mexican restaurant, Baja offers excellent margaritas and tasty food. However, most students who choose to dine at Baja drink elsewhere afterwards, though the cantina does offer Dos Equis on draught.

Kegs: 2

Black, stretchy pants: 2.5

Jefferson Cups: 2.5

Corner Crazies: 3.5

Carafes of mocha latte: 2.5

Biltmore Grill: The Biltmore is perhaps the Corner's most popular bar. With a fraternity-like atmosphere, the Biltmore is almost always hopping, especially on Tuesday nights, when they have their $3 pitcher special.

"Besides it being the only legitimate dance option on the Corner, it also has the most steps so, on any given night, one can observe the most drunken revelers stumble, fall and make weak attempts to 'play it off,'" fourth-year Commerce student Ronnie Washington said. But "shame on the Biltmore for recognizing the inelastic demand of beer in a college town, and raising the cost of pitchers on Tuesday nights from $2 to $3."

Kegs: 5

Black, stretchy pants: 5

Jefferson Cups: 3

Corner Crazies: 1

Carafes of mocha latte: 1

Buddhist Bar & Grill: Buddhist is best known for its $5 steak and $1 beer specials on Monday nights. A laid-back alternative to some of the Corner's more crowded bars, Buddhist has an air of sophistication that is absent from many Corner saloons. "I started my 21st birthday party there," fourth-year College student Erin Bell said. "They are known for their good shots."

Kegs: 3

Black, stretchy pants: 4

Jefferson Cups: 2

Corner Crazies: 3

Carafes of mocha latte: 3.5

Coupe De Ville's: Coupe's has become one of the University's premier places to see and be seen, especially on Wednesday nights when Benny Dodd performs.

Though they have a tendency to run out of pitchers on the more crowded nights, Coupe's remains extremely popular and always crowded.

"I am a Coupe's fan. It's just like the 'Cheers' bar - where you go and everyone knows your name and they're always glad you came," fourth-year College student Ginny Rothschild said. Also, Coupe's appeals to everyone, "even if you're not in a frat or sorority, it can be a good social experience," said Fourth-Year Class President Drew Davis, "They both cater to that fratty, preppy population of U.Va."

Kegs: 5

Black, stretchy pants: 5

Jefferson Cups: 5

Corner Crazies: 1.5

Carafes of mocha latte: .5

Greenskeeper: Despite its wide selection of draught beers and large pitchers, the Greenskeeper is almost never crowded. If you never want to wait for a table or a chance at the dartboard, the Greenskeeper is your place.

Kegs: .5

Black, stretchy pants: 1

Jefferson Cups: 1

Corner Crazies: 3

Carafes of mocha latte: 2

Michael's Bistro: The classiest bar on the Corner, the Bistro offers a fine selection of beers including Guinness on draught and Brooklyn Brown Ale. The Bistro also boasts wonderful food, outdoor seating overlooking the Corner and frequent live musical performances.

Kegs: 2

Black, stretchy pants: 3

Jefferson Cups: 3.5

Corner Crazies: 2

Carafes of mocha latte: 5

O'Neill's Irish Pub: O'Neill's is usually crowded and is either a person's favorite or least favorite bar. Popular with student athletes, O'Neill's has pool tables, dartboards and two bars.

University Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Lissa Percopo lists O'Neill's as her favorite Corner pub. "I like the crowd and the people that work there," Percopo said. "The late night appetizers are killer, and in big portions. I'm terrible at pool and darts but with the right drink specials, I think I'm good."

Kegs: 5

Black, stretchy pants: 5

Jefferson Cups: 4

Corner Crazies: 1

Carafes of mocha latte: 1.5

Orbits: Orbits is typically crowded with non-University students. Complete with pool tables and a large bar, Orbits presents a change of pace to the Corner's other establishments.

Kegs: .5

Black, stretchy pants: .5

Jefferson Cups: .5

Corner Crazies: 4.5

Carafes of mocha latte: 2

St. Maarten's Café: Maarten's boasts the best selection of mixed drinks and shooters on the Corner. From Lara's Booty to the Stonewall to the Power Apple, Maarten's has something for all of the University's non-beer drinkers. The late-night menu at Maarten's features seven types of chicken wings. "I've become really enamored with St. Maarten's. It's less of that 'fratty' element that makes the Biltmore more tiresome," Student Council President Joe Bilby said.

"For raucous group behavior, I would always go to St. Maarten's," said Wayne Cozart, Alumni Association director of alumni programs.

Kegs: 2

Black, stretchy pants: 2

Jefferson Cups: 3

Corner Crazies: 3.5

Carafes of mocha latte: 3

The Virginian: Popular with graduate students, The Virginian's claim to fame is its microbrew, Rotunda Thunda. While this bar is small in size, it has played a central part in the University's history.

"For atmosphere, I like The Virginian the best," Cozart said. "However, there is NO good bar bar on the Corner."

Kegs: 1

Black, stretchy pants: .5

Jefferson Cups: 1

Corner Crazies: 3.5

Carafes of mocha latte: 3.5

The Corner has something for everybody, depending on your beverage of choice and mood that evening. But if you are anything like us, you will especially enjoy St. Maarten's, Coupe's and the Bistro and will stay away from Orbits and Greenskeeper.

But don't take Greedak's word for it. Try them for yourself and discover the Corner's hotspots on your own.

nah they still fit the same;-) just better fabric I think.

New black yoga pants are fun though - they are so cute with the wide waistbands! :)

Ah yes...I am waiting for you American girls to discover the Yoga wear of Lululemon...I think it's FINALLY tricking into the USA now (They have 3 stores now in the USA...all in California of course).
My personal favorite is the GROOVE PANT, shown here.

I loved black bitch pants. They always made a girl's ass look good.

I was reading this thread thinking the black pants to which this thread is referring are different from the ones they sell now. I had like 4 pairs of the black pants - all from Express, of course! - and I wore them ALL.THE.TIME. I loved those things. I even had shorts from Express that were the same material - one pair was all black, and the other pair was black w/ the white stripes down the side. Of course they were ultra-short. :)

We referred to them as "booty-pants." (As in, "What are you wearing tonight?" "Oh, my black booty-pants and a cute top." We wore them w/ sweaters in the winter and wah-lah! Badge attire.) Some of the fraternity boys I knew called them "f*@k-me pants."

I miss those things! Yes, mine are all now my workout or Yoga pants as well.

HA We called them "booty-pants" also! And I wore them as badge attire all the time. I even tried wearing them to work as "business casual" right after I graduated....yeah...i'm sure everyone took me seriously.:rolleyes:

This thread needed to be bumped, so the newcomers could revel in its joy. :D

Good lord, this thread made me laugh. I remember those pants as I think I, and everyone I knew, owned those pants in college. Mine are long gone :)

Lululemon is great. They have a store in Chicago. Slowly it is making its way.

In the past year, Chip Wilson (the founder of Lululemon) sold it to an American company. I see that Lululemon is springing up all over the place in the States now. No matter, I really love their pants. :)

Can someone please bring these pants back?

Normally I hate having really old threads bumped, but I woke this morning thinking "god I miss girls wearing the black sorority pants..."

What's the equivalent now?

I am old and live in Pittsburgh, so sometimes I still break out the sorority pants when I need an elastic waist & just don't give a shit.

ROFL! I totally had these when I was in college in 2000, and so did my sisters!

I know I'm not the first person to ask this, but does anyone have a picture? The closest thing I can think of is the fuzzy pants people wear in a set with a zip up top and some own in a million colors, but I'm sure that's not right. I either don't know what these are because a) I'm a Californian (not likely) or b) this thread is 9 years old (more likely).

ETA: Omg I think I know what they are! There's a chick on What Not To Wear who's a welder...I think she was wearing some.

I have a sort-of pair of sorority pants that I got last year (can't remember the name of the store -- it was one of those boutiquey type places in the mall). They're not quite the yoga type from the early decade, but they have the flat front (waist is not elasticized) and the boot cut, and they're stretchy in ways that hug curves the right way while still staying on this side of classy.

LOVE these pants. I'm afraid I'll wear them out and won't be able to find another pair!

O-M-G...............I am totally LOLing about this. Yup, I proudly sported my "sorority girl pants" from Express when I was a collegian............with either my platform sandals if it was warm out, or my thick soled, clunky boots if not.............god those were the DAYS!

When I was in undergrad, the official "going-out" outfit was sorority-girl pants, black ankle-zip boots, a french blue button-up blouse, and a silver beaded necklace. Pass the hunch punch, please!

that was my freshman year or so
that was a good look

What is with the French blue blouses? Someone else on here mentioned those. I mean yeah, we all wore the same cropped sweater from the same store, but it was in different colors.

These were EVERYWHERE on California college campuses in the late 90s. I had several pairs. By the time I was graduating in 2000 they had finally started to lose some steam. They were basically poly/spandex blend boot cut pants. I wore them with boots, or with clunky Steve Madden platform slides that were all the rage then.

They were so popular that I even remember them being mentioned in an email forward that was circulating at the time, called "I'm a Sorority Bitch." I wonder if I can find that email anywhere...

I know exactly what you mean when you say "french blue button up blouse." Found at GAP, Banana Republic or J.Crew.

ETA: FOUND THE EMAIL! In an old GC post, even. This one seems a little different, but I think it's mostly the same. While overall it's ridiculous, so many pieces of it rang true at the time:

"I am a sorority bitch. My daddy is a Lawyer and my mommy stays home and goes shopping to keep me up on the latest fashions since I am
nearly 20 minutes from the mall here at college. I have highlights in my fashionably short hair and my skin is always bronzed despite the three feet of snow outside. Good thing I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee or I'd never make it through the elements! I wear diamond studs in my ears and enough silver jewelry to blind oncoming traffic. I have a frat-boy boyfriend. My frat boy boyfriend and I met freshmen year at the rec center. I spend a lot of my free time at the rec center. I realized after I gained the freshman 15 that working out has got to be my number one priority if I am going to make it through college and still fit into a BeBe dress at graduation. I work out at least once a day and go to the rec when it is the most crowded, that way I am guaranteed to see people and be seen. I love sports bras. I love the way they look with my Adidas running shoes (You know the frat boy gray ones) and my patagonia shorts. Sometimes when I'm feeling fat I'll wear my Derby days t-shirt instead, or something that has my Greek letters plastered on it somewhere. I am very motivated, or at least pretend to be. I carry a coach planner and you'll notice that all major social events are highlighted in pink marker. That way I'll have plenty of time to figure out what I am wearing for our date party on Friday. I often complain about how busy I am, how stressed out school makes me, etc...But only because all my friends and my frat-boy boyfriend and his friends do too. I go out every night. Last night I stayed in though because all my black bootleg pants are at the dry cleaner and I chipped a nail which put me in a wretched mood. All my friends told me this morning that last night was pretty "RANDOM" anyway. Today it is 65 degrees! Time to shed the patagonia pullover and the North Face Jacket! I shower and do my hair every morning before I go to class. I have enough MAC makeup to open my own store. I call Banana Republic "B-REPS" and buy my black pants at "BeBe". I wear bootleg everything. Somedays I try to
look like a frat-boy and wear my bootleg khaki's with my boyfriend's baseball hat. I use words like "sweetheart" and "baby" often as ways of showing my
affection for others. Daddy pays for all my credit card bills. Last night daddy called and was angry that I went over my limit. I tried to explain I was having a bad day and I really needed that new cardigan, but he just wouldn't listen. Sometimes he's so insensitive. I love sex. If I say I don't I am lying. If I go to a late night party, I have intentions of hooking up. If I cry, it is my first time. If I scream, I am being dramatic. If I talk about sex, I am a tease, If I don't I am a closet whore. My frat boy boyfriend and I dont have sex. We make love. HE says there is a big difference. Well, enough boring details of my life... I am running fashionably late so I'd better cut this short! I'm off to meet my sorority bitch friends for coffee to gossip about our frat boy boyfriends and talk
about how much we hate the girls in other sororities. Oh shoot, has anyone seen my pea coat?! Gotta go now, talk to you soon "HONEY"!