Finding the right pants can be hard. For starters, you don't have to directly deal with the big question that plagues the entire plus size fashion - does it look good? Will it make me look better than I really am? As a rule, pants are strictly about freedom of movement, it all boils down to being able to move around physically and not having your clothes restrain your activities.
Pants are always nice, they never exceed that line and become beautiful. When choosing to wear something that looks attractive below the waist line, chances are you are going to opt for a pair of shoes. The only time I can imagine someone noticing your pants is when you don't have them on you. :)
Anyway, I consider myself lucky when it comes to selecting plus size pants. The way I am built I need fabrics that breathe. This more or less rules out denim and blue jeans from my choice of pants. I do have to be very picky when it comes to their design though, I don't want to look like I'm about to go to the office when attending a casual party.
But then again, I do love challenges, especially one where I'll end up looking smart and feeling good about myself.