STYLE : FASHION : Fancy Pants

Last year, almost no one wore fancy evening pantsuits. This year, evening pant ensembles are part of every major designer’s fall collection--for good reason. Not only are pantsuits contemporary and chic, they’re sensibly warm on a winter’s eve and remarkably comfortable as well. Choices run the gamut from wide-legged velvet and silk chiffon to tailored styles encrusted with rich embroidery and beadwork. Finish off a pantsuit look with large, glittery earrings or the season’s newest choker necklace. For footwear, choose shiny evening flats or glamorous heels.