What 7-Day knit pants are and how the styles differ
7-Day is Woman Within's pull-on bottoms collection: every style shares a full elastic waistband and no zip or button, in soft knit or cotton denim.
7-Day is Woman Within's pull-on bottoms collection, not one pant. Every style — knit or denim, straight-leg or wide-leg, capri or short — shares one common design feature: a full, covered elastic waistband, with no zip or button to fasten.
What ties every 7-Day collection style together
The waistband is the constant. Every 7-Day pant, capri, and short has a full elastic waistband that covers the entire waist — no partial elastic at the back, no zip, no button. It pulls on and holds without digging, and two side-seam pockets carry through most of the line, including the 7-Day Straight-Leg Knit Pant.
- Pull-on construction — no zip, no button
- Full, covered elastic waistband on every style
- Two side-seam pockets on most pants and shorts
- Available across Petite, Petite Short, Average, and Tall lengths, depending on the style
Knit vs. denim: what actually changes
The fabric is the real difference, not the waistband. The knit side is a soft, breathable cotton/poly interlock with lasting stretch and recovery. The denim side is 100% cotton, with a faux fly and button sewn on for the look of a classic jean. Both use the same full elastic waistband underneath.
| Style | Fabric | Closure Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Straight-Leg Knit Pant | Cotton/poly interlock knit | Full elastic waistband, no zip or button |
| 7-Day Knit Capri | Cotton/poly interlock knit | Full elastic waistband, no zip or button |
| 7-Day Wide-Leg Knit Pant | Cotton/poly interlock knit | Full elastic waistband, no zip or button |
| 7-Day Straight-Leg Cotton Denim Pant | 100% cotton | Full elastic waistband with a faux fly and button |
Which length and leg shape fits you?
Match the leg shape to how you want it to move, then match the inseam to your height. 7-Day comes in Petite, Petite Short, Average, and Tall wherever the style offers it.
| Style | Leg Shape | Inseam Options |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Straight-Leg Knit Pant | Straight | Average 30″, Petite 28″, Petite short 26″, Tall 33″ |
| 7-Day Knit Capri | Cropped | Average 21″, Petite 19″ |
| 7-Day Wide-Leg Knit Pant | Wide | Average 29″, Petite 27″, Petite short 25″, Tall 33″ |
| 7-Day Knit Short | Short | 9″ inseam |
| 7-Day Knit Bermuda Shorts | Bermuda | 12″ inseam |
| 7-Day Straight-Leg Cotton Denim Pant | Straight | Average 30″, Petite 28″, Tall 34″ |
How do 7-Day pants really fit?
Reviewers say the waistband stays in place without feeling tight, and the thigh and calf have real room to move. Fit varies by style rather than following one rule: the knit styles run roomy enough that some shoppers order a size down, and calf circumference has been reported to vary from pair to pair even within the same style. Measure before you buy rather than reordering your usual size on autopilot.
The 7-Day collection spans sizes 10W–44W, in the knit pants line and its denim counterparts, plus Petite, Petite Short, women's Average and Tall lengths as well. If you already know your 7-Day size in one style, treat it as a starting point — not a guarantee — when you try another, especially moving between the Knit Capri and a Wide-Leg Knit Pant.
Frequently asked questions
What does 7-Day mean at Woman Within?
7-Day names Woman Within's pull-on bottoms collection, not a single pant. Every style — knit or denim, in straight-leg, wide-leg, capri, short, or Bermuda — shares a full elastic waistband with no zip or button to fasten.
Do 7-Day knit pants have pockets?
Yes. The 7-Day Straight-Leg Knit Pant and Knit Short both have two side-seam pockets built with no added bulk, and the same construction carries through most of the knit and denim styles in the line.
Do 7-Day pants come in petite and tall lengths?
Most 7-Day styles do, yes. The Straight-Leg Knit Pant offers Average, Petite, Petite Short, and Tall inseams, and the Wide-Leg Knit Pant matches that range too. Short styles like the 7-Day Knit Short come in one length and inseam lengths are noted on our product pages.
Is 7-Day knit fabric heavy or lightweight?
It's a soft, breathable cotton/poly interlock knit with lasting stretch and recovery, built for everyday wear rather than heavy structure. The denim styles use 100% cotton instead, for a firmer, classic-jean feel.