As a child, I distinctly recall my mother’s tendency to buy in bulk, i.e., she would find a sweater or shirt that she liked, and buy every conceivable colorway. At the time, I thought it was mildly insane, and severely limiting (after all, my mother rarely shopped and so focusing her efforts on a single product seemed a little…boring?), but these days, I’m thinking it was pretty brilliant. After all, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to really zero in on the things that both appeal to my sensibility and my body—at this point, I pretty much know what flatters, and what doesn’t. (This is why I don’t buy skinny jeans.)

Which brings me to these Citizens of Humanity jeans: I couldn’t resist the ivory color when it first hit the racks a few weeks ago. Despite the seemingly eccentric print, they are arguably some of the most versatile pants I own. They go with everything, plus the subtle flare above the ankle is supremely flattering (and they’re not low-rise at all, which is my biggest pet peeve these days). I’m getting so much wear out of them, I’m thinking about buying them in navy, too. (My husband protests every time I put them on…placing him firmly in the “NO MORE CRAZY PANTS CAMP.”)  Thoughts? And spill your guts, please: Are there any pieces you tend to buy in bulk, or is it always a brief, one-off love affair for you?

CITIZENS OF HUMANITY “MANDY” JEANS, $189.00, Shopbop.