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As an Assistant Commerce Editor, Emily combines her knowledge of retail and styling expertise when covering new trends and offering readers advice on how to shop for and style themselves. Her work has been published in Byrdie, Real Simple, The Knot, and Brides. Emily has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania. We adore these High-Waisted Trouser Pants for adding a pop of color to your traditional corporate attire.
Whether you wear them for work or play, the following trousers are guaranteed to flatter your body in fantastic style. For a more relaxed fit at the waist, these dress pants from Lauren Ralph Lauren are what we recommend. In gray, navy and taupe, you’ll want to pick up all of them for less than $100 a piece.
Grace Karin High-Waist Bow-Knot Pant, $33
Plus, if you want to enjoy a few drinks with your coworkers or go out in town after you clock out, there’s no better pair than these. Invest in this $54 pair that’ll last you for years of commuting, working and living your best life . The oversize button detailing and subtle front pocket stitches are nice touches, too. Top 10 Lists serve as unbiased shopping guides to the most trusted product recommendations on the internet. Products are scored and ranked using an algorithm backed by data consumers find most valuable when making a purchase.
If you feel like you've forgotten how to dress for working in the office, don't worry, we're a little rusty too. But if there's one essential we know to invest in, it's a good pair of black pants. This timeless bottom goes with so many different tops and jackets, can be dressed up or down, and if the style is right, can be worn outside of the office too. Well, that’s Everlane’s mission — supplying basics that look professional but simply feel like your favorite loungewear sets. Another personal favorite, Cider’s Pink Corduroy Pants add more texture to your in-office look and are one of the most relaxed-fit pairs we always reach to.
Maeve The Colette Cropped Linen Wide-Leg Pants, $130
In fact, these pants feel like yoga pants with their stretchy material. Reviewers say the design is great for bigger behinds as the loose leg fits your curves and the tie front highlights your waist. Celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Lupita Nyong'o are fans of the pant style and demonstrate how it goes with just about anything, from cropped sweaters to lacy camisoles to a plain tee. With more than 30 colors beyond black, you'll be tempted to stock up on a few shades. When it comes to footwear, Michelle, who created a spring shoe edit with DSW, says you can't go wrong with a closed toe heel for the office though you can also play with contrast. "I love juxtaposition of a trouser — which is something that's normally quite dressy — with something that's simple," Michelle once told InStyle.
You may want to pick up a bundle of practical white T-shirts, too, for wearing with these bottoms. Unless you don't mind running to the dry cleaners every time your pants get dirty, you want to look for machine washable styles to save you time and money. Thankfully, more brands offer work clothes that can be washed at home. And depending on the label and item, you don't always have to follow the "dry clean only" instructions. You also may want to look for fabrics that have some stretch, so the pants stay comfortable and retain their shape throughout the day.
The ’80s Italian Wool Pant, $128
We are reader-supported and may earn a commission when you shop through our links. There’s a reason Boss has lived on for decades — it doesn’t fail in the men’s luxury fashion department. Specifically, its Genius Stretch Tailored Slim-Fit Pants undoubtedly will look good on anyone and pair well with this sports coat ($69).
While choosing a silhouette comes down to your personal preference and style, Michelle has some tips. "For loose pants, I always look for a front pleated trouser. I think the pleats help create a small waist and drop nicely around your curves," says Michelle. "For fitted pants, I like to make sure that it's tight around the thigh/knee down. What I dislike most is something not being here nor there. It should be flowy or fitted, not in-between." You know Spanx for its iconic shapewear, and with their Perfect Pant, you can harness all their shaping power in a stylish pant. These might fool you as leggings with their comfy pull on design and four-way stretch ponte fabric, but the pleat down the middle and flare leg is dressier. The pants smooth your middle with their high rise and hidden stomach shaping.
Just Wing It Paperbag Waist Cropped Pants, $54
The straight, slightly cropped leg is not too tight nor too loose and pairs nicely with a variety of tops and shoes. The style features the brand's signature front-perfecting pockets, which create a smooth, sculpted look. Made from responsibly grown cotton, the fabric is stretchy and breathable and can be machine washed, so you don't have to worry about racking up a hefty dry cleaning bill. They come in regular, tall, and petite sizing meaning no hemming is required.
If you work in an office where you have to wear pants even in the hot summer, a linen style will keep you covered and cool. The fabric is loosely woven, so it's very breathable and lightweight, making it one of our writer's favorite summer fabrics. This style from Reformation is 100 percent linen, so you won't sweat during your commute or freeze inside your air conditioned office. We like how this pant has a structured flare leg and piping down the middle, so it doesn't give off full-on vacation vibes. Note that linen does tend to wrinkle, but like our writer says, that's part of the charm.
