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- As product reviewers who spend their days researching and quality testing the best and newest stuff out there, we’ve come across a few standout pairs of women’s work pants.
- Below are seven pairs of work pants that we absolutely love from Everlane, M.M.LaFleur, and Loft, to name a few.
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Finding the perfect pair of women’s work pants is an odyssey some of us seemingly spend our entire lives traveling.
Day after day, we’re confronted with a never-ending loop of misshapen chinos, leggings that claim to be pants, and the occasional red herring of a great stretch pant that morphs into a deflated parachute by midnight.
But, for all the terrible fits and fabrics out there, there are some really great options — and most of the pants in this list won’t cost you more than $200. They’re all machine-washable, slimming, stretchy without bagging out, and some even have upgrades like adjustable hems so you don’t have to change for different footwear or pay a tailor to cut off the necessary four inches for a petite frame.
This list includes a Sponsored Product that has been suggested by M.M.LaFleur; it also meets our editorial criteria in terms of quality and value.*
Everlane
These pants are stretchy, polished, and flattering — all markers of a quality work pant — but what’s most surprising and delightful about them is their price. They cost a fraction of styles that look and feel just as good, so you can buy one go-to black pair, or multiple colors to rotate through depending on your budget. On the mornings where I’m still waking up as I get dressed, they make creating a business casual outfit incredibly easy. — Connie Chen, senior reporter
Express Columnist Pant
Express
I have these pants in several colors and love them all. These pants have been my go-to for years now, and they’ve always done the job. My main problem when it comes to finding dress pants is finding ones that aren’t too long on me, but Express’ Mid-Rise Ankle Columnist Pant is the perfect length. On top of being the perfect length, these pants are also sleek, comfortable, and high quality. — Victoria Gracie, associate distribution producer
M.M.LaFleur Foster Pant
MM.LaFleur
As a petite 5’2″ lady, pants of any kind are hard to find, but work pants are especially tricky. So many petite brands cut things a tad too short for me, while normal sizes run six to 12 inches too long. M.M.La Fleur’s Foster Pants have an adjustable hem that makes them perfect for women of all heights. When I’m wearing flat shoes, I just tuck up the hem and button it up to get the right length. When I wear heels, I can either let the hem be its normal length or go for an ankle-length look. In addition to the great hem, these pants are also absurdly comfortable, machine washable, sleek, and they don’t wrinkle easily. — Malarie Gokey, deputy editor
* Sponsored by M.M. LaFleur
Loft Slim Pencil Pants
Loft
My wardrobe is very much like Arthur Reade’s, but instead of blue jeans and yellow sweaters, it’s black pants and chunky gray sweaters. Once I find an item I love, I’ll literally stock up like it’s a style apocalypse — and that’s exactly what I did with these Loft pants. The slim and cropped cut is flattering on my short frame, and the mid-rise helps keep my food baby secure. I like that the material is a little thick and stretchy so it feels like more like tailored denim than dress pants. — Jada Wong, senior editor
Dai Coolottes
Dai
Some days I wake up and can’t bear the thought of wearing thigh-hugging pants, no matter how stretchy and soft they may be. Relaxed, wide-legged culottes look as clean as regular work pants, but allow your legs more range of motion and make a meeting-packed Monday feel as nice as a WFH Friday. Dai uses luxe performance fabrics in all its workwear, so these pants are also breathable, pill-resistant, and machine-washable. — Connie Chen, senior reporter
M.M.LaFleur Hockley Pant
MM. LaFleur
The Hockley Pants from MM.LaFleur are my most flattering work pants, and while I love the russet color (pictured above), I probably would have gotten them in the unobtrusive, you-can’t-tell-how-often-I-wear-these black if I had guessed just how much I’d love them.
As I’ve said before, they embody a long list of seeming contradictions: they’re comfortable but flattering, form-fitting but work-appropriate, and structured even though they’re undeniably stretchy. They’re machine-washable, move effortlessly with your body, and the fit lengthens and slims. Plus, they’re technically an update to the Foster Pant, so they have the same adjustable hem to flatter different heights and footwear. — Mara Leighton, senior reporter
Époque Évolution Jet Set Trouser
Époque Évolution
I am obsessed with these washable pants from Epoque Evolution. They feel just like leggings, but a chic front-hem slit makes them look like a luxe pair of trousers. The material is silky with a cool-to-the-touch finish, and it has tons of stretch for a comfy fit. The price is a little excessive, yes, but a really nice pair of real (and less flexible) trousers would cost you about that much anyway.
When I got my pair, the brand wasn’t making petite sizes, so I’m 5-foot-2 and I wear the regular-length pants. They’re a bit long on me, so if I end up getting a second pair, I’ll definitely opt for the new petite hem. It’s also nice to see that both lengths come in sizes up to 16. — Sally Kaplan, senior editor
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