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Best Sustainably-Made Work Pants
Reformation Mason Pant
Best Sustainably-Made Work Pants
Reformation Mason Pant
Credit: Reformation
Reformation uses Tencel fabric made from eucalyptus fibers in closed-loop production. Not only do your pants look good, but you can feel good wearing them.
Sizes: 0-12, 14–24 (sold here)
Colors: Black, Cafe, Khaki, Mineral, and more
Best Comfortable Work Pants
High Sport Kick Cropped Stretch-Cotton Flared Pants
Best Comfortable Work Pants
High Sport Kick Cropped Stretch-Cotton Flared Pants
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Like the most opulent sweats that you can wear to work, High Sport’s knit pants will keep you comfy all day long.
Sizes: XS–XL
Colors: Black, Blue, Yellow
Best No-Wrinkle Work Pants
Pleats Please Issey Miyake Float Trousers
Best No-Wrinkle Work Pants
Pleats Please Issey Miyake Float Trousers
Credit: Ssense
No steaming necessary. These pleated pants won’t risk wrinkling while you’re driving to work or taking the subway.
Sizes: 2-5
Color: Black
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Best Linen Work Pants
Everlane The Linen Way-High Drape Pant
Best Linen Work Pants
Everlane The Linen Way-High Drape Pant
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These lightweight linen pants will be a lifesaver when temperatures heat up. Days at the office will be no sweat.
Sizes: 00–16
Inseam: 30″
Colors: Canvas, Navy, Kalamata
What reviewers are saying: “It is so hard to find a linen pant that is not see through. These pants breath and are such good quality…. no pesky undergarment lines detected. I would love to own these in every color.”
Best Bold Work Pants
Argent Pleated Trouser in Seasonless Wool
Best Bold Work Pants
Argent Pleated Trouser in Seasonless Wool
Credit: Argent
“I’m all about a bold color for summer,” says Argent’s Christeson. “My favorite combination is simply to pair [these pants] with a white tank top—it’s classic, but it always works!”
Sizes: 0–14
Colors: Bright Pink, Navy, Black
What reviewers are saying: “These trousers have become my go to every day staple. I can dress them up, or wear them with sneakers, and they never fail to get compliments.”
Best Washable Work Pants
Banana Republic Avery Straight-Fit Washable Wool-Blend Ankle Pant
Best Washable Work Pants
Banana Republic Avery Straight-Fit Washable Wool-Blend Ankle Pant
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Keep things simple with a pair of work pants that you can actually throw in the wash when they’re in need of a rinse.
Sizes: 0–20
Inseam: 27″
Color: Navy
What reviewers are saying: “Great light weight pant for three seasons at office. Received a compliment first morning I wore them!”
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Best Durable Work Pants
Alex Mill Neil Pant
Best Durable Work Pants
Alex Mill Neil Pant
Credit: Alex Mill
Wide front pockets and a durable military-inspired herringbone fabric make these a practical choice for work that requires you to be on-the-go.
Sizes: 0–14
Inseam: 29″
Colors: Ecru, Green, Blue, Black
What reviewers are saying: “Good transitional pant for work or play. Nice that it has the buttons at the waistband to make the waist a little roomier when needed.”
Best Work Jeans
Khaite Abigail Jeans
Best Work Jeans
Khaite Abigail Jeans
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Jeans can work for the office, even in a more formal setting. A dark wash and slim fit keep things feeling professional.
Sizes: 23–33
Inseam: 28.75″
Color: Deep Blue
Best Celebrity-Approved Work Pants
WARDROBE.NYC + Hailey Bieber Pants
Best Celebrity-Approved Work Pants
WARDROBE.NYC + Hailey Bieber Pants
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For those who obsessively follow Hailey Bieber’s street style, these wool trousers from her closet are worth adding to your lineup.
Sizes: XXS–XL
Colors: Sand, Black
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Best Luxury Work Pant
The Row Igor Pant
Best Luxury Work Pant
The Row Igor Pant
Credit: The Row
The Row’s Igor pants are the sort of item you can as easily wear in ten years as you can now. First, because it’s cut from the highest quality fabric. Second, because the silhouette is timeless.
Sizes: 0–14
Color: Black
Best Satin Work Pants
Vince Satin Bias Pant
Best Satin Work Pants
Vince Satin Bias Pant
Credit: Vince
In the middle of summer, you want to make sure your work pants are light, comfortable, and breezy—almost like you’ve shown up in pajamas.
Sizes: XXS-XL
Color: White, Pink, Blue, Yellow, and Black
Best Navy Trousers
Tibi Stella Twill Wide-Leg Trousers
Best Navy Trousers
Tibi Stella Twill Wide-Leg Trousers
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This easy trouser silhouette, with a wide leg and front pleats, is easy to dress up or down. (Read: It’s a work pant you can also wear outside of the office.)
Sizes: 00–14
Inseam: 27.8″
Color: Navy
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Best Linen Pants
Madewell The Harlow Wide-Leg Pant
Best Linen Pants
Madewell The Harlow Wide-Leg Pant
Credit: Madewell
Loose linen trousers are perfect for styling with chunky sneakers or an on-trend suit vest. Finish both looks with a pair of smart loafers.
Sizes: 00–16
Inseam: 30″
Colors: Blue, Yellow, Green, and Black
Best Carpenter Pants
Still Here Subway Pants
Best Carpenter Pants
Still Here Subway Pants
Credit: Still Here
For casual offices, a pair of carpenter-inspired work pants are a cool addition to the lineup.
Sizes: 22–32
Inseam: Varies by size
Colors: Bone, Cloud, Indigo, Black, and more
Best Under-$50 Work Pants
Uniqlo Wide-Fit Pleated Pants
Best Under-$50 Work Pants
Uniqlo Wide-Fit Pleated Pants
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For a work uniform on a budget, try these Uniqlo pants. They’re designed in five colors with a wide-leg and high-rise fit.
Sizes: XXS–XXL
Inseam: Varies by size
Colors: Grey, Black, White, Brown, and more
What reviewers are saying: “This is my third pair of these pleated pants and I absolutely love them. They’re comfortable, and very classy/formal but can be dressed either up or down. They are a bit long- they reach exactly under earth my ankles but it’s fine with shoes on!”
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Best Drawstring Work Pants
Toteme Cotton Navy
Best Drawstring Work Pants
Toteme Cotton Navy
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Toteme has mastered the art of easy elegance. Slip into these drawstring pants and spend your day at the desk in comfort.
Sizes: 30–44
Color: Navy
Best Leather Work Pants
Proenza Schouler White Label Leather Straight-Leg Trousers
Best Leather Work Pants
Proenza Schouler White Label Leather Straight-Leg Trousers
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Add a hint of edge to your office look by swapping out your standard trousers for a little something leather. These pants are perfectly cool with a half-tucked Oxford shirt.
Sizes: 0–12
Inseam: 32.2″
Color: Black
The Crowd-Favorite Work Pants
Wilfred The Effortless Trouser
The Crowd-Favorite Work Pants
Wilfred The Effortless Trouser
Credit: Aritzia
These single-pleat Aritzia pants have racked up hundreds of five-star reviews with many wearers commenting on both the comfort and fit.
Sizes: 00–16
Inseam: Varies by size
Colors: Black, Birch, Cognac, Grey, and more
What reviewers are saying: “I just LOVE these pants! I have them in three colors and wear [them] all the time. They are so amazing. I’m 5’4″ and the regular length is long on me, even with platform sneakers, so I got them hemmed about an inch.”
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