If you’re spending eight hours with ‘em, you might as well like ‘em. That’s why I'm here to help you find cute, cozy alternatives that fit and feel just as good.
Why do I love these so much? Easy—they’re ridiculously versatile. Call them my go-to pants for work, which have seen me through everything from chilly mornings to packed, sweaty subway rides.
Aritzia Effortless Pants
These are slim, sleek, and extremely easy to style.
High Rise Bootcut Pants
As a girl with bigger hips and thighs, I loved that these still fit my waist without gaping and weren’t too tight.
Halara High Waisted Pants
Perhaps the closest to that “sweatpant” feeling on our list, these pull-on trousers from Old Navy win the comfy award, but don’t let those refined-looking pleats fool you.
Extra High-Waisted SleekTech Pleated Trousers - Old Navy - Gap
I loved pairing them with big, slouchy sweaters in the office, staying as comfy and cozy as one can at a desk buried under a never-ending to-do list.
Slim Straight Ponte Pants with Targeted Compression
If you’re aiming for a no-frills approach to dressing, invest in the Daytona trousers, a wide-cut pair of pants that can slot into an outfit formula with ease.
THE FRANKIE SHOP Daytona pleated grain de poudre wide-leg pants
With a high-rise waistband and and a barrel silhouette, you don't need to worry about gaping fabric (or needing a belt).
High-Rise Barrel-Leg Pants
I’d choose these trousers, which have a voluminous shape and an easy-to-style color palette.
Hailey Bieber Pants
Zara's long pants are especially good when you have a dress code requiring heels.
ZARA ZW COLLECTION FRONT PLEAT TROUSERS
Let's say your trouser collection has already covered the basics. Which pair comes next? Mango's plaid pants are the answer, and they'll earn you tons of compliments.
Wide-leg check suit trousers - Women | MANGO Philippines
Reformation’s Gale pants put a sultry twist on tailored trousers with satin fabric. Style these with the brand's matching top for an elegant edge.
Reformation Gale Satin Mid-Rise Bias Pants
While most tailored trousers are cut with a bit of room, slim-fit pants like Theory's offer a more contoured design that are great for playing with proportions.
Theory Slim Ankle Pants
Uniqlo's bootcut tailored trousers have a nice bell-bottom shape that gives them a fun sense of movement.
WOMEN'S SMART FLARE PANTS
For sweltering fall days that feel more like summer, slip into Everlane's linen trousers. These breathable pants will keep you nice and cool.
The Linen Way-High® Drape Pant | Black
Coordinate yours with earthy brown accessories to really amp up the old-school appeal.
Favorite Daughter Fiona Houndstooth Ankle Straight Leg Pants
Not every pair of trousers can last in your wardrobe all year round, but these pleated pants from & Other Stories are the exception.
Women's Tailored trouser
Veronica Beard's pants are a fascinating hybrid between the typical silhouette and the convenience of cargos, with its large belt loops and side flap pockets.
Veronica Beard Cargo Pocket Trousers | Neutrals
For your next going-out outfit, try a pair of leather trousers.
AGOLDE Women's 90s Pinch Waist High Rise Jeans
A good wide-leg trouser can add a lot to any outfit.