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Easy Office Outfits Start with These Work Pants

Master your power look in some snazzy slacks.

By Sara Klausing
best work pants for women 2023
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It shouldn't be a struggle to find a good pair of work pants. Thanks to an influx of flattering pant options from a range of brands, these days it really isn't. Ideally, you'll want work pants that are stylish, professional, and comfortable for wearing all day at the office.

Our Top Picks

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    City Sleek Pants

    Most Versatile Work Pants

    Lululemon City Sleek Pants

    $128 at Lululemon
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    Travelers Classic No Tummy Pants

    Best Cropped Work Pants

    Chicos Travelers Classic No Tummy Pants

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    Sloane Tailored Pant

    Best Tailored Work Pants

    Abercrombie Sloane Tailored Pant

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    The Perfect Pants

    Most Comfortable Work Pants

    Spanx The Perfect Pants

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    Bright Blue High-Waisted Wide-Leg Tailored Pants

    Best Bright Work Pants

    ASOS Bright Blue High-Waisted Wide-Leg Tailored Pants

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From skinny and slim-fit to flare and wide-leg styles, there is a silhouette for everyone. Plus, affordable options from retailers like Amazon and H&M are delivering stylish options that won't break the bank. If you want to splurge a little bit more, then premium investment pieces from Spanx and Good American can help you do just that.

Whichever trousers you choose, you're guaranteed to be fully fitted for a day of office productivity. Below, you'll find some of the best work pants to be at the top of your game.

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Most Versatile Work Pants

Lululemon City Sleek Pants

City Sleek Pants
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Most Versatile Work Pants

Lululemon City Sleek Pants

$128 at Lululemon
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If you want your pants to be just as comfortable as your leggings, then Lululemon has you covered. The extra-light fabric is also sweat-wicking, so as the weather warms, no need to worry about leaving sweat stains in your wake.

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Best Cropped Work Pants

Chicos Travelers Classic No Tummy Pants

Travelers Classic No Tummy Pants
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Best Cropped Work Pants

Chicos Travelers Classic No Tummy Pants

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While these wrinkle-free, clean-line cropped trousers top our list of best travel pants, they're also perfectly suited for the office. Thanks to front paneling and a supportive elastic waist, they're just as flattering as they are comfortable.

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Best Tailored Work Pants

Abercrombie Sloane Tailored Pant

Sloane Tailored Pant
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Best Tailored Work Pants

Abercrombie Sloane Tailored Pant

Now 25% Off
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With a high waist and relaxed tailoring, these pants fit—and look great on—just about everyone. We're into this chic camel hue, but they also come in 14 different flattering colors. The icing on the cake? You can skip the visit to your tailor by ordering these wide-leg work pants in short, regular, or long lengths.

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Most Comfortable Work Pants

Spanx The Perfect Pants

The Perfect Pants
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Most Comfortable Work Pants

Spanx The Perfect Pants

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In case you're on the fence about its ready-to-wear, Spanx actually makes phenomenal work pants. This pair falls nothing short of its name—the high-rise and flare is flattering while looking professional at the same time. Plus, true to the brand's nature, they are super comfy and made for hours of sitting.

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Best Bright Work Pants

ASOS Bright Blue High-Waisted Wide-Leg Tailored Pants

Bright Blue High-Waisted Wide-Leg Tailored Pants
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Best Bright Work Pants

ASOS Bright Blue High-Waisted Wide-Leg Tailored Pants

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Take on a sophisticated look in satin. The flattering fit sits neatly between the hips and waist, ending just above the ankle for an office-to-drinks look for work.

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Best Relaxed Work Pants

H&M Pink Relaxed Dress Pants

Pink Relaxed Dress Pants
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Best Relaxed Work Pants

H&M Pink Relaxed Dress Pants

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Take a break from classic black in the office and think pink! These powder-pink pants will inject freshness and fun into your workday. Wear with heels for a chic, sharp style, or take it down to the street with some classic white sneakers.

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Best Plus-Size Work Pants

Eloquii The Ultimate Stretch Suit Pintuck Pant

The Ultimate Stretch Suit Pintuck Pant
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Best Plus-Size Work Pants

Eloquii The Ultimate Stretch Suit Pintuck Pant

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We love just about everything that plus-size specialty retailer Eloquii makes—and these premium work pants top our list of favorites. Thanks to a high rise and stretch ponte fabric, they're comfortable yet polished. You can find them in sizes 14 to 32, as well as petite and tall lengths.

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Best Skinny Work Pants

Old Navy High-Waisted Pull-On Pixie Skinny Ankle Pants for Women

High-Waisted Pull-On Pixie Skinny Ankle Pants for Women
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Best Skinny Work Pants

Old Navy High-Waisted Pull-On Pixie Skinny Ankle Pants for Women

Now 25% Off
Credit: Old Navy

As standard as it gets, these are a staple that your closet needs when it comes to work pants. They are flattering and comfortable, and you can dress them up or down depending on the day. Plus, they're available in sizes XS - 4X.

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Best High-Waisted Work Pants

Express Editor Navy High-Waisted Straight Ankle Pant

Editor Navy High-Waisted Straight Ankle Pant
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Best High-Waisted Work Pants

Express Editor Navy High-Waisted Straight Ankle Pant

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Express pants are a favorite at the Oprah Daily offices. The Editor series features a curation of confidence-boosting pieces. These straight-leg ankle pants have a high rise for a flattering silhouette that pairs nicely with your everything from loafers to comfortable heels.

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Best Cargo Pants for Work

The Drop Women's Jessenia Satin Cargo Pants

Women's Jessenia Satin Cargo Pants
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Best Cargo Pants for Work

The Drop Women's Jessenia Satin Cargo Pants

Credit: The Drop

That's right: Cargo pants are having a moment. These Amazon satin pants are dressy enough to wear from the office to out-and-about after. Did we mention that they run in sizes XXS to 5X?

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Best Wide-Leg Pants

Frame Belted Twill Wide-Leg Pants Military Green

Belted Twill Wide-Leg Pants Military Green
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Best Wide-Leg Pants

Frame Belted Twill Wide-Leg Pants Military Green

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Credit: Frame

Don't miss out on premium Frame pants at this markdown! These utilitarian-chic wide-leg styles can be easily dressed up with a button-down or dressed down with a tee for weekend wear.

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Best Chinos

Talbots Relaxed Chinos

Relaxed Chinos
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Best Chinos

Talbots Relaxed Chinos

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These bestselling chinos are so popular that they come in an extended range of sizes like petite, plus, and plus petite. Pair these lightweight, relaxed-fit pants with a flat or a loafer for a look where comfort meets polish.

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Best Navy Work Pants

Spanx The Perfect Pant in Wide-Leg Pinstripe

The Perfect Pant in Wide-Leg Pinstripe
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Best Navy Work Pants

Spanx The Perfect Pant in Wide-Leg Pinstripe

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These Spanx pants have a roomy, relaxed fit. Designed with smoothing and supportive ponte fabric, they are machine-washable, giving you an easy-wear option for the office. The wide-leg cut gives you an elegant and chic silhouette, perfect for wearing with a comfortable heel. While we're loving the menswear-inspired pinstripe detail, they also come in solid navy or black.

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Best Jeans

Good American Good Skate High-Waist Wide-Leg Jeans

Good Skate High-Waist Wide-Leg Jeans
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Best Jeans

Good American Good Skate High-Waist Wide-Leg Jeans

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If you're choosing denim for the office, look for premium fabrics and a dressier silhouette like this high-rise wide-leg pair from Good American. The office-ready styling is going to be all in the details. Nothing is more classic than pairing a flattering flare with a comfortable heel, a great belt, and a button-down shirt.

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Best Leggings

Banana Republic Sloan Black Leggings

Sloan Black Leggings
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Best Leggings

Banana Republic Sloan Black Leggings

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It's a legging that you can actually wear to the office. Yeah, we know, it's a pretty big deal. The stretchy fabric hugs your figure, while the front pleat gives you that tailored look you've been after.

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Best Maternity Work Pants

Hatch Collection The Ultimate Before, During & After Crop Flare

The Ultimate Before, During & After Crop Flare
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Best Maternity Work Pants

Hatch Collection The Ultimate Before, During & After Crop Flare

Credit: Hatch Collection

In case you missed our roundup of the best maternity leggings, we tried and tested the best ones on the market. Thanks to Hatch Collection's premium materials and designs, we highly recommend any of its styles from the Before, During & After line—like these stylish crop flare pants. They're breathable, comfortable, completely opaque, and can easily be dressed up or down.

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Best Plaid Work Pants

SweatyRocks Patterned Work Pants

Patterned Work Pants
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Best Plaid Work Pants

SweatyRocks Patterned Work Pants

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Looks can be deceiving. Like in this pair of white-and-black contrasting plaid—no, not quite pants—leggings. Throw a sweater over the top and don some ankle booties on the bottom, and you're good to go.

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Best Stretchy Work Pants

WHBM Elle Slim Trouser Comfort Stretch Pant

Elle Slim Trouser Comfort Stretch Pant
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Best Stretchy Work Pants

WHBM Elle Slim Trouser Comfort Stretch Pant

Credit: WHBM

These bestselling slim-cut work pants from WHBM are wrinkle-resistant while still being super stretchy. They're flattering thanks to a midrise design and slimming front panels along the front. If you end up loving the fit, you can get these in four other colors as well.

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Sara Klausing covers all things fashion and style for Oprah Daily.

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