If you’re in the mood for some retail therapy that’s both guilt-free and year-round practical, we’ve got your work wardrobe covered. Work pants often get a bad rap, but we’re here to dispel the myth that they have to be stiff, frumpy, or the first thing you ditch when you get home. Our curated list of the best women’s work pants includes everything from classic ponte trousers and wide-leg trousers to edgy chinos and barrel-leg pants.
Ahead, discover stylish and versatile options in every cut, color, size, length, and price point — including relaxed styles for casual Fridays and elevated picks perfect for post-work dinners. So grab your favorite winter coat and knee-high boots, and prepare to shimmy into your favorite new pants to tackle your day in style.
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Madewell The Barrel-Leg Chino Pant
These new Madewell pants are essential for barrel-leg pant fans. The stretch twill chino is effortlessly relaxed and cool, and can easily be worn to the office or weekend plans with the ankles cuffed or uncuffed. (Plus, they’re available in tall and plus sizes!)
Madewell The Barrel-Leg Chino Pant, $, available at Madewell
Banana Republic Straight Everywhere Ponte Ankle Pant
Every closet needs a no-fuss ponte pant, and this classic Banana Republic style fits the bill. Soft, slightly stretchy, and straight-cut, it’s a workwear hero piece — available in petite and tall sizes, too.
Banana Republic Straight Everywhere Ponte Ankle Pant, $, available at Banana Republic
Maeve The Colette Magic Fabric Crop Wide-Leg Pants
With nearly 4K reviews and a 4.6-star rating on Anthropologie, Maeve’s signature Colette pants are a surefire office favorite. Available in multiple inseam lengths, plus sizes, and adaptive-friendly options, they’re as versatile as they are stylish. You can also explore other best-selling Colette styles to find your perfect match.
Maeve The Colette Magic Fabric Crop Wide-Leg Pants, $, available at Anthropologie
Lululemon Daydrift High-Rise Wide-Leg Trouser
Get comfort and style with these editor-favorite Lululemon pants that look like a trouser but feel like a lounge pant. (How do they do it? The secret lies in the soft, stretchy fabric and drawstring waistband.) Available in several colorways and hem lengths, the perfect pant is one click away.
Lululemon Daydrift High-Rise Wide-Leg Trouser, $, available at Lululemon
Everlane The Fatigue Barrel Pant
With patch pockets, statement buttons, and a chic green shade, these military-inspired pants can be worn from the office to the grocery store. Perfect for casual work setting, Everlane’s barrel pants are here to help get the job done.
Everlane The Fatigue Barrel Pant, $, available at Everlane
Quince Ultra-Stretch Ponte Straight Leg Pants
With over 11.4K rave reviews, Quince’s ponte pants combine the comfort of yoga pants with a work-ready sensibility. Available in four inseam lengths, they’re designed to fit you perfectly.
Quince Ultra-Stretch Ponte Straight Leg Pants, $, available at Quince
Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Taylor Wide-Leg Trouser Pants
A tried-and-true wardrobe staple, these bestselling Old Navy pants are a practical go-to you’ll reach for on repeat. With nearly 2k positive reviews, these under-$50 pleated pants (also available in petite and tall lengths) are a no-brainer (worth buying in multiples).
Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Taylor Wide-Leg Trouser Pants, $, available at Old Navy
Dickies Flex Slim Fit Bootcut Pants
Dickies, the heritage workwear brand, delivers a bootcut pant that works as hard as you do. These top-rated trousers combine a professional look with durable, stretchy twill fabric that moves with you — no gaping, no tearing, no problem.
Dickies Flex Slim Fit Bootcut Pants, $, available at Dickies
Halara High Waisted Shirred Straight Leg Work Pants
Finding pants that fit a smaller waist can be tricky, but Halara solves the issue with a stretchy back waistband hidden in a classic suit pant design. Add a statement belt to conceal it, and they’ll look custom-tailored. Bonus: they come in a wide range of colors, sizes, and inseam lengths.
Halara High Waisted Shirred Straight Leg Work Pants, $, available at Halara
Reformation Gale Satin Mid Rise Bias Pant
Reformation’s sleek, satin trousers are a super elevated option yet super comfortable thanks to their stretchy waistband and relaxed leg. Find them in several neutral, work-ready neutrals (and a few bold hues and prints).
Reformation Gale Satin Mid Rise Bias Pant, $, available at Reformation
Eloquii Plus Size The Ultimate Stretch Slim Leg Pant
Eloquii’s plus-size workwear is a standout, and these best-selling pants top our professional wardrobe checklist. Choose between a range of classic and bold colorways and inseam lengths for the perfect fit.
Eloquii The Ultimate Stretch Slim Leg Pant, $, available at Eloquii
Favorite Daughter The Favorite Pant
These ultra-high-waisted trousers create the illusion of mile-long legs — and a boost of confidence to match. From the soft pleats to the drapey legs, these awork pants re sure to have you strutting through the office with an extra pep in your step.
Favorite Daughter The Favorite Pant, $, available at Favorite Daughter
Good American Good Classic Bootcut Faux Leather Pants
Who said you can’t wear leather pants to the office? These black bootcut pants mean business. The Good American style features a smooth, soft fabric and gap-proof waistband that delivers all-day comfort and confidence.
Good American Good Classic Bootcut Faux Leather Pants, $, available at Good American
Spanx PerfectFit Ponte Flare Pant
Spanx isn’t just about shapewear — the brand’s everyday attire shines, too, like these flared pants with a 4-star rating from over 3.7K shoppers. Made with light-compression SpanxSmooth ponte fabric, they’re a fan favorite and come in petite, tall, and plus sizes as the sartorial cherry on top.
SPANX PerfectFit Ponte Flare Pant, $, available at SPANX
Aritzia The Effortless Pant in Crepette
Living up to its name, the Aritzia Effortless Pant makes any office ‘fit look and feel effortlessly polished. Available in over 15 shade, they also come in three lengths and a wide size range, making your quest for the perfect pair truly effortless.
Aritzia The Effortless Pant in Crepette, $, available at Aritzia
J.Crew Vintage Flare Pant in Corduroy
Turn heads in a pair of ’70s-esque super-high rose flare corduroy pants. This pair is yet another (not-so-basic) trouser that’s versatile enough to wear to the office and to late-night dance parties.
J.Crew Vintage Flare Pant in Corduroy, $, available at J.Crew
Vuori Villa Trouser
In true Vuori fashion, these top-rated, drapey wide-leg pants are as comfortable as loungewear. Crafted from a breathable four-way stretch fabric with an elastic waistband, they’re so comfy you’ll forget to change out of them after work.
Vuori Villa Trouser, $, available at Vuori
Free People Lex Barrel Pants
For laidback office dress codes, these cotton Free People pants are a winner. The tie-up, elastic waistband adds a casual touch that can also easily be concealed under an oversized sweater or button-down shirt.
Free People Lex Barrel Pants, $, available at Free People
Abercrombie & Fitch Sloane Tailored Hardware Wide Leg Pant
Available in short, standard, and tall hems (as well as the brand’s popular Curvy sizing) across multiple colorways and elevated hardware-detail styles, plus designed to eliminate waist gaps, these Abercrombie & Fitch pants are a bestseller for a reason.
Abercrombie & Fitch Sloane Tailored Hardware Wide Leg Pant, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Ann Taylor The Pleated Wide-Leg Pant
Ann Taylor does workwear well, and has tons of trousers to choose from (especially in petite sizes). These unexpected silky wide-leg pants are elevated enough for day-to-night looks, offering put-together style in seconds.
Ann Taylor The Pleated Wide-Leg Pant, $, available at Ann Taylor
Alex Mill Neil Pant In Herringbone
A fan-favorite of many Refinery29 editors, Alex Mill nails the art of well-made wardrobe essentials. These new pants are a practical and versatile option thanks to their season-less herringbone weave fabric, spacious patch pockets, and adjustable waist tabs.
Alex Mill Neil Pant In Herringbone, $, available at Alex Mill
Alo Long High-Waist Pursuit Trouser
Tall gals rejoice — Alo’s 33-inch-inseam pants are a bestseller waiting to join your closet. With a relaxed fit that nails the cool-girl vibe, they’re a must-have. And you better believe the regular length boasts stellar reviews, too.
Alo Long High-Waist Pursuit Trouser, $, available at Alo
Uniqlo Smart Ankle Pants
These tapered ankle-length pants give ‘80s power leg vibes in the best way. Wear them with a matching blazer, button-down top, or chunky sweater to dress up or down the classic and versatile silhouette.
Uniqlo Smart Ankle Pants, $, available at Uniqlo
Sézane Cesar Trousers
You may think you can only have fun your work tops, but Sézane makes the case for your bottoms being the star of your office outfit. Look for standout details — like these six horn-effect buttons — that can be the focal point.
Sézane Cesar Trousers, $, available at Sézane
Old Navy High-Waisted Pull-On Pixie Wide-Leg Pants
A tried-and-true wardrobe staple, these classic Old Navy pants are a practical go-to you’ll reach for on repeat. From the effortless pull-on waistband and wide-leg silhouette to the praises of over 3.3K shoppers, these under-$50 pants are a no-brainer (possibly worth buying in multiples).
Old Navy High-Waisted Pull-On Pixie Wide-Leg Pants, $, available at Old Navy
Vuori Meta Wideleg Trouser Pants
In true Vuori fashion, these best-selling wide-leg pants are stylish but comfortable as heck. Crafted from a breathable four-way stretch fabric with an elastic waistband, they’re so comfy you’ll forget to change out of them after work.
Vuori Meta Wideleg Trouser Pants, $, available at Vuori
Reformation Mason Pant
Reformation‘s sleek, lightweight woven trousers come in several neutral, work-ready neutrals (and a few bold hues), but this stripped pattern serves up corporatecore vibes in the best way possible.
Reformation Mason Pant, $, available at Reformation
Madewell The Harlow Wide-Leg Pant in Drapey Twill
These editor-approved Madewell pants are essential for wide-leg trouser fans. The lightweight twill style comes in standard, plus, petite, tall, and curvy sizes — the Harlow design is also available in other fabrics, including denim.
Madewell The Harlow Wide-Leg Pant in Drapey Twill, $, available at Madewell
J.Crew Delaney Kickout Sweater-Pant
Turn heads in trending red pull-on pants with an ever-so-slight crop and flare fit. Prefer something more versatile? They’re offered in muted colorways that work for any dress code.
J.Crew Delaney Kickout Sweater-Pant, $, available at J.Crew
We The Free Good Sport Trousers
For laidback office dress codes, these sporty cotton Free People pants are a winner. The tie-up, boxer-style waistband adds a unique touch to the classic silhouette and can be easily concealed under an oversized sweater or button-down shirt.
We The Free Good Sport Trousers, $, available at Free People
Lululemon Stretch Knit Straight-Leg Pull-On Pant
Lululemon’s best-selling activewear is the brand’s calling card, but their elevated styles deserve your attention, too. Case in point: the much-loved Softstreme Pintuck Pant and newer Stretch Knit Straight-Leg Pant, which both feature stretchy fabric, a comfy pull-on waist, and polished pleats.
Lululemon Stretch Knit Straight-Leg Pull-On Pant, $, available at Lululemon
Good American Scuba Boss Straight Trouser
Step aside — this trouser means business. The figure-hugging bootcut silhouette is crafted from a double-knit stretch fabric that cinches the waist, delivering all-day comfort and confidence.
Good American Scuba Boss Straight Trouser, $, available at Good American
Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love Sloane Tailored Wide Leg Pant
Tired of trousers that gap in the back? Look to Abercrombie’s editor-approved Curve Love pants, designed to cinch your waist perfectly. With over 2.1K glowing reviews — and nearly 2K for the straight-size version — their popularity and versatility speak for themselves.
Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love Sloane Tailored Wide Leg Pant, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Everlane The Dream Pant
With pintuck detailing and an elastic waistband, these pants are perfect for casual work settings. Everlane’s best-seller has racked up over 870 glowing reviews and comes in several classic colorways — but act fast before they sell out.
Everlane The Dream Pant, $, available at Everlane
Uniqlo Pleated Wide Pant
These relaxed-fit pants give ‘80s power leg vibes — a major 2025 fashion trend. Plus, you can have them tailored to your preferred inseam before they even arrive — at no extra cost!
Uniqlo Pleated Wide Pants, $, available at Uniqlo
Alex Mill Sloane Pant
A fan-favorite of many Refinery29 editors, Alex Mill nails the art of well-made wardrobe essentials. The Sloan chino is a timeless choice that’ll carry you through the workweek — and beyond.
Alex Mill Sloane Pant, $, available at Alex Mill
Ann Taylor The Belted Pleated Wide-Leg Pant
Belted trousers mean one less thing to think about during those early work mornings. These offer put-together style in seconds flat, making them a must — especially while the on-sale style is still in stock.
Ann Taylor The Belted Pleated Wide-Leg Pant, $, available at Ann Taylor
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