As you know, I am primarily a wearer of dresses and skirts.  But it’s cold in Montana (bitter cold).  So whether I like it or not, pants are a necessary part of my work wardrobe now.  And since I don’t want to restock my shoe wardrobe, I’m sticking with basic black.  Luckily, I found some favorites.

These Nic + Zoe Wonderstretch Straight Leg Pants are my go-to work pant right now.  I like that they’re slim but not skinny. The fabric is comfortable and stretchy, and doesn’t wrinkle significantly over the course of the day.  Another nice feature is that they don’t stretch out like many pants do, so they fit the same in the morning as they do at 6:00PM.

Also available in petite, these are a very popular pant that’s sold out in many sizes.  You can find more misses sizes at Saks Fifth Avenue, which also offers a wide range of Wonderstretch pieces.  Plus-size?  Neiman Marcus has a limited number of plus-size items from Nic + Zoe including these pants.

These Ann Taylor Trouser Pants come in curvy or classic fit.  If you need a pair of basic black pants, AT has every style you could possibly want. I have two pair of these Trouser pants: one hemmed for heels and one hemmed for flats.

Need an alternative to leggings?  These J.Crew Pixie Pants are the best option on the market.  They’re soft, flexible, and heavier weight than the standard legging.  They’re also machine washable, which makes them a great option for travel.  J.Crew offers these in their full size range — misses, plus, petite, and tall.

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