The conversation about reinvigorating my wardrobe is mostly about pants.  Bye, bye leggings four/five days per week.  Instead, I want cool jeans and chic trousers.  But I want to be comfortable, and when you sit all day, comfort is key.  So let the search begin.

First off, I want the pants to be easy to wear but would like to branch out beyond black ponte, if possible.  I own these fabulous Spanx pants and these great NYDJ flares.  I don’t need more ponte.

Second, I don’t want anything too trendy.  No cargo pants or split hems or stirrup styles.  I need to be able to buy this pair in 2024 and still be wearing them (in a perfect world) in 2027.

Third, I need to feel good in them.  I need them to flatter my body.  So nothing too high waisted or too tight in the hips.  Everything in moderation.

Keeping these factors in mind, I chose these Ming Wang Deco Crepe Pants.  They are comfortable, easy to wear, look great, and they pull on — no zippers and no buttons.  Think of them as Eileen Fisher’s cooler, professional sister who knows Nellie’s Sports Bar is the place to be at 2:00AM, and thinks Georgetown is for the olds.  They are a bit spendy, but the quality is excellent, and once they’re hemmed, they will likely get too much wear.

For something more affordable, my friend (who is as picky about clothes as I am, who knew there were two of us?) recommends these Wit & Wisdom pants which have a tab front and belt loops.  She is 5’6″ and says the inseam was the perfect length on her for flats.

I also considered these Halogen pants.  They were flowy and comfortable.  The high waist wasn’t too high.  My only complaint was the waistband is elastic in the back.  This made them fit well, and was fine for work from home, but made them less professional without a topper.

I’m also looking for pants that aren’t black, though black are the easiest ones to find and the easiest ones to wear.  But even a girl working from home still wants options.

These Sailor Pants from LOFT caught my eye.  They come in four colors — black, navy, tan, and this vibrant orange-red.  I bought the orange ones 30% off, and I plan to style them exactly like the photo on the site, with a light blue button down and my trench.  The outfit is punchy, springy and a stunner.  As for shoes, I have some tan point toe flats that will work well.

So are you in the market for real pants for work?  Did you find anything good?  Leave it in the comments.

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