Ah, the corporate wardrobe. It can be hard to strike the right balance between professionalism and style, even as offices around the country are relaxing their dress codes. In case your closet full of black, flat-fronted work pants just isn’t doing it for you any more, we’ve rounded up 13 pairs of work pants with a bit more personality. Whether you love prints, a dramatic, voluminous silhouette, or pale pink, we’ve found a pair for you.
If You Love Colorful Plaid
A tapered, white plaid pant is a fun riff on traditional masculine work pants.
Available in sizes 2–12.
If You Love Drama
If You Love Prints
Dive into that “leopard is a neutral” mentality.
Available in sizes 2–14.
The Textured Option
If You Can’t Get Enough Pink
A subtle plaid print makes a coral color office-ready.
Available in sizes 2–12.
The Sporty Option
A side-stripe makes slacks feel fresh.
Available in sizes 14–28.
The Punk Option
Don’t let the corporate world kill your vibe.
Available in sizes 00–14.
If You’re a Trendsetter
Yellow striped pants with a paper-bag waist aren’t for everyone, but maybe they should be.
Available in sizes 2–14.
If You Really Want to Wear Leggings
Wide-leg knit pants may just replace your sweats all together.
Available in sizes XS–L.
The Chill Pants
The Year-Round Statement Pants
In the summer, wide-leg pants look breezy and fun. In the winter, they’re perfect for wearing with a cozy sweater (and maybe leggings underneath).
Available in sizes 14–28.
If You Love a Waist Detail
The waist-accentuating tie makes these so much better than your average plaid pants.
Available in sizes 2–10.
The Party Pants
Going from day-to-night has never been easier than with these metallic yellow pants.
Available in sizes XS–XL.
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