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Black Pants For Your Shape

Finding the perfect pair of black pants can be as tough as finding the perfect jeans. Nothing is more frustrating than walking into a dressing room with an armful of pants… and leaving because none of them fit. We can’t be there with you, but we do have some ideas that might help, whether you’re ready to splurge or looking for a steal.

For more top picks, check out our guides to tees for your shape, flattering lingerie, and boots.

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Larger Butt

When you’ve got a well-endowed backside, you need pants that are cut just right. These options all know their way around a curvier silhouette.

Lexie Bound Waistband Trouser
$19.99

Limited’s Lexie Bound Waistband Trouser has a curvy silhouette that fits small waists and fuller hips and thighs, making it all look relaxed and sexy.

AB Studio Bootcut Linen Pants
$17.60

The high waistband and extend-tab closure of the AB Studio Bootcut Linen Pants from Kohl’s help flatter your behind.

BCBG Max Azria Carla Pant
$131

The BCBG Max Azria Carla Pant is a classic dress pant with subtle slimming pinstripes. Notice the slight flared leg, which will balance out your backside.

Medium Build

For a medium build, you need pants that walk a fine line – luckily these choices are all just right. They’re all moderately cut, and none are too long.

Editor’s Pick

Ankle Pant
$20

Ladies with a medium build can experiment with trendier styles like the cropped pant. Pair with ballet flats or low heels for a work-appropriate look.

718 Martin Pant
$65

A classic suit pant with a flattering trouser cut, the 718 Martin Pant is a must for any woman’s wardrobe. A bit of curve will go a long way in these straight cut, slightly high-waisted pants.

Chloe PA13 Wide leg pants
$280

Chloe PA13 Wide leg pants are black pants for all seasons, and the classic wide leg look is flattering to medium build gals. Even better, it will quickly become the foundation for your work wardrobe.

Skinny Mini

For petite women, a slim-leg pant or a boot-leg with a slender cut is key. These will all fit you right so you won’t be drowning in over-sized trousers.

Bargain Buy

Soulmates Slim-Leg Pants
$36

Soulmates Slim-Leg Pants can be dressed down for day or dolled up for night. It’s the perfect versatile pant for a skinny gal’s wardrobe.

Tailored Light Skinny Bootleg Pants
$179

The snug silhouette of these Tailored Light Skinny Bootleg Pants is sexy with heels and chic with flats. All you have to decide is what mood you’re in.

DVF Genova Pant
$225

These knit Genova Pants from Diane von Furstenberg are comfortable to wear and incredibly flattering on skinny legs.

Tall Gal

There’s no way you can show up to an office in ankle-length pants that are supposed to be full-length. Make sure you find trousers like these, all cut with generous inseams, so you’ll never come up short.