Women’s Dress Pants
There’s a misconception out there that women’s dress pants have to be frumpy black trousers. Well, we’re taking a stand against these ill-fitting fancy bottoms and have put together a guide to prove that women’s trousers can look sharp. Peruse our picks for the best women’s dress pants, from basic wide leg versions to fashion-forward skinny dress pants, that you’ll wear even when you don’t have a family function.
Looking for more work-worthy options? Don’t hesitate to flip through our guides to the best black pants for your shape, button downs, and blazers.
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Women’s Wide Leg Dress Pants
Go with wide leg dress pants in a dark hue or slimming pattern for a reliable, flattering look.
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| Gap Wide Leg Sailor Pants $59.50 For a lean wide-leg style, try Gap’s affordable sailor pants in pretty heather gray with black power pumps. |
J.Crew Glen Plaid Addison Trouser $142 An understated plaid pant with a feminine fit at the waist and lots of leg room is always chic and very refined. |
Pink Tartan Side Tab Cuffed Pants $295 These Pink Tartan tailored trousers have a slightly slimmer cut, a flattering front pleat, and cute cuffing at the ankles. |
Women’s Skinny Dress Pants
You can definitely dress up the skinny jeans trend by translating it into tapered trousers.
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Editor’s Pick |
| Christopher Blue Simmons Slim Double Knit Pants $118 Comfortable double knit fabric and a snug fit make these Christopher Blue dress pants a pair you’ll want to wear all the time. |
CLOTHES (real) Straight Leg Pants $158 For that sleek cropped look we love, try these stretch trousers with a stylish sweater and cute embellished flats. |
Theory Wool Tapered Pants $255 When we need new dress pants, we find ourselves drawn to Theory’s elegant designs again and again, like these classic, tapered trousers. |
Women’s Bootcut Dress Pants
This very wearable style adds a little bit of flare to your average dress pant.
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| Lauren by Ralph Lauren Caitlin Twill Pants $89.50 The very modest bootcut and sleek, tailored shape of these Ralph Lauren dress pants makes them a versatile pick. |
Lafayette 148 Chase Stretch Wool Pants $218 With a trendy wide waist band and ample flare, these pants are made of cozy stretch wool for a stylish winter ensemble. |
Theory Mac C Tailor Pants $245
Always reliable for stylish dressy clothing, the addition of a sharp front crease makes Theory’s Max C pants distinctive. |
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