The idea of buying work pants may not fill you with immediate excitement or have you rushing to the store, but if you ask us, the workwear staple is significantly underrated.
With relaxed tailoring and Scandi styling continuing to have a stranglehold over our sartorial choices, the humble work pant can now have a fashionable life outside the office—if you invest in the right pair, that is.
Ask any capsule wardrobe convert and they’ll tell you a great pair of tailored pants in both black and neutral are key basics to have in your rotation.
Pair with a button up shirt and pumps for your 9-5 before switching it up with a basic tee or oversized knit and loafers on the weekend.
Where to shop for work pants
There’s no shortage of stylish wide leg or slim fit cuts to shop this season. In fact, most brands, whether they’re affordable staples or designer labels, have at least one pair of stylish work-appropriate pants in their current collections.
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Some of our favourite places to shop for work wardrobe essentials include THE ICONIC, Camilla & Marc, Manning Cartell, Aje, FARFETCH and Viktoria & Woods, just to name a few.
The Best Work Pants To Buy Now
Instant Connection Pant, $399 at Manning Cartell
AERE Straight Leg Linen Pants, $120 at THE ICONIC
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Eternal Note Slim Fit Pants, $449 at Ginger & Smart
Annabelle Chain Link Pant, $295 at Aje
Chauffeur Trouser, $390 at Viktoria & Woods
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Victoria Beckham Victoria Trousers, $1,085 at FARFETCH
Dazie Working On It Pants, $89.99 at THE ICONIC
Raimond Pant, $420 at Camilla & Marc
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Houndstooth Suit Pant, $129.95 at Seed Heritage
Stella McCartney High-Waisted Tailored Trousers, $1,141 at FARFETCH
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LOVER Nicola Pant, $220 at THE ICONIC
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After studying a Bachelor of Journalism at The University of Wollongong and Fashion Business at FBI Fashion College, Maddison began her now decade-long career in the media industry. She’s worked across print, digital and affiliates at some of Australia’s biggest entertainment, lifestyle and fashion titles (ELLE, Marie Claire, The Australian Women’s Weekly, Who, Girlfriend and more) covering the latest trends, cultural moments and celeb news. Previously, she was the Senior Shopping Editor at Marie Claire and ELLE, where she combined her digital expertise and ability to scroll through endless online shopping sites without tire to help fashion-devotees like her find the perfect item. Currently the Digital Editor of Marie Claire, her love for and expertise in e-commerce still sees her trying on countless pairs of jeans in the name of research, that is, when she’s not covering the latest celeb news, dissecting runway trends or advocating on women’s issues.