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We chose pants from brands that specialize in different areas — athleisure, shapewear, and traditional women's workwear — with the common denominator being that they look polished enough for the modern workplace. Then, we tested select pairs to see how comfortable they feel after standing and sitting in them for hours. Our final picks vary from flexible, stretchy work pants to tailored trousers with clean lines and a bit more structure.
The top 5 most comfortable work pants we've tested: These look like a great pair of slacks, but once I put them on, they're noticeably stretchy. Since they're so comfortable, you can even wear them as part of an elevated athleisure look. "I put these on to go the office, but they really feel like I'm wearing sweatpants," says associate style editor Gabrielle Chase.
These high-rise stretchy work pants are made with a soft, light fabric that's great to travel in. The material is a comfortable, versatile, and machine-washable Ponte fabric that's smoothing but not constricting, similar to yoga pants. They come in petite, regular, and tall lengths in sizes XS - 3X.
They will feel a bit snug as you pull them up, but don't let that deter you — once they're on, t.