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Two things can be true at once: You can look polished and professional in an office setting and dress like you’re kicking back in your favorite sweatpants. One item among the best women’s workwear that’s in-demand now more than ever is a comfortable work pant. Below are our favorite stretchy work pants for women, made especially for anyone like us who works best seated in bizarre cross-legged positions.
The top 5 stretchy work pants we’ve tested:
Athleta Endless High Rise Pant
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.
Spanx PerfectFit Ponte Slim Straight Pant
Thanks to—seriously, magical—smoothing ponte fabric and a comfortable, pull-on design, this classic black work pant offers a sleek look, a great butt and features a straight-leg cut, making for a style so flattering, you’ll wear them again and again.
Afitne Yoga Dress Pants
These affordable dress pants feel like yoga pants and have a stretchy waistband for sitting comfortably all day. They’re deceptively polished-looking and clean up nicely with a white button down.
Patagonia Utility Pants
With deep pockets and a stretchy seat you can squat in, these mid-rise relaxed-fit pants are equipped to keep up with you on the job.
Lululemon Smooth Fit Pull-On High-Rise Pants
They will feel a bit snug as you pull them up, but don’t let that deter you — once they’re on, the pants are made to perfectly hug your curves without digging in, like your favorite pair of leggings.
