If You’re Not A Fan Of Jeans, These 17 Other Pants And Skirts Will Complete Any Outfit
Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's.
1. A super sophisticated houndstooth column maxi skirt that's serving *serious* Mad Men energy (Joan in particular!) in the very best way...minus the ever-present clouds of cigarette smoke, ofc.
Eloquii
Get it from Eloquii for $71.97 (available in sizes 14–28).
2. Tailored wide leg pants from Abercrombie that strike the perfect balance between "I have an important meeting at 10" and "I would still like to be VERY comfortable at 10:55."
Abercrombie & Fitch
Promising review:"Love these pants! They are my new go-to for work, and I will be ordering more!" — Ejb
Get them from Abercrombie for $90+ (available in sizes 23–38, short and long sizes, and 17 colors/styles).
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3. Mide-rise cotton blend pants with roomy pockets from Madewell (so you know they're made well) with a ~seriously impressive~ 4.9/5-star rating that are truly a cut above the rest, as they're comfy as your favorite PJs but polished enough that no one will suspect you basically wore said pajamas out of the house.
Madewell
Promising review:"Great material. It feels soft and flowy. Fits great. I am usually L on pants and it fits perfect. Can be dressed up or worn casually with a T-shirt." — Holy Basil
Get them from Madewell for $98 (available in sizes XXS–3X, short and tall sizes, and nine colors/patterns).
4. A whimsical drapey maxi skirt that's light but long enough to keep your legs cozy.
Aerie
Promising review:"Colors and material are perfect for fall. Love the overall fit and shape. Will be a perfect staple for my fall and winter wardrobe!" — CSKY
Get it from Aerie for $48.71 (originally $64.95; available in sizes XS–XL and three colors/patterns).
5. Sharp, stunning striped tailored pants that are currently selling like hotcakes at Boden, probably because they easily add a little *pizzazz* to any business-casual OOTD. Just throw on a simple blouse and suddenly you've gone from "I got dressed for work" to "I have a very important dinner reservation after this."
Boden
Promising review:"Lovely material and greats colours. Brightens up my work wardrobe!" — Rosemary
Get them from Boden for $120+ (originally $160; available in sizes 00–20/22, petite and long sizes, and in green, pink, and brown stripes).
6. A faux suede cargo skirt because the cargo pockets give it just enough utilitarian edge, and, most importantly, somewhere to stash your lip balm. đź’‹
Anthropologie
Get it from Anthropologie for $168 (available in sizes XS–XL)
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7. Simple yet versatile mid-rise khakis that go with EVERY top in your closet, wear equally as well at the office as they do at happy hour after with all your faves, and basically do all the heavy lifting whenever you're standing in front of your wardrobe insisting you have "nothing to wear."
Gap
Promising review:"A lot of the baggy and barrel pants give me no shape at all. These pants have a nice fit and seem well-made. Love these pants!" — Gap reviewer
Get them from Gap for $39 (available in sizes 00–20, tall and short sizes, and five colors).
8. Houndstooth side zip leggings with a clever hidden side zip so you can pretty much fake that you're wearing perfectly tailored dress pants when in fact you're enjoying the glorious stretch and ease of leggings. It's basically the fashion equivalent of getting away with something sneaky...and your coworkers never need to know.
Ann Taylor
Get them from Ann Taylor for $70.80 (originally $119; available in sizes 00–18 and petite sizes).
9. Wide-leg peach patterned pants with a super comfy elasticated waistband and adjustable drawcord, because there's absolutely ~no rule~ saying your comfiest pants also have to be your most boring. The juicy peach print can make even a plain white tee look like an entire look, all while your waist gets to enjoy the sweet, sweet freedom of zero buttons or zippers.
City Chic
Get them from City Chic for $40 (originally $109.99; available in sizes 10–26)
10. A washable silk maxi skirt because first of all, um, WASHABLE SILK YES...and second, finally something luxurious enough for brunch yet forgiving enough for accidental coffee and/or mimosa spills.
Quince
Promising review:"I purchased this skirt recently and love it so far. The fit is nice, and I really like silk, so it is great that this is washable silk. I bought a matching cashmere sweater so it will be perfect for fall." — CAROL D.
Get it from Quince for $80+ (available in sizes XS–XL, in petite sizes, and 12 colors/patterns).
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11. Stylish barrel leg cargo pants because some days just call for a pair of pants with a little extra oomph, *and* enough pocket space to leave your purse at home.
H&M
Get them from H&M for $39.99 (available in sizes XS–XL).
12. A pull-on poplin midi skirt that feels like something Rory Gilmore would wear for a day involving approximately three books, six cups of coffee, and an unnecessarily complicated romantic dilemma. The crisp poplin gives it that classic, put-together appeal, whilst the pull-on design is decidedly less high-maintenance than literally everyone in Stars Hollow.
Macy's
Promising review:"I really love this skirt because the material is so nice and soft, and it feels very comfortable to wear." — Jb
Get it from Macy's for $50.12 (originally $89.50; available in sizes XXS–XXL and in ganache).
13. A Y2K-style flap-front pocket mini skirt serving serious Jessica Simpson shopping on Rodeo Drive energy — like, you should be carrying a giant handbag, wearing oversized sunglasses, and getting photographed leaving Kitson circa 2004. Just add your favorite baby tee and prepare to make the paparazzi in your head go absolutely wild.
Old Navy
Get it from Old Navy for $19.99 (originally $39.99; available in sizes 000–30 and in light blue print).
14. Mid-rise easy barrel khakis with pockets that pair oh-so-beautifully with all your fave tees, sweaters, and tops. They're easygoing, adaptable, and perfectly happy to work with whatever you've got going on up top.
Gap Factory
Promising review:"GAP please make these pants in more colors. I would love a navy and a dark brown!! I now own five pairs of these pants, and I absolutely love them. They are easy to dress up, dress down, and they're so comfortable and chic.They don't wrinkle as much as poplin pants, but they do wrinkle a tiny bit. I find that these pants run true to size. I can't recommend them enough!!" — Kristen L
Get them from Gap Factory for $41.99 (originally $69.99; available in sizes XS–XXL, tall and petite sizes, and four colors/patterns).
15. A brushed flannel midi skirt simply begging to be paired with your fave denim jacket, boots, and maybe a coffee for good measure.
Lands' End
Get it from Lands' End for $99.95 (available in sizes 2–18 and petite sizes).
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16. A darling sweater mini skirt that's the sartorial version of curling up with a mug of tea. Pair it with tights and your coziest sweater.
Nordstrom Rack
Promising review:"I love the fabric and versatility of this skirt!" — UCLA Anderson
Get it from Nordstrom Rack for $29.97 (originally $89; available in sizes XS–XL and in mocha).
17. And luxurious cashmere pants (with pockets, might I add!) for anyone whose dream dress code is essentially "wealthy person lounging around their impossibly chic country house." They're soft, slouchy, and elevated enough to make your standard sweats wonder where they went wrong.
J. Crew
Promising review:"Beautiful color and perfect, loose fit!" — J. Crew reviewer
Get them from J. Crew for $158 (available in sizes XXS–2X, petite and tall sizes, and five colors).
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