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If youre spending eight hours with em, you might as well like em.
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Striking the right balance between professional and comfortable is a lot ofahemwork.
Trading in your beloved sweats for ill-fitted trousers on a Monday morning is what nightmares are made of.
Thats why were here to help you find cute, cozy alternatives that fit and feel just as good.
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Well, itisbut mostly because it does a wide-leg, loose-fitted trouser so well.
Stylist and fashion bloggerKim Hancherrecommends this pair, specifically for that reason.
These achieve the baggy look minus the sloppy feel, says Hancher.
Plus, the Bertie/Charcoal color is fun and fresh, yet professional.
But why do I love these so much?
(Plus, on weekends, paired with a tinygoing-out topfrom the brandscontour collection.
Like I said, versatility!)
And thats because theydohave endless styling potential like this high-rise pair from Abercrombie & Fitch.
Dont let the name fool youthey fit more like a straight leg than a bootcut.
These are slim, sleek, and extremely easy to style.
Plus, theyre fashion-expert-approved.
Not to mention a flare silhouette helps to balance out a curvy figure.
Typically, a pleated pant will feature vertical folds sewn into the waistband.
And these SPANXsmooth trousers?
Light as air with a four-way stretch that feels like stirrup pants orleggingsjust way more office-appropriate.
Thanks to these, I didnt have to deal with that.
Sewell sports her dress pants with a pointed-toe heel and V-neck sweaters.
The juxtaposition of the feminine color yet the masculine cut is fun.
PHOTO: Abercrombie & Fitch
Pro-tip: Be sure to sit in your pants when you try them on.
They should not be tight in the waist or grab anywhere when sitting, says Hancher.
When your clothes fit you properly, they look more expensive.
So, don’t let the cost of the item dictate alterations, she adds.
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