There’s no shortage of black pants out there — I spent hours in the fitting rooms of Loft and J.Crew while building my own workwear wardrobe back in the day, in search of the best pairs.

Wear them with a silky button-down shirt tucked in, or throw over an oversized blazer in a contrasting hue. Best black work pants: Spanx PerfectFit Ponte Slim Straight Pant Spanx recently ...

Learn more in our full Spanx Perfect Black Work Pants review. Best budget: Quince Ultra-Stretch Ponte Straight Leg Pant We're big fans of Quince's affordable selection of high-quality wardrobe basics.