21 pairs of work trousers that will make getting dressed for the office a joy, not a chore

Cosying up at home in a pair of joggers was fun, but now offices are properly open, we actually can’t wait to get back into smart work trousers.

Fashion is often dismissed as frothy and frivolous (thanks to the patriarchy for *that* myth) but the psychological power that certain clothes have to shift your mood faster than you can say serotonin, is undisputed. ‘Dress for the job you want’ was a career-climbing mantra for a reason. Feeling smart… or sexy… or cosy… in your clothes will absolutely make you act the way you’re feeling.

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If you’re spending some of your working week back in an office, you can still snuggle up in tracksuits and loungewear when you WFH. But when it comes to bossing it IRL, nothing beats a pair of slick, smart work trousers for improving your office-wear outfits so we have rounded up the best 21 pairs of work trousers to buy now and wear for years…

You'll find no drawstrings or elasticated waists here but because we don’t know your personal style - or any specific workplace dress-codes you need to deal with - we’ve selected a wide array of options. Of course there are some classic black trousers and cigarette trousers are always a smart idea but - if you style yourself right - why can’t you wear pattern (checks), colour (orange or teal anyone?) or texture (yes, velvet!) to work?

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