Where do you buy your work pants at?

[pinkstars]

I am in the market for new pants! The ones I currently own, have held together for 4 years now. I'm so happy they've stayed with me so long.
I got them from Old Navy, which has the right look for me(I work at a university doing paper work, previously working in a bank.)
The biggest(no pun intended) problem I have is finding something that can accommodate my hips and my short legs. I'm not above using a needle and thread!

So where do you get your pants that are reasonably priced, stay together for a long time and look good?

Oh, the stores I'm able to go to are extremely limited(The Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Nordstrom's, Sears, JCPenny.) Shipping is limited too because most places charge almost $20 in shipping.

 

[kenny]

I visit thrift stores weekly.

Since I'm a fabric-snob, I hold out for like-new 100%-cotton, $50+ pants but usually pay under $5.
I also use a seam-ripper to carefully remove any designer logos.

I won't be a walking ad unless they mail me checks.

 

[OUpearlgirl]

If you can get to an Express, that is my favorite place. I have several pairs of their editor pants in different textures and colors.

 

[diamondringlover]

lol i buy mine at Walmart I work from home so my work pants are sweat pants when I worked in the office we were casual 99% of the time so I dont have to buy to many pants, I think the last real dress pants I bought was at Kohls.

 

[Miss Sparkly]

I buy them from Macys. Their Style and Co line fits me the best since my waist is two sizes smaller than my butt (thankfully it's more of a jlo booty and not a horrible bubble butt ). They also don't seem to fade much which is great since black pants are my staple.

 

[charbie]

I often buy work pants at new york and company or the limited. Im in love with ny&c "city knit" pants bc they feel like sweat pants, yet are dressy enough for the office, and have elastic waistbands....

 

[iugurl]

New York and Company. I can always find pants on clearance there.

 

[suchende]

I recently got some "not your daughter's jeans" chinos that I am in love with. They fit very nicely. I hate work pants (wear skirts) so I was pleasantly surprised by these.

 

[missy]

LL bean has nice pants if you have a store near you check it out. Also, I believe they do free shipping now.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/search?dept=Women%27s&r=1&c=27&history=eefu74ep%24subrnd~0^product_display_attributes~none^freeText~pants

My favorite is their side zip pant. Very smooth and slenderizing. They also offer petite sizes if you need it.
Happy shopping!

 

[Tuckins1]

I like New York and Company!

 

[mrswahs]

If you can get to an Express, that is my favorite place. I have several pairs of their editor pants in different textures and colors.

This! All of my work pants are editor pants!

 

[waterlilly]

TJ Maxx & Marshalls are great places to find a big variety of brands and styles...

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

I get most of mine at Banana Republic or Ann Taylor.

 

[crhq5c]

If you have a Banana Republic Outlet by you, they have a lot of great pants at great prices... especially if they are on sale!

 

[elrohwen]

Banana Republic for every single pair of work pants I own. They just happen to fit me extremely well and come with a very long inseam (if you order online). Sounds like you have the opposite problem though. I also have small hips relative to my waist size, so their pants might not fit you as well (though they do have different cuts).

I got "nice" work pants there when I was at my last job (wool and similar types) and I recently got my khakis there when I started a job at a more casual office. I've had some of their pants for well over four years and wore them weekly and they still look great.

 

[iheartscience]

Banana Republic for every single pair of work pants I own. They just happen to fit me extremely well and come with a very long inseam (if you order online). Sounds like you have the opposite problem though. I also have small hips relative to my waist size, so their pants might not fit you as well (though they do have different cuts).

I got "nice" work pants there when I was at my last job (wool and similar types) and I recently got my khakis there when I started a job at a more casual office. I've had some of their pants for well over four years and wore them weekly and they still look great.

Ditto Elro! I love BR pants and they fit me perfectly. I went on a pants mission when I started a new job with a dressier dress code and they just fit me best. I think it depends on your body type, though. Ann Taylor pants run shorter and seemed like they would fit a curvier figure the best, so that might be a good place to start. If you sign up for their email list they CONSTANTLY send out information on sales, free shipping, etc., so it would probably be worth it to try some.

When I shop online and I'm not sure what size I'll need or what style I'll want I usually order both sizes or styles and just return whichever doesn't work. Many companies offer either free return shipping or will deduct the cost of a Smart Label from your refund and it's usually only $5, so I think it's worth just ordering all possibilities and then returning whatever doesn't work.

 

[pennquaker09]

I think Gap is currently having a sale right now.

 

[lucyandroger]

Try Ann Taylor's curvy petite line.

 

[HollyS]

I work in a business casual type of environment, so I wear professional, but not 'suity' pants at work. JM Collection from Macy's always works for me, because they have a 'Short' option as well as the usual Average, Petite, and Tall. 'Short' is longer than a petite size and just right the right length for me to wear with heels.

They're a great price, available online, and machine washable. If you live near a Macy's, more colors are available in-store.

 

[Dee*Jay]

Charter Club at Macy's is a good option. They have petite, and even "short" and "regular" within the petite (but be careful becuase the short petites are for like lilliputians and garden nomes... ). The do basic colors, and some subtle paterns (think black/dark grey houndtooth, that sort of thing). And best of all they are *washable.* I would rather poke out my own eyeball than have to deal with dry cleaning, so this is important to me! I think they are generally $39.98 or so, but they are rarely on sale becuase they are considered part of the "everyday values" so Macy's won't let you use a coupon with them.

 

[zoebartlett]

I know you said that your options were limited, but is there a Macy's near you? I buy most of my clothes there. The prices are generally pretty good and there are always coupons available. Sometimes I'll even find things at Kohl's. I don't work in an environment that requires business attire, so I can get away with dressing fairly casually (black pants or khakis, usually).

 

[LGK]

I visit thrift stores weekly.

Since I'm a fabric-snob, I hold out for like-new 100%-cotton, $50+ pants but usually pay under $5.
I also use a seam-ripper to carefully remove any designer logos.

I won't be a walking ad unless they mail me checks.

Heck yes. I have found some KILLER deals on used clothes at thrift stores and on ebay- I almost never buy new clothing except undies . Thrift stores would be best for pants since you can try on. Takes a bit of patience but you can find vintage and/or designer clothing for very little sometimes. And it's entertaining

(My two favoritest finds recently was a perfect, pristine condtion '50s Schiaparelli curly wool coat with mink collar and silk lining for $99- sells for like $1800 on ebay. And an unworn, burgundy silk velvet blazer from Nordstroms for $8 at Goodwill.)

 

[Astra]

Uniform Destination

 

[jaysonsmom]

I get all my work pants from the Limited or Express. I like them because every style comes in short, regular and long.

I don't know if they would work for your body type because I have the exact opposite problem (lack of hips and butt) and it seems that these 2 brands are made for non-existent booty.

 

[TravelingGal]

I get all my work pants from the Limited or Express. I like them because every style comes in short, regular and long.

I don't know if they would work for your body type because I have the exact opposite problem (lack of hips and butt) and it seems that these 2 brands are made for non-existent booty.

I seem to have that issue at express (which seems geared toward a younger body) but Limited pants work fine for the hippy girl. Most of my casual work pants are from the limited.

 

[kittybean]

I usually buy them at Ann Taylor, but I usually have to then get additional tailoring (no pun intended). I think it sounds like their curvy petite pants would work for you. I used to have a lot of success at Arden B, but now they have gone all nightclub-tastic, so I can no longer shop there unless I'm in the market for Vegas-wear.

 

[TooPatient]

Macys

My favorite are Worthington -- they've got a great selection of different fits within each size.
(and they hold together wonderfully... I wore the exact same pair of pants EVERY day for two YEARS (with washing at least every other day) and they were still in okay condition (no tears, rips, spots, fading, etc) when I replaced them)


ETA: I think FI may have a point... I need to buy clothes more often

 

[Lauren8211]

I'm a curvier girl, and I love GAPs new line of curvy fit work pants. They come in longs, which I LOVE, but I think they also come in short too. My hips and waist are 2 sizes apart, and these fit me well. I am 5'10" though, so they might not fit as well on shorter people. Its worth a shot though!

ETA: http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=57240&pid=760951&mlink=57240,2559435,6&clink=2559435

They do come in petite!