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 ...

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.

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.