If you’re a regular reader here, you may have noticed the Strategist Womenswear 100 dropped yesterday. While curating the list with fellow writer Ambar Pardilla, we felt these black work pants from Banana Republic were a no-brainer. They’re our best overall in the category for looking polished without sacrificing comfort. Pardilla, who owns five pairs, explains they have a “bit of a trompe l’oeil effect: The flat front and faux fly make them look traditional, but the pants have an elastic waistband in the back that’s easily hidden with a blazer.” Though they were “put through the wringer” with daily commutes pre-pandemic, she still reaches for them while working from home. A full week ahead of Black Friday, the pants are already deeply discounted at just $29 (more than 60 percent off its original price of $90). You can snag them in classic black and other neutrals such as navy, gray, and camel.
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