Universal Standard Dressy Leggings

It's rare, but sometimes a brand comes along and steals my heart, and right now that brand is Universal Standard. If you veer toward a more classic style, I highly recommend checking them out. They are, in my opinion, at the forefront of size inclusivity. Everything they sell is available in sizes 00-40. No more falling in love with an item only to see it's not available in your size! Not only that, but they show how every style looks on an array of different body types.

I don't have a flashy wardrobe so I love shopping from Universal Standard. Everything I've purchased has been of the highest quality and looks brand new after repeated wearings and washings. If you're wary of trying a new brand, they've got you. Universal Standard offers an at-home try-on program. They'll mail you up to 8 items for you to try on at home, free of charge. Just pay for what you decide to keep.

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Let me repeat: I love this company! And yes, they, too, have a great selection of yoga dress pants and dressy leggings available in all sizes!

Moro Pocket Ponte Pants

Universal Standard describes this Moro Pocket style as “having the polished look of pants with the feeling of leggings.” They're made using a four-way stretch fabric that doesn't wrinkle or crease and that is pill-resistant. I love the zipper at the ankle and I guarantee you these are extremely comfortable. They look like the best yoga dress pants!

Dylan Luxe Twill Joggers

Joggers that nobody will ever guess are joggers? Yes, please! I think Universal Standard nailed it when they created these office-friendly joggers!

Athleta Endless Pant

Sometime during the Pandemic I discovered Athleta and I fell in love. Hard. I believe 50 percent of the clothing I own is now from Athleta and, sadly, that's not an exaggeration. OK, I'm kidding. I'm not sad at all. I'm living the comfy life and I love it! While Athleta is ground zero for athleisure, they also have plenty of styles that would work in an office, too, like the Endless Pant, which is available in traditional and plus sizes.

J.Crew Pixie Pant

Can we all just take a second to admire the magnificent zipper on the back of these pants? I don't normally draw attention to my derriere, but that silver zipper is begging to be admired. (In a non-creepy way, of course!) J.Crew calls their Pixie Pant a “legging pant,” which sounds like code for yoga stretch pants. They're made of stretch ponte and have a high waist, so they're sure to keep you feeling “tucked in” all day long.

These are available in Classic, Petite, and Tall, and sizes range from XXX-small to 3X.

M.M.LaFleur The Foster Pant

I first wrote this post years ago and I somehow forgot to include one of my absolute favorite pairs of pants of all time! The Foster Pant from M.M.LaFleur isn't cheap. At $195 they're easily the most expensive styles on this list. That's not normally my jam, BUT these pants are so worth it. I wrote an M.M.LaFleur review a few years ago and received a pair and they are absolutely fantastic and worth the cost. The material is thick but stretchy and comfortable. They're wrinkle-resistant and machine washable. They look good on AND they feel good on. Seriously, these pants are so fetch (is it happening yet?!) that if I made a list of my all-time favorite pants, they would be #1.

Summersalt The Everyday Seamed Legging Pant

Summersalt is speaking my love language with the everyday legging because I do want to wear leggings everywhere. Every single day. According to Summersalt, these have “all of the buttery softness of your favorite leggings with the polish of a pant. Wear these to the office, out to brunch, or jet-setting around the world.” These, too, look like the best yoga dress pants and they are available in sizes XS-2X.

NYDJ Ponte Pants

I have heard nothing but rave reviews for NYDJ Ponte Pants. The Ponte Trouser Pants above are a classic style that's perfect for the office, and there's also a slim leg option.

Plus-size gals, be sure to check out NYDJ's plus-size ponte dress pants! They're available in sizes 14-28, and NYDJ suggests going down one size to achieve the perfect fit.

Here's some good news if you don't love shopping online: Amazon Prime members can now take advantage of Amazon Prime Wardrobe! With Amazon Prime Wardrobe, you can fill a box with items you'd like to try on (including these from NYDJ !), and you'll only pay for what you decide to keep!

Ministry of Supply Kinetic Pull-On Pant

This post gets updated rather frequently, which means I'm always finding new styles to fall in love with myself. These Kinetic Pull-On Pants from the new-to-me brand Ministry of Style are perfection! Unlike most of the styles on this list, this pant features a relaxed fit! Granted, I don't love the current relaxed denim look, but relaxed dress pants for the office? I'm all in! These are wrinkle-resistant and made using a four-way stretch material.

Kiragrace Perfect Wide Leg Pant

For the longest time, I would have said that yoga pants **needed** to have a skinny leg but recently I purchased a pair of wide-legged yoga pants and they are seriously amazing. They're so ridiculously comfortable and no part of my body feels constricted. While the ones I purchased aren't office-friendly, this Perfect Wide Leg Pant from Kiragrace definitely is!

Marycrafts Stretch Yoga Pants for Work

Amazon claims to be selling a lot of dressy yoga pants, but really, they mostly have casual styles. I'm not hating – everyone needs yoga pants but I question whether most of them are actually yoga pants for work. These Marycrafts Stretch Yoga Pants for Work are different though. The brand claims they're the most comfortable pants you'll ever wear to work. If you don't want to take their word for it, they have great reviews and cost less than $25!

SPANX The Perfect Back Seam Skinny Pants

Over the past few years, SPANX has expanded from its initial focus on shapewear and they now have a pretty robust lineup of leggings. While some of their styles may not be work-appropriate, these back seam skinny pants definitely are! Made using a four-way stretch material, you'll be comfortable and stylish all day! This style is available in sizes XS-3X. They're also available in petite and petite plus sizes!

SPANX PowerMove Wide Leg Trouser

If you love the look of a wide leg trouser but want some real give built in, meet the SPANX PowerMove Wide Leg Trouser. It has that structured, polished look but stretches with you all day, so you're not sucking in your stomach through back to back meetings. It comes in regular, petite, and tall, which is huge if you've ever bought “regular” pants that turned into ankle pants by lunch. Sizing runs XS to 3XL, one of the wider ranges on this list, so more of you can actually shop it. It's $138, definitely an investment piece, but a comfortable one.

SPANX supersmooth® PerfectFit Ponte Kick Flare Pant with Pintuck

SPANX also makes this supersmooth® PerfectFit Ponte Kick Flare Pant with Pintuck, and the little kick flare at the ankle gives it just enough movement without going full bell bottom. The pintuck detail down the front gives it that trouser look, but it's ponte knit, so it actually moves like leggings underneath. Like the PowerMove pair, it comes in regular, petite, and tall, with sizing from XS to 3XL. It's $158, a bit pricier, but if you've tried SPANX before, you know the quality holds up.

Yogipace Straight Leg Dressy Yoga Pants

If you're looking for a cheaper alternative to BetaBrand's dress pant yoga pants, you might want to check out the Yogipace brand on Amazon. They have a couple of different styles that cost less than $40 each!

These pants have been reviewed more than 5,000 times and maintain a 4.5-star rating. The reviews, including this one, are so good that I think I need a pair in my life immediately:

They fit perfect, stretch in all the right places, they are light enough so they aren't hot, so soft, unlike starchy, rough dress pants. If you have a job where you are required to wear black dress pants, I highly recommend these.

These straight leg yoga dress pants come with real pockets and are available in an array of lengths! These come in traditional, long, tall, and extra tall lengths and petite and short!

Rekucci Secret Figure Pull-On Knit Straight Pant

These Rekucci Secret Figure dressy yoga pants from Amazon are sure to be a fit if you're looking for color options! There are 26 different colors in sizes 2-18. The pants also feature a secret “tummy control” panel.

Liverpool Jeans Company Kelsey Ponte Knit Trousers

If you're searching for a Betabrand alternative, look no further than these Kelsey Ponte Knit Trousers from Liverpool Jeans Company. Words used to describe these pants include “comfortable,” “polished,” and “work-wardrobe staple.” All of that sounds perfect. Side note: Nordstrom has carried this style for years, which leads me to believe they are a favorite among their customers! They're available in both traditional and plus sizes.

Lisette L Pants

Whether you're looking for basic black or perhaps white and pink dress yoga pants, Lisette L, which is based in Montreal, has you covered! This store has a great selection of casual styles you can wear to work! Some prints are definitely more casual than others, but for many styles, nobody would ever be able to tell that you're actually wearing your weekend best to work! In addition to traditional sizes, Lisette L also carries plus-size options, although the number of prints is not nearly as abundant.

While the prices at this store are on the higher end, I did spot a few items on sale and if you sign up for the Lisette L email list you will receive a coupon for 10 percent off your first order.

Everlane Dream Pant

One of the things I love most about Everlane is its transparent pricing. Their prices are fair and they tell you exactly how every dollar you spend is allocated. Not only that but their clothes are ethically made AND gorgeous. This is a company you'll feel good supporting, if you're not already doing so, and you'll feel even better wearing The Dream Pant to the office.

Yes, this post is all about yoga pants for work, but reviewers of The Dream Pant mention them being so comfortable you can easily sleep in them! I figure that if you can sleep in them, then you can definitely wear them doing myriad athletic endeavors!

How's this for a review (pulled off the Everlane website): “It’s slimming, comfortable and the perfect pant to meeting. It’s actually a sweat pant disguised as a suit pant. I get many compliments on it. It’s elegantly slimming and flattering.”

Quince Ultra-Stretch Ponte Flare Leg Pants

If your budget's a little tighter, the Quince Ultra-Stretch Ponte Flare Leg Pants are an incredible deal at $44.90. They come in three lengths (short, regular, and long) and five colors, so you can actually get the fit and shade you want instead of settling for whatever's left. Sizing runs XS to XL. Quince is known for pricing that feels almost too good to be true for the quality you get, and these pants are a great example of that.

Quince Ultra-Stretch Ponte Straight Leg Pants

Quince also makes a straight leg version, the Ultra-Stretch Ponte Straight Leg Pants, and the length options here are seriously impressive: extra short, short, regular, long, and extra long, plus 11 colors to choose from. Sizing runs XS to XL. At $39.90, it's even more of a steal than the flare version, and if you've struggled to find pants that actually hit the right spot on your leg, this many length options might be the answer.

Halara Flex™ DayStretch High Waisted Pocket Straight Leg Work Pants

If you want options, the Halara Flex™ DayStretch High Waisted Pocket Straight Leg Work Pants are a steal at $39.95. They come in a huge assortment of colors and in regular, petite, tall, and capri lengths, so there's a real shot at finding your exact fit. Sizing runs XS to 3XL. Halara also runs great sales pretty often, like buy 2 get 1 free, so it's worth keeping an eye on their site before you check out. You could end up with three pairs for less than the cost of one pair elsewhere on this list.