Since starting pharmacy school a few years ago, I’ve had to slowly adjust my wardrobe to include more business casual pieces and professional work wear attire. I’ve come to quickly realize that putting together cute professional outfit is truly a task on its own. I recently found the most perfect pair of work pants that are great for petite and curvy girls alike.
They are the LOFT Skinny Pintucked Sateen Pants!
I’ve always had a simple pair of black bootcut business pants, but after wearing those every day for rotation, I quickly became bored with my wardrobe. I went on a hunt for some different styles of dress pants that would not only flatter my shape but also highlight it. Thankfully for me, I found the LOFT Skinny Pintucked Sateen Pants on sale while I was shopping in New York for a pharmacy conference. It was a love at first sight type of moment.
Color
The normal retail price is $69.50, but LOFT normally has some great deal or discount going on that you can always find them at a cheaper price. I have this pair in Coastal Grey and Midnight Sea, but honestly as soon as LOFT releases more colors, I’m definitely picking up every single one. I’m that obsessed with them!
Fit
I love a good skinny pant, and these are the perfect length for my petite girls. They do also come in other lengths such as regular and tall for my ladies who were blessed in the height department. I’m only 5’1” and the petite length cuts off right at my ankle, which is the perfect length to wear with flats or mules.
They also have a taper cut around the waist, so they are tighter around the waist and have a little more wiggle room in the thigh region. These are perfect for my ladies who have a curvy figure or have more junk in the trunk.
Other great places to shop for work wear are:
Target: I’ve actually gotten a pair of simple black work pants from Target that have been a staple in my wardrobe this year. They don’t necessarily have a petite or tall line, so I tend to always have to get the legs hemmed. But for the price, I’m not upset at all for the inconvenience.
H&M: If you’re shopping on a budget, then H&M is also a great place to shop for affordable work wear pieces that are great quality and fashionable. I’ve gotten a number of blouses and sweaters from them over the years that I still wear today.
Nordstrom Rack: Anytime that I’m looking for a new pair of shoes, I always head straight to Nordstrom Rack because I know I’ll find a pair that I love. This may or may not be a good thing for my wallet! But Nordstrom Rack (especially online) has thousands of cute designer business casual pieces that are on major discount.
Marshall’s: My favorite place in the whole world besides Target and HomeGoods is Marshalls! You can literally find anything and everything there for the fraction of the price. I find a lot of cute blouses, sweaters, and coats here that are perfect for a dinner date or a day in the office.
Forever21: You may only think of Forever21 when you’re looking to buy a trendy piece, but alas they also have some great affordable workwear pieces. You can easily find a classic piece or a piece that is more fashion forward for the fraction of the price.
What are your go-to work pants? Do you have a favorite that you can’t seem to put down? If so, let me know in the comments below! I would love to add them to my collection.
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