Let’s Discover This Reader Work Pants!

“I simply bought my dream librarian job,” wrote Valerie, a Cup of Jo reader. “I want some pants (not denims!) that I can transfer round in — squatting, bending, sitting on the ground. Any concepts?” Sure! First, Valerie, congratulations! Librarians make the phrase go spherical, now greater than ever, they usually’re fortunate to have you ever. Listed here are just a few choices to put on among the many stacks (and I’m certain the feedback can have good recs, too)…

Above is Madewell’s patch-pocket pair. Brown is a giant coloration this fall and could be best for work, since, as Magnetic Fields frontman Stephin Merritt as soon as instructed me in an interview, “Brown reveals completely nothing. You’d need to spill some fuchsia paint.”

There’s additionally Alex Mill’s herringbone pair, which I personally put on continuous (together with at Erika’s ebook occasion final week). The utility pockets are so good.

Previous Navy’s uniform pants look stylish with a button-down.

And these cuffed hems are sooooo cute. Audrey Hepburn vibes.

Everlane’s cotton pants have a simple, not-quite-barrel form, and I like when pants are available in colours that make an outfit pop.

These tailor-made ones are additionally wrinkle resistant and are available in six colours.

Digging this wide-leg pair with camp pockets! Love the olive inexperienced.

Lastly, you could possibly additionally strive black denims, which really feel dressier than blue.

Ideas? What pants would you suggest? I additionally love this belted pair, and did you discover that the majority the outfits above are styled with ballet flats? It’s such a factor!

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