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- We tested out Everlane's $50 Work Pants, and, one year later, we still think they're a particularly great value.
- The Work Pant material is stretchy but deceptively structured, and they're about a quarter of the cost of our other favorite pairs for work.
- Read more: 8 pairs of women's work pants we swear by — all under $200 and mostly machine washable
Everlane Side-Zip Work Pant Check price at Everlane Spending a lot of money on work clothes isn't particularly appealing. But neither is paying $30 for a pair of office-appropriate pants and spending every eight-hour work day thereafter loathing the way they look and feel.
Ideally, you'd like to find something that fits your budget but is also better-fitting, better-looking, and more versatile than it has any right to be at its price point.
For me — and a few other testers on the team — that's the description of Everlane's $50 The Work Pant, even after one year of wear.
They're a fitted pant made from four-way stretch cotton with a handful of subtle but altogether really flattering updates: a smooth and out-of-the-way side zipper, high waist, and elongating back-of-the-leg seam for added polish. They're machine-washable, and they come in ten versatile colors — from black and navy to houndstooth and ochre. You can grab them in ankle-length or regular-length.
Below are three personal experiences from our testers, plus updates after one full year of wear to determine how they've held up over time. If your search for great work pants doesn't end here, we've also got resources for the best work pants for petite women and the best places to shop for new women's work clothes right now.
Mara Leighton, Insider Picks reporter: The Work Pant (Ankle) in navy, $50
The Work Pant is about a fourth of what my other favorite work pants go for (like the $165 M.M.LaFleur Hockley), and while it doesn't dethrone them, it does join them in my all-time favorites.
For $50, Everlane's work pants look more flattering, feel more comfortable, and retain their shape for longer and than my other "affordable" pairs. I've actually worn these outside of work because they're a great structured, slim fit pant on their own.
It's good to note that these fit snug, so I would size up if you're unsure or want a more relaxed fit. In person, the material is also deceptively more substantial than I expected, which makes them much more structured — and flattering — for a stretchy, high-waist pant than I've really encountered elsewhere. The side zipper helps the silhouette remain unbroken and sleek without bagging, and the back seams are a really nice touch — elevating the "polish" of the pants and improving the fit. I'd recommend them to anyone looking to grab a couple of affordable work pants that perform much better than their price suggests.
Update after one year of wear: These pants haven't really changed in a year of use. The material is still solid and flexible, the color the same, and I still wear them frequently. It's also worth noting that I don't give them any especially delicate treatment — I toss them in a washing machine with the rest of my clothes. I still say size up if you're concerned about how tight they are, but I highly recommend them. For $50, it's hard to find something better if this is a style you like.
Connie Chen, Insider Picks reporter: The Work Pant (Ankle) in black, $50
I like these pants more and more each time I wear them. Made of a four-way stretch cotton, the attractive slim fit style manages to balance comfort and structure to a tee. The seam running down the back of the pants provides the polish and poise needed in an office, but because the pants also come in eye-catching colors like Dark Green and Surplus, you can still inject a little more color and personality into your outfit if you want. While I do also love the M.M.LaFleur Foster Pant, which is similarly stylish, versatile, and comfortable, these Everlane work pants clock in at a quarter of the price — a pretty amazing value. I could stock up on a few pairs of these in different colors and be set in the work pant department.
Update after one year of wear: I can have decision paralysis when I pick out what to wear in the morning, especially as I consider factors like what underwear I'm wearing and how active I'll be throughout the day. Time and again, I've put on the Everlane Work Pants knowing that I can wear them with pretty much any top, and that they'll be comfortable all day long.
Malarie Gokey, Insider Picks guides editor: The Work Pant (Ankle) in black, $50
I'm a big fan of comfortable work pants that have good stretch but still look professional, and Everlane's $50 Work Pants fit the bill. The Ankle length is just right for my petite 5'2" frame, and I sized up to make sure the fit wasn't too tight for the office. The pants stretch to fit your curves comfortably and I was pleasantly surprised by how much structure the fabric had. Usually, these kinds of form-fitting stretchy work slacks don't feel this solid. I'm also really impressed by the price — At $50, they're affordable enough to buy multiple pairs for the price you'd ordinarily pay for just one pair.
Update after one year of wear: These pants have really held up. However, I hand-wash most of my clothes — these pants included — so my clothes tend to last longer because they don't face the wear and tear of the washer and dryer. They're comfortable and cute. My only wish is that the legs were less tapered and wider, but that's my own style preference.
All in all, Everlane's $50 work pants are another standout from the company. The silhouette is flattering on different body types and heights (from 5'2 - 5'7 in our testing), the stretchy fabric is much more structured than you'd think, and we tend to like them more and more every time we wear them. For $50, they're a great value — especially considering how well the material and color have fared over the course of a year.
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