Why we love it: The slit on the side and the bow add a little femininity to an otherwise timeless design.

Why we love it: We believe every woman should have a classic pair of black trousers in her closet, and this one might be what’s missing from yours.

Why we love it: The horn buttons on the front give it some interest, but you can still pull these pants off at work easily.

Why we love it: Somedays, we prefer wide-legged pants because no one wants to deal with clingy pants five days a week.

Why we love it: The deep burgundy colour and the cuffed hem give this a bedroom-meets-bar vibe, and we love that you can wear it with a shirt or a structured jacket.

Why we love it: Nothing like a checked pair of trousers that are dependable for the work week.

Why we love it: Adding this graphic pattern to a work look instantly jazzes it up and gets you noticed.

Why we love it: They come without a waistband, so it sits more comfortably even after a heavy meal.

Why we love it: Trust a paperbag cut to give you longer-looking legs, thereby making you appear slimmer and taller.

Why we love it: For days when you feel a bit more daring, a pair of pink-and-orange pants might do the trick.