Style Clothing Jeans and Pants Shoppers Love These Soft, Stretchy Pants for Work—and They're Just $35 They feel like leggings but look like your most polished work pants. By Madeline Diamond Madeline Diamond Madeline Diamond is an Associate Ecommerce Editor at Dotdash Meredith, where she primarily works on the Travel + Leisure brand. She writes about all things travel gear, including luggage, fashion, and tech. Madeline also frequently writes features, profiles, and trend pieces about the culture of travel. Originally from California, she now lives in Brooklyn and can often be found in her favorite park with a cappuccino in hand. Highlights: * 4+ years of journalism experience * 2+ years of ecommerce experience Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 27, 2021 09:00AM EDT Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Photo: onequince.com If you've been living in loungewear for the past 18 months, you might be wondering how you're going to start wearing real clothes again, especially if you'll be returning to an office soon. Luckily, Quince has a variety of comfortable yet stylish and work-appropriate pants, including this pair of cropped ponte leggings. Shoppers say they feel like loungewear, but with their polished ponte fabric and elegant cut, you can easily dress these pants up for work, travel, nights out, and more. These Tailored $68 Pants Are So Comfortable, They Feel Like Sweatpants The Ultra-Stretch Ponte Ankle Leggings from Quince are made from a soft, stretchy, and wrinkle-resistant blend of rayon, nylon, and spandex. The pull-on style pants feature a high-waisted fit, 25-inch inseam, and cropped ankle-length cut. They have faux front pockets and functional back pockets, adding to the legging-like feel but polished, pant-like look. The flat, elasticized waistband not only offers a flattering look, but it also makes the pants impressively comfortable and easy to move in. The pants are available in sizes XS to XL, and a size chart on Quince's website will help you find the right fit. onequince.com To buy: $35; onequince.com. Reviewers rave about these pants and have given them an average of 4.7 out of five stars on Quince's website. "These are really nice pants. The fabric is substantial but not heavy," one reviewer wrote. "They are super comfortable but hold you in at all the right places." Another shopper emphasized that the pants are the perfect stylish yet comfortable addition to their work wardrobe. "As I am easing back into office life, I have looked far and wide for work-appropriate pants with an elastic waistline that are both comfortable and flattering," they wrote. "These are the first to fit the bill perfectly."If you're returning to the office soon or are simply looking for versatile pants you can wear for just about any occasion, check out this pair from Quince. And for just $35, you might even want to stock up on a few pairs. If you're interested in different pant styles, you can also shop bootcut and straight leg ponte pants that offer a similar office-ready look and loungewear-like feel. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit More Must-Shop Products Shoppers Say This Best-Selling Sling Bag From Amazon Is ‘the Perfect Size”—-and It’s on Sale for 25% Off 12 Best-Selling Luggage and Travel Accessories That Are Essential for Your Upcoming Summer Vacation–Starting at $8 I Finally Tried This Internet-Famous Swimwear Brand, and I’m Blown Away by My Bikini’s Comfy, Flattering Fit