Wide leg trousers and culottes should be a staple in anyone’s professional wardrobe. Regardless of what industry you work in, this look is always sophisticated and polished without being too complicated or dressy. Depending on the dress code in your office, any of these trousers can be paired with a simple silk t-shirt or a slim white button down. I love to wear my wide culottes to work with a simple top and a colorful pair of slingbacks. Another great take on this seventies-inspired trend is pairing a wide-leg pant with a matching knit sweater or sleeveless boxy blouse (I love grey-on-grey or all navy). However you wear them, these pants are perfect for a pulled-together and professional look.

1. Derek Lam 10 Crosby High Waisted Trousers, $647.06, available at ShopBop

2. ASOS Premium Relaxed Wide Leg with D Ring Detail, $80.95

3. Wilfred Caron Pant, $110, available at Aritzia

4. The Row Appel Seamed Wide-Leg Pants, $1,790 USD, available at Bergdorf Goodman

5. MissGuided Jersey Wide-Leg Pants in Khaki, $30 USD

6. Altuzarra Serge Stretch-Twill Flared Pants, $895 USD, available at Net-A-Porter

By Lindsay Mix, Vancouver

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