There was once a time when women’s dress pants were almost exclusively tailored from wool, with very little in the way of trendy enhancements. Traditionally, women’s dress pants generally came in pleated or unpleated waist treatments and were styled with a straight or bootcut leg. This type of women’s dress pant still plays well on Wall Street and other strictly business environments, but women with a taste for vogue are venturing into dress pants styled like crops and ankle pants; office-savvy bermudas and tapered-leg styles. Women’s suit pants, pleated pants and office pants now come in synthetic blends that offer the sophistication of wool without the dry cleaning expense. Popular brands like Atelier Luxe, Alex New York and Hawksley & Wight are great places to start when filling out your dress pant wardrobe while promoting your individual sense of style.
