Black Pants

Women's black pants

Black pants are the pair every working wardrobe is built around. They go with every top you own, they read as formal without trying, and they hide a long day. Forcast black pants come in tailored, wide leg, bootleg, flared, skinny and cropped cuts, in sizes 4 to 18.

Choosing a black pant

For a classic office trouser, look at the Nikki Tailored Pants, the Annalee Classic Pants or the Merid Tailored Pants. The Safira High-Waist Trousers sit higher and lengthen the leg, while the Rumy Wide Leg Tailored Pants are the fuller option and the Emily High-Waisted Skinny Pant is the narrowest. The Thea Bootleg Pants add shape at the hem, the Stella Tall Trousers are cut longer in the leg, and the Josie 2 Cropped Notch Pants finish shorter.

What to wear with them

Black takes colour and pattern on top without competing. Pair a pair with a printed style from shirts and blouses, a fine knit from knit tops, or a black jacket from work jackets and blazers for a suit without buying the set. They work equally well with flats, loafers and heels, so one pair covers the commute and the evening after it.

Fit and fabric

Tailored styles are cut in suiting blends with a little stretch, so they hold their shape and recover after sitting. Adjustable and elastic waist versions give more ease across a full day. If you are between sizes, let the cut decide: a wide leg carries a little extra room well, a skinny does not.

How to shop the range

Measurements for every style are on the size guide. For the second colour most wardrobes need, see navy pants, or browse all pants to compare cuts side by side. Returns and exchanges are accepted within 30 days, online or in any store.