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The Recommendation

January 29, 2026

The best women’s pants for the office

Five different pairs of women's pants displayed on a beige background.
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For our brand-new guide to women’s work pants, a panel of diverse testers collectively tried over 100 pairs to find standouts that are polished, fashion-forward, and comfortable. Some of our favorites? A chic barrel-leg trouser, stylish wide-leg pants, and a straight-leg pair with casual vibes.

Including the pair you wear when you’re the boss — or you want people to think you are→

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Plus: The best laptop backpacks

Our picks for best laptop backpack pictured with school supplies.
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A great backpack is the best way to carry your laptop: It’s more ergonomic than a tote or messenger bag, it holds more than a briefcase, and it looks more stylish than a rolling bag. After testing more than 75 laptop backpacks over the last 11 years, we have five stylish, spacious, and well-designed favorites.

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Your daily deal: The very best humidifier

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Humidifiers — for all the glorious relief they can provide to chapped lips and dry sinuses — are also notoriously difficult to take care of. But our top pick, this powerful and near-silent one, is surprisingly low-maintenance and easy to clean.

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One last (office style) thing: The very best wool coats

Three models wearing three different wool coats.
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Few winter closet staples are as trend-proof, stylish, and practical as a great wool coat. After testing more than two dozen, we have a few favorites — including a gorgeous trench and a dreamy cashmere-blend number.

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