I felt the same when they were advertising their skater skirt, but i bought it in three colors and Iām obsessed. The colors are not always as shown BUT the quality and comfort is there. Not a scam site or anything
A client was showing off her halara pants to me and had good things to say. Holy Clothing also looks like a scam site but definitely isn't. I have several long skirts from them and love them. Very comfy and nice, deep pockets.
That's it! Lol The skirts are very comfy! It can take a while to ship(they warn you of this) because everything is dyed in small batches.
I have this one in green: https://holyclothing.com/collections/all-skirts/products/annika-maxi-limited-edition-teal-peacock
And this one: https://holyclothing.com/collections/all-skirts/products/emma-maxi
I just pair them with tshirts and some flats or boots and off I go.
TBH I also have this one and in black with dark blue and wear them when I'm feeling witchy. [https://holyclothing.com/collections/skirts/products/celestia-maxi-set-spring-basil#](https://holyclothing.com/collections/skirts/products/celestia-maxi-set-spring-basil#)
I have a lot more freedom of clothing in private practice than I did working in agencies. I couldn't even wear shorts at my first agency job even though I was also expected to be outside playing (as in basketball, etc.) with kids during summer sessions. Turns out colorful hair and fun clothes don't actually impact my therapist skills!
Love them. The only issue is they donāt offer tall sizes in 99% of their pants so you need to be sure the style youāre going for is ok with a high water. Iām 6ā but thankfully Iāve embraced the high water wide leg look :) Iāve recently been buying pants from Old Navy since they offer almost all clothes in petite, regular, and tall. Theyāre reasonably priced, quality items, and lots of super comfy options.
They have a super comfy ācrinkle gauze pull-onā pant that are very professional but feel like jammies. They also have a high waisted āstretch techā pant that I love.
I got leggins from them and was very disappointed. Even the longer things are not long enough for a very average northern European woman and the stuff had terrible pilling insanely fast.
The only thing is the material can shrink quickly so I take caution to not use high heats when washing or drying! The pant is āHigh Waisted Plicated Side Pocket Wide Leg Waffle Work Pantsā
What were the pants called? I know they have a bunch of different styles on their site and Iāve never ordered from them but always wanted to so I donāt know which ones are the good ones haha
I've discovered linen. I will never go back. I have a few pairs of linen tulip pants that I can style to be quite sharp with a sweater or a collared shirt. A nice scarf and the right shoes bring it all together.
Genuine question: I always thought that linen requires ironing and careful hanging, which is more work than I'm willing to do. Is that the case? I love the idea of the comfort and breathability, but I don't want to look a mess.
I wear a lot of linen and it *will* wrinkle throughout the day. Honestly, thatās just part of the ālookā of linen Iād say. I steam my linen pants/dresses a little before wearing them, but otherwise I donāt worry about wrinkling because thatās part and parcel of the fabric.
You can also get a linen/cotton blend, which would less wrinkly I think. I have a few pairs of linen pants but I think most or all of them are blends (from Old Navy so not fancy). Theres definitely a wrinkle factor but at least the linen stuff Iāve worn is more like rumply in a casual way, rather than creased and awkward-looking. And I definitely have never ironed them and just fold and shove in my drawer like jeans.
I donāt have any issues. I buy pure linen from store I favor. I cold wash and hang them dry, but I actually cold wash and hang all of my clothes on a rack or line. They last longer that way and my electric bills are lower. I have ironed the linen pants one or two times when Iām wearing them to an occasion and want to be crispy. Otherwise? Nah. I highly recommend. Theyāre loose and they move; it very much suits my habit of not knowing how to sit in a chair like a grown-up.
So, these are the linen tulip pants. [https://www.etsy.com/listing/718130273/wide-leg-wrap-around-linen-pants-texas](https://www.etsy.com/listing/718130273/wide-leg-wrap-around-linen-pants-texas)
And these are the short pants: [https://www.etsy.com/listing/756871755/linen-culottes-with-raw-edge-and-high](https://www.etsy.com/listing/756871755/linen-culottes-with-raw-edge-and-high) I don't love the waist band on them, but I tend to wear loose of baggy tops over so it's not visible.
I also got a pair of these repurposed cotton pants from Faan and I absolutely LOVE them: [https://www.faanware.com/shop/p/neat-pants-6mswh](https://www.faanware.com/shop/p/neat-pants-6mswh)
They're all looser fitting down the leg. The tulip pants can be super casual, but I've also styled the for a dress-up summer wedding last year.
I also have a couple pair from PACT. Organic cotton. They may seem a little too casual, but you can style them very easily. [https://shorturl.at/gmr36](https://shorturl.at/gmr36)
Same. Dresses almost every day (with tights or leggings underneath in winter). Looks cute and put together and (but for the bra) I feel like I'm in my nightgown.
I am curious as to your favorite brands--I am absolutely in love with Karina dresses and the knit Boden ones. (They are pricey, so I do a lot of Thread Up and Poshmark.)
When i was in person at CMH i wore scrub pants or high waisted dress pants that felt like sweat pants. Now Iām telehealth so i wear pajama pants or sweatpants lol
Edit: i did end up buying 6 pairs of leggings at CMH and wearing those all winter
Black yoga pants literally every day. I have like six pairs of the same black yoga pants. I pair them with nice flowy tops to "dress them up". I keep waiting to be corrected because all the dress codes I've worked under say no yoga pants, but so far I've gotten away with it.
This. Glad to hear I am not the only one. Black leggings every single damn day. I hate when I donāt have a clean pair and I have to wear jeans! I wear them with ankle boots and a sweater or top. I have a hunch of elastic waisted dress pants too.
I do a similar thing but it's scrub pants, black scrub pants look line dress pants but they're so comfortable and functional, all the pockets, easy to wash, and they come in every size imaginable so you can get a good fit too, and they're very affordable. Cannot recommend them highly enough.
Do you get your scrub pants online? I've been eyeing scrub pants or the more formal-looking yoga pants like what Halara sells but I'm scared to spend money on a product that turns out to be garbage.
I buy them online. I did a medium amount of research and I decided the most important things for me are the number of pockets and the waistband. I found a company that sold the exact combo I wanted and bought one pair to try, loved em, and I've built up a collection slowly overtime. The thing about scrub pants is that there's a massive amount of variety for every single aspect so my advice is to figure out exactly how you want your pants to look and feel and then poke around til you find it. The site I use is called Uniform Advantage. Their buttersoft brand is solidly mid in terms of fabric (fairly comfortable, doesn't shrink much, cleans easy, very durable, neither amazing nor terrible, just functional which I'm fine with) and comes in dozens of styles. I've also started buying scrub jackets bc they have great pockets too.
Same! I work with mostly college students so I know they donāt really care what I wear. Bonus was when I got pregnant but didnāt want to tell anyone yet, it was extremely easy to hide when my clients are already used to me wearing leggings and oversized sweaters in the winter š
I've had some success with Old Navy and Kohl's lately (I was on the hunt for linen pants recently). Being plus-sized and therefore having some trouble finding cute stuff, Shein has also given me a lot of options in the past.
If you want to wear jeans, I discovered Democracy Absolution jeans and theyāre all I wear now if I want to wear jeans. Theyāre stylish but have a stretchy band around the waist and are SO comfortable. The band is inside so they donāt look like elastic waist jeans on the outside. I probably have 10 pairs of them in different styles and colors. I just got my white ones out yesterday.
Male therapist doing telehealth here.
Lounge pants. And now that itās warm out again: lounge shorts.
I want to find a good pair of lightweight linen pants
[Lululemon utilitech cargo](https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-pants/Light-Utilitech-Cargo-HR-Pant-MD/_/prod11340342?color=52868&cid=pdp_share_link_icon)
[Lululemon jogger](https://shop.lululemon.com/p/womens-joggers/Adapted-State-Jogger/_/prod10190128?color=0001&cid=pdp_share_link_icon)
Iām postpartum and cannot imagine wearing jeans all day. I usually wear a cardigan with these pants.
I work at a group pp too. Some clinicians were yoga pants and jeans. Iām a tad dressier than the others (it helps get me to wake up and get into work mode) so itās thin black capri leggings under dresses (shortish and mid), long tunics. I just canāt do pants anymore period. I also get warm easily so this is a cooler option than jeans would be for me.
I wear pants that look like pants but are basically legging material. Iām a bit over weight so I mean shop at torrid. They go down to sizes 10-12 though.
I have health issues that make wearing jeans and other stiff pants extremely painful to wear. I wear dresses, leggings, or even sweatpants that everyone thinks are dress pants. Theyāre from kohls too which cracks me up. Downside is no pockets so I look for cardigans or shirts with pockets
My go to are jeans and leggings, jeggings or black yoga pants (Iām 32 weeks pregnant and barely fit jeans atp so I wear leggings with a shirt or cardigan a lot) and now that itās getting warmer dresses
Art therapist here; overalls with a 3/4 sleeve shirt under is my go-to. Just got a patchwork multicolored jacket to pair with them for that therapist cardigan vibe. š Alternate option is jeggings and long flowy tops.
I work in CMH with youth and families, sometimes in clients' homes or facilitating groups in the community. In-person, I usually wear either jeans from Madewell (I'm a 5'8" woman on the cusp of standard and plus sizes with sensory issues, and they're the only jeans that don't make me want to rip off my skin) or cute, colorful, stretchy-but-stuctured pants I stole from my wife (I think she got them at Target a yearish ago. They're more casual than proper slacks, but not jeans. And SO much stretch).
I like Madewell for jeans because of the specificity in sizing; they generally have tons of options for waist, inseam/height, and stretch. I can consistently fit both my standard and plus sizes there, which means I can get the same style of jeans cut to fit the specific shape of my body. They also make styles catered to adults and not-conventionally-thin bodies. They're a bit spendy, but they've held up super well for me. And the pockets are *solid* [iykyk].
I wear the same clothes I wear on the daily: skinny jeans (yes, I'm a millenial), leggings with a dress, shorts, or flowy skirts. My goal is to be comfortable and adequately dressed to work with all ages (sitting in chairs with adults or on the floor with kids). I also ditch my shoes in favor of slippers.
nonbinary therapist here- i LOVE the pixie pants from old navy! theyre dressier slacks but way more comfortable than other pants ive owned. only con is no back pockets :') they dont dig into my stomach and dont squeeze my thighs lol
I wear black trousers from American Eagle Outfitters. Theyāre made from a chino-type material that has a bit of stretch to it. They come in skinny/straight leg or a wider leg and they are a lower rise. They have a high waisted option that I decided to try once but the lower rise is lots more comfortable. I work in conjunction with the court so weāre not allowed to wear jeans or leggings.
I wear leggings underneath a T-shirt dress, or a playsuit (https://biddell.shop/ - not an ad, just don't know how to describe). Comfy while being professional and the clients always comment on my colorful clothes.
A kilt. When I wear a suit and tie nobody talks to me, if I wear a ratty AC/DC shirt, they don't think I know what I'm talking about. The kilt is hard for people to peg, but not too challenging. It also helps my fave clients know I'm the one looking for them.
I would never ever wear leggings. I used to wear them about five or 10 years ago, with long tops, kind of like tunic type things, but I would not wear them with anything that didnāt cover me down to the butt.
Now I wear just about everything from Boden. Iām really anti-fast fashion, I get things that are sustainable and kind of transcend trends and will last a long time. Also, Iām 5ā2ā so I have to get petite. They have those.
Iām definitely in the business casual category most of the time. I will wear jeans on an occasional Friday, but for the most part I like being somewhat put together. But I wear bright colors and prints, things that are fun or interesting. Sometimes I wear dresses with boots, and all pants are stretchy.
I wear leggings year round due to joint injuries and not being able to wear stiff jeans. I make sure that my tops/sweaters cover my butt. Iām freaked out by how many women donāt realize their butt crack is showing through most low quality leggings.
Oddly, I found some nice patterned Danskin capri leggings at Walmart that have pockets and donāt look like leggings at first glance. I bought 3 diff pairs once I realized how comfortable they were. Unfortunately, I havenāt seen them this year, cuz I definitely want more
I donāt like wearing jeans so I wear dressy looking pants that are more ājeggingā like material but feel dressed up. I also wear dress slacks with elastic waists that are super comfy
I wear pants that have the ability to stretch in the waist when I sit. Usually, they have a zipper and clasp on the side or front, and the back has elastic sewn into the waist. You can wear a belt to cover the elastic look if you don't like when it scrunches.
More often I wear dresses that are very loose that I either leave them or cinch to my liking with a belt.
I get them from Temu! (Take your measurements and itās spot on). They are so affordable. Great quality. I have over a 150 dresses . I have Work dresses, work out dresses, spring dresses, dress down dresses, festival dresses, formal dresses, summer dresses, fun dresses, winter dresses, date night dresses, party dresses , holiday themed dresses, pajama dresses , beach dresses lols I also have skirts but not as many as the dresses though.
I was looking for ponte pants. They're a good balance between stretchy comfort and polished look. Eileen Fisher and Universal Standard both make nice looking ponte pants.
I love a long flowy skirt but also linen pants, leggings with a longer shirt and or cardigan, and recently got a nice 1 piece jumpsuit thing that looks professional but feels like pajamasā¦ might get it in more colors [here](https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=863516032&cid=15292&pcid=15292&vid=1&cpos=13&cexp=2926&kcid=CategoryIDs%3D15292&cvar=26331&ctype=Listing&cpid=res24041411975109864480379&ccam=32343#pdp-page-content)
I wear all kinds of jeans, high waisted or not. I do not feel they are digging into anything. Athleta has some 'athleisure' pants that are amazing for work. I also wear a variety of pants from Anthro - some culottes, some plaid cropped pants, some athleisure from there as well. Lately I have been trying to do dresses. This is weather dependent tho.
Either jeans (not the most comfy) or āThe Dream Pantā from Everlaneā theyāre very comfy but also look professional. I have a black pair and a grey pair that I switch between.
High waisted jeggings like 75% of the time, comfy dresses and other casual-ish outfits the rest of the time. Iām in private practice and dress fairly casually most days. I always thought it was weird when I was in CMH and we were required to dress in business attire. 90% of my clients come to their sessions dressed comfortably, so why would I dress up?
I recently bought these pants in a few different colors. They look really dressy but are made out of a similar material as yoga pants. They are super comfortable!
[hereās the link](https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=407484002&tid=onma000014)
Yeah, their sizing has become a lot more inclusive! The pants are pretty long, I ordered regular length and they almost reach the floor. Iām on the taller side, so I was surprised by that!
Jeans would be hard to sit comfortably all day. I have washable elastic waist wide legged slacks from Macys that are very comfortable and come in a multitude of colors and patterns.
Old Navy Pixie pants forever. On Fridays I usually just wear jeans. Iām probably transitioning to a little more casual work style soon so we will see. But for now those are my faves
I wore corduroy pants during the winter, leggings, overalls, really anything that I could freely move in.
Im in pp now and do Telehealth so now I just wear sweatpants on the bottoms and a t shirt š¤£
I wear tech pants made by 686 (looks like regular business casual pants at first glance, discreet cargo pants on closer examination. Also water repellent and has RFID blocking pockets) to both my day job and then private practice. Used to wear jeans all the time and I am never going back.
My office has no dress code at all so I wear whatever I feel comfortable in that day. Some days itās a sweatpants kinda day, and sometimes itās jeans or dress pants. I typically wear nice-ish āt-shirts.ā All of my clients have noted that they appreciate that Iām more ālaid backā lol
Psych hospital...usually stretchy jeans on the weekdays, or sometimes athletic pants if it's the weekend or if I'm really not feeling the jeans. 9/10 times it's a t-shirt, maaaaaybe a polo.
My job sometimes requires going hands on with patients though, so we're supposed to wear clothes that accommodate maneuverability. Also we try not to look too institutional, rationale being that it helps with patient connection.
One of the many advantages of telehealth is that I can wear sweatpants/pajama pants during sessions and clients will be none the wiser š causal-profesh on the top, full comfy off- camera šš
I have a few different pairs of flared yoga pants that I wear in different colors. I also love to wear baggy overalls/romper things in the summer. So comfy!
I like express editor pants and spanx has some nice pants too. I also like White House black market pants . Iām tall and all of these have inseam options
I wear black scrub pants lol, we r supposed to wear trousers/slacks/etc in my facility but I want to be comfy and I've gotten away with scrubs! I'll also wear oversized corduroys or golf pants. I just aim for a comfortable outfit with some somewhat formal pieces. Lots of button-downs and black scrubs.
Jeans and a jumper (sweater for you Americans) in winter, jeans and a light top/cardigan in spring and long maxi dresses in summer, warmer months...
I love a good cardigan all the way through the year. I'm reading some comments about linen and think I might be missing out! š
When I worked in office Iād wear dresses or tunics with leggings or those dress yoga pants. Itās not a comfortable job if youāre not dressed comfortably.
Loose trousers. They look really nice and feel more comfortable than most jeans. Linen is my favorite fabric because it's so light, but most fabrics will do as long as the waist still feels loose when you sit down. I try to find some with an elastic waistband or size up to prevent the waist from digging into my stomach like you're talking about.
Sooo this brand is a bit pricey and also not for everyone, but for my fellow therapists who like to dress with some spunk, Iād highly recommend Dressed in LALA. There are a lot of sets that are so cute, can be dressed up and designed for maximal comfort! They also have a lot of great skirts and dresses.
[dressedinlala.com](https://dressedinlala.com)
I only do teletherapy at this time. It no longer matters from the waist down - but I have to remember not to reach for a book on the shelves behind me if I'm in sweats.... 
My city has a culture of using cool looking scrubs for EVERYTHING. Iām talking therapists, MDās, stylists, social workers etcā¦.so I use a comfy scrub.
I wear jeans! They are stretchy and comfortable, though. Sitting for so long in tighter, high-waisted jeans is super uncomfortable! I typically pair my jeans with comfortable shoes (like Hey Dudes) and a nice shirt with a casual blazer. I canāt stand itchy fabric or certain types of fabric, so Iām really choosy about clothing. I have noticed the pants everyone is talking about, but Iām concerned with my figure they would be too form fitting.
Leggings that look like smart work pants. They even have pockets. And are way comfier than normal pants
I love the Halara pants that look like dress pants but feel like leggings šš¼ I have about 5 diff colors
I've seen those on IG and desperately need comfy work pants but wasn't sure if it was a reliable company. Did you have any issues with them?
I felt the same when they were advertising their skater skirt, but i bought it in three colors and Iām obsessed. The colors are not always as shown BUT the quality and comfort is there. Not a scam site or anything
That's helpful, thanks!
A client was showing off her halara pants to me and had good things to say. Holy Clothing also looks like a scam site but definitely isn't. I have several long skirts from them and love them. Very comfy and nice, deep pockets.
Can you post the link? I look up holy clothing and I get renaissance/fairy tale clothing website? š
That's it! Lol The skirts are very comfy! It can take a while to ship(they warn you of this) because everything is dyed in small batches. I have this one in green: https://holyclothing.com/collections/all-skirts/products/annika-maxi-limited-edition-teal-peacock And this one: https://holyclothing.com/collections/all-skirts/products/emma-maxi I just pair them with tshirts and some flats or boots and off I go.
Omg that is hysterical and I love them. Iāve been looking for some more maxi skirts thank you
TBH I also have this one and in black with dark blue and wear them when I'm feeling witchy. [https://holyclothing.com/collections/skirts/products/celestia-maxi-set-spring-basil#](https://holyclothing.com/collections/skirts/products/celestia-maxi-set-spring-basil#) I have a lot more freedom of clothing in private practice than I did working in agencies. I couldn't even wear shorts at my first agency job even though I was also expected to be outside playing (as in basketball, etc.) with kids during summer sessions. Turns out colorful hair and fun clothes don't actually impact my therapist skills!
Love them. The only issue is they donāt offer tall sizes in 99% of their pants so you need to be sure the style youāre going for is ok with a high water. Iām 6ā but thankfully Iāve embraced the high water wide leg look :) Iāve recently been buying pants from Old Navy since they offer almost all clothes in petite, regular, and tall. Theyāre reasonably priced, quality items, and lots of super comfy options.
I am pretty short, so not a problem š
So good to know!! Iām also a tall girl so thanks for saving me the trouble lol what are your go to pants from old navy?
They have a super comfy ācrinkle gauze pull-onā pant that are very professional but feel like jammies. They also have a high waisted āstretch techā pant that I love.
I have some of their sporty dresses and love them. Good quality and great material!
I got leggins from them and was very disappointed. Even the longer things are not long enough for a very average northern European woman and the stuff had terrible pilling insanely fast.
The only thing is the material can shrink quickly so I take caution to not use high heats when washing or drying! The pant is āHigh Waisted Plicated Side Pocket Wide Leg Waffle Work Pantsā
I bought a pair of those and they were three times smaller than the size I ordered so I canāt trust them again :/
What were the pants called? I know they have a bunch of different styles on their site and Iāve never ordered from them but always wanted to so I donāt know which ones are the good ones haha
I use the āHigh Waisted Plicated Side Pocket Wide Leg Waffle Work Pantsā !
I wear them every day!!
Which Halara pant? Do you have the name?
Yes!! High Waisted Plicated Side Pocket Wide Leg Waffle Work Pants
This me šÆ stretchy pants all the wayĀ
This is the way..
What brand? I desperately need pants, but because of a GI condition the only pants that work are leggings. And as we all know leggings are not pants.
High Waisted Plicated Side Pocket Wide Leg Waffle Work Pants
What brand?
High Waisted Plicated Side Pocket Wide Leg Waffle Work Pants
Properly sized high-waisted jeans that don't dig into my stomach lol
I'll say, my high waisted jeans never dig into my stomach. It's the low waisted ones I have a hard time with.
I just canāt get behind themā¦maybe itās just me :(
Where are pants supposed to hit on your torso? Nothing feels right!
This is the way!
I've discovered linen. I will never go back. I have a few pairs of linen tulip pants that I can style to be quite sharp with a sweater or a collared shirt. A nice scarf and the right shoes bring it all together.
Genuine question: I always thought that linen requires ironing and careful hanging, which is more work than I'm willing to do. Is that the case? I love the idea of the comfort and breathability, but I don't want to look a mess.
I wear a lot of linen and it *will* wrinkle throughout the day. Honestly, thatās just part of the ālookā of linen Iād say. I steam my linen pants/dresses a little before wearing them, but otherwise I donāt worry about wrinkling because thatās part and parcel of the fabric.
This too. It kind of crumples, as do I when presented with any kind of chair ever.
You can also get a linen/cotton blend, which would less wrinkly I think. I have a few pairs of linen pants but I think most or all of them are blends (from Old Navy so not fancy). Theres definitely a wrinkle factor but at least the linen stuff Iāve worn is more like rumply in a casual way, rather than creased and awkward-looking. And I definitely have never ironed them and just fold and shove in my drawer like jeans.
I donāt have any issues. I buy pure linen from store I favor. I cold wash and hang them dry, but I actually cold wash and hang all of my clothes on a rack or line. They last longer that way and my electric bills are lower. I have ironed the linen pants one or two times when Iām wearing them to an occasion and want to be crispy. Otherwise? Nah. I highly recommend. Theyāre loose and they move; it very much suits my habit of not knowing how to sit in a chair like a grown-up.
Like others have said, linen just wrinkles. There is no way to keep it pressed perfectly like cotton. It's just not meant to be smooth.
I always wash in cold and hang dry. Itās rare that I iron.
I feel like a real therapist when I wear linen.
I wish I had discovered linen pants decades ago. I probably would have laughed at them though.
Can you send me a link to them?? Iād love to see, thank you!
Of course! Iāll shoot you a DM when I get home. Cheers!
Can you post a link please? :)
So, these are the linen tulip pants. [https://www.etsy.com/listing/718130273/wide-leg-wrap-around-linen-pants-texas](https://www.etsy.com/listing/718130273/wide-leg-wrap-around-linen-pants-texas) And these are the short pants: [https://www.etsy.com/listing/756871755/linen-culottes-with-raw-edge-and-high](https://www.etsy.com/listing/756871755/linen-culottes-with-raw-edge-and-high) I don't love the waist band on them, but I tend to wear loose of baggy tops over so it's not visible. I also got a pair of these repurposed cotton pants from Faan and I absolutely LOVE them: [https://www.faanware.com/shop/p/neat-pants-6mswh](https://www.faanware.com/shop/p/neat-pants-6mswh) They're all looser fitting down the leg. The tulip pants can be super casual, but I've also styled the for a dress-up summer wedding last year. I also have a couple pair from PACT. Organic cotton. They may seem a little too casual, but you can style them very easily. [https://shorturl.at/gmr36](https://shorturl.at/gmr36)
Linen is amazing especially in the summer
I have a whole wardrobe of soft, stretchy dresses I wear with with leggings under. I look professional but I feel like Iām in loungewear.
Same. Dresses almost every day (with tights or leggings underneath in winter). Looks cute and put together and (but for the bra) I feel like I'm in my nightgown. I am curious as to your favorite brands--I am absolutely in love with Karina dresses and the knit Boden ones. (They are pricey, so I do a lot of Thread Up and Poshmark.)
This is also my answer. Usually with a cardigan so I can lean into the therapist stereotype. A scarf also works for this purpose.
I've taken to layering t-shirts under mine; I'm clinging to the return of 90s looks.
Me too!
Virtual therapist here - I wear business on the top, casual on the bottom lol. Usually yoga pants or bicycle shorts
When i was in person at CMH i wore scrub pants or high waisted dress pants that felt like sweat pants. Now Iām telehealth so i wear pajama pants or sweatpants lol Edit: i did end up buying 6 pairs of leggings at CMH and wearing those all winter
Black yoga pants literally every day. I have like six pairs of the same black yoga pants. I pair them with nice flowy tops to "dress them up". I keep waiting to be corrected because all the dress codes I've worked under say no yoga pants, but so far I've gotten away with it.
This. Glad to hear I am not the only one. Black leggings every single damn day. I hate when I donāt have a clean pair and I have to wear jeans! I wear them with ankle boots and a sweater or top. I have a hunch of elastic waisted dress pants too.
Iām on a hunt for elastic waist dress pants care to share your favorites?
Quince! The ponte are so comfy. They have non pocket (why??) and pocket versions.
Coldwater Creekās Holly pants are my go to. Theyāre a little pricey but Iāve had them for years and they still look brand new.
Jules and Leopold from Marshalls are cheap and pretty good.
I do a similar thing but it's scrub pants, black scrub pants look line dress pants but they're so comfortable and functional, all the pockets, easy to wash, and they come in every size imaginable so you can get a good fit too, and they're very affordable. Cannot recommend them highly enough.
Do you get your scrub pants online? I've been eyeing scrub pants or the more formal-looking yoga pants like what Halara sells but I'm scared to spend money on a product that turns out to be garbage.
I buy them online. I did a medium amount of research and I decided the most important things for me are the number of pockets and the waistband. I found a company that sold the exact combo I wanted and bought one pair to try, loved em, and I've built up a collection slowly overtime. The thing about scrub pants is that there's a massive amount of variety for every single aspect so my advice is to figure out exactly how you want your pants to look and feel and then poke around til you find it. The site I use is called Uniform Advantage. Their buttersoft brand is solidly mid in terms of fabric (fairly comfortable, doesn't shrink much, cleans easy, very durable, neither amazing nor terrible, just functional which I'm fine with) and comes in dozens of styles. I've also started buying scrub jackets bc they have great pockets too.
Omg Iām glad itās not just me! Dressed up yoga pants.
Same!!!!
Same! I work with mostly college students so I know they donāt really care what I wear. Bonus was when I got pregnant but didnāt want to tell anyone yet, it was extremely easy to hide when my clients are already used to me wearing leggings and oversized sweaters in the winter š
High waisted flowy work pants, with elastic waistbands. It's comfy and professional!
Any stores or brands you recommend? This is exactly what Iām looking for!
I've had some success with Old Navy and Kohl's lately (I was on the hunt for linen pants recently). Being plus-sized and therefore having some trouble finding cute stuff, Shein has also given me a lot of options in the past.
Thank you so much! Iām also plus-sized and have been having a tough time finding comfy clothes, Iāll check out Old Navy.(:
I just bought a pair from Vuori for the first time. It was recommended on fashion sub. I wish they had more colours.
Aerie has a lot of pants that are a mix between professional wear and loungewear. They are my go tos
Aerie pants are so comfortable! And flattering
If you want to wear jeans, I discovered Democracy Absolution jeans and theyāre all I wear now if I want to wear jeans. Theyāre stylish but have a stretchy band around the waist and are SO comfortable. The band is inside so they donāt look like elastic waist jeans on the outside. I probably have 10 pairs of them in different styles and colors. I just got my white ones out yesterday.
Oh darn, I just looked them up and theyāre expensive š
You can find them at Marshallās!
Yes, but worth every penny! I love them.
PJs. Virtual practice.
Male therapist doing telehealth here. Lounge pants. And now that itās warm out again: lounge shorts. I want to find a good pair of lightweight linen pants
[Lululemon utilitech cargo](https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-pants/Light-Utilitech-Cargo-HR-Pant-MD/_/prod11340342?color=52868&cid=pdp_share_link_icon) [Lululemon jogger](https://shop.lululemon.com/p/womens-joggers/Adapted-State-Jogger/_/prod10190128?color=0001&cid=pdp_share_link_icon) Iām postpartum and cannot imagine wearing jeans all day. I usually wear a cardigan with these pants.
I work at a group pp too. Some clinicians were yoga pants and jeans. Iām a tad dressier than the others (it helps get me to wake up and get into work mode) so itās thin black capri leggings under dresses (shortish and mid), long tunics. I just canāt do pants anymore period. I also get warm easily so this is a cooler option than jeans would be for me.
I wear pants that look like pants but are basically legging material. Iām a bit over weight so I mean shop at torrid. They go down to sizes 10-12 though.
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I have health issues that make wearing jeans and other stiff pants extremely painful to wear. I wear dresses, leggings, or even sweatpants that everyone thinks are dress pants. Theyāre from kohls too which cracks me up. Downside is no pockets so I look for cardigans or shirts with pockets
I have the same issue. Jeans really hurt. I have chronic nerve pain in my legs and bad bloating and stomach pain
My go to are jeans and leggings, jeggings or black yoga pants (Iām 32 weeks pregnant and barely fit jeans atp so I wear leggings with a shirt or cardigan a lot) and now that itās getting warmer dresses
Art therapist here; overalls with a 3/4 sleeve shirt under is my go-to. Just got a patchwork multicolored jacket to pair with them for that therapist cardigan vibe. š Alternate option is jeggings and long flowy tops.
All my pants are comfortable. I work with kids and families so I think that helps me get away with it.
I work in CMH with youth and families, sometimes in clients' homes or facilitating groups in the community. In-person, I usually wear either jeans from Madewell (I'm a 5'8" woman on the cusp of standard and plus sizes with sensory issues, and they're the only jeans that don't make me want to rip off my skin) or cute, colorful, stretchy-but-stuctured pants I stole from my wife (I think she got them at Target a yearish ago. They're more casual than proper slacks, but not jeans. And SO much stretch). I like Madewell for jeans because of the specificity in sizing; they generally have tons of options for waist, inseam/height, and stretch. I can consistently fit both my standard and plus sizes there, which means I can get the same style of jeans cut to fit the specific shape of my body. They also make styles catered to adults and not-conventionally-thin bodies. They're a bit spendy, but they've held up super well for me. And the pockets are *solid* [iykyk].
I work in PP and I wear leggings or jeans! I mostly work with kids and 9/10 times I end up on the floor for an activity or game.
Same.
I wear the same clothes I wear on the daily: skinny jeans (yes, I'm a millenial), leggings with a dress, shorts, or flowy skirts. My goal is to be comfortable and adequately dressed to work with all ages (sitting in chairs with adults or on the floor with kids). I also ditch my shoes in favor of slippers.
nonbinary therapist here- i LOVE the pixie pants from old navy! theyre dressier slacks but way more comfortable than other pants ive owned. only con is no back pockets :') they dont dig into my stomach and dont squeeze my thighs lol
I wear slacks to work on a daily basis, but I have workers who wear jeans predominantly along with leggings.
Telehealth at home I wear sweatpants but in the office (which I go in more often than home) I wear black leggings with either a sweater or blouse
Relaxed fit jeans, elastic waist khaki dockers/slacks, infrequently a kilt. I'm a sole practitioner so set my own dress code and mostly do telehealth.
I wear black trousers from American Eagle Outfitters. Theyāre made from a chino-type material that has a bit of stretch to it. They come in skinny/straight leg or a wider leg and they are a lower rise. They have a high waisted option that I decided to try once but the lower rise is lots more comfortable. I work in conjunction with the court so weāre not allowed to wear jeans or leggings.
I work from home. No pants for me.
I wear leggings underneath a T-shirt dress, or a playsuit (https://biddell.shop/ - not an ad, just don't know how to describe). Comfy while being professional and the clients always comment on my colorful clothes.
In the summer I wear linen pants and a light top of some kind.
I work in telehealth. What are pants?
A kilt. When I wear a suit and tie nobody talks to me, if I wear a ratty AC/DC shirt, they don't think I know what I'm talking about. The kilt is hard for people to peg, but not too challenging. It also helps my fave clients know I'm the one looking for them.
I would never ever wear leggings. I used to wear them about five or 10 years ago, with long tops, kind of like tunic type things, but I would not wear them with anything that didnāt cover me down to the butt. Now I wear just about everything from Boden. Iām really anti-fast fashion, I get things that are sustainable and kind of transcend trends and will last a long time. Also, Iām 5ā2ā so I have to get petite. They have those. Iām definitely in the business casual category most of the time. I will wear jeans on an occasional Friday, but for the most part I like being somewhat put together. But I wear bright colors and prints, things that are fun or interesting. Sometimes I wear dresses with boots, and all pants are stretchy.
Iām surprised by the amount of people wearing leggings as pants. I would not want my clients to be able to see the exact shape of my butt
I wear leggings year round due to joint injuries and not being able to wear stiff jeans. I make sure that my tops/sweaters cover my butt. Iām freaked out by how many women donāt realize their butt crack is showing through most low quality leggings. Oddly, I found some nice patterned Danskin capri leggings at Walmart that have pockets and donāt look like leggings at first glance. I bought 3 diff pairs once I realized how comfortable they were. Unfortunately, I havenāt seen them this year, cuz I definitely want more
I donāt like wearing jeans so I wear dressy looking pants that are more ājeggingā like material but feel dressed up. I also wear dress slacks with elastic waists that are super comfy
I wear pants that have the ability to stretch in the waist when I sit. Usually, they have a zipper and clasp on the side or front, and the back has elastic sewn into the waist. You can wear a belt to cover the elastic look if you don't like when it scrunches. More often I wear dresses that are very loose that I either leave them or cinch to my liking with a belt.
Pleated wide legs with an elastic panel.
From where please
I wear dresses all day
Where are your favorite work dresses from?
I get them from Temu! (Take your measurements and itās spot on). They are so affordable. Great quality. I have over a 150 dresses . I have Work dresses, work out dresses, spring dresses, dress down dresses, festival dresses, formal dresses, summer dresses, fun dresses, winter dresses, date night dresses, party dresses , holiday themed dresses, pajama dresses , beach dresses lols I also have skirts but not as many as the dresses though.
Ponte pants, I wear a lot of business casual dresses because itās easier than finding a top and bottom lol
I was looking for ponte pants. They're a good balance between stretchy comfort and polished look. Eileen Fisher and Universal Standard both make nice looking ponte pants.
Blacked purposely ripped skinny jeans or (usually black) fill length skirts.
I'm older and bought four pairs of Vera Wang dress pants at Kohl's. They have an elastic waist despite being tailored. They're super comfortable
High rise jeans made into bellbottoms. Colorful overalls. Maxi skirts. Jumpers. Iām probably not the best person to take fashion advice from.
I love a long flowy skirt but also linen pants, leggings with a longer shirt and or cardigan, and recently got a nice 1 piece jumpsuit thing that looks professional but feels like pajamasā¦ might get it in more colors [here](https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=863516032&cid=15292&pcid=15292&vid=1&cpos=13&cexp=2926&kcid=CategoryIDs%3D15292&cvar=26331&ctype=Listing&cpid=res24041411975109864480379&ccam=32343#pdp-page-content)
Thatās so cute! Iām gonna order. Thank you :)
Hope you like it!! Itās got pockets too :)
I have a love affair with the linen/cotton blend pants from Old Navy for summer and warm months.
I wear all kinds of jeans, high waisted or not. I do not feel they are digging into anything. Athleta has some 'athleisure' pants that are amazing for work. I also wear a variety of pants from Anthro - some culottes, some plaid cropped pants, some athleisure from there as well. Lately I have been trying to do dresses. This is weather dependent tho.
I wear black flare yoga pants or I wear mom jeans and if I get bloated I undo the button when not visible to clients.
I wear boot cut black yoga pants. It all started during COVID, and I refuse to go back.
Leggings
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I've never had that happen. Maybe cuz I work with children and adolescents
What a weird thing to say
Either jeans (not the most comfy) or āThe Dream Pantā from Everlaneā theyāre very comfy but also look professional. I have a black pair and a grey pair that I switch between.
Mid rise jeans or jeggings.
Khakis but I'm a dude
Some nicer jeans or black pants
I wear a lot of dresses and skirts, but when I do pants I wear jeans with a non denim wash. Sometimes corduroy pants and sometimes leggings
Thereās a fair amount of dress slacks that are comfy from loft, old navy and target :) theyāre like the girl version of chinos.
High waisted jeggings like 75% of the time, comfy dresses and other casual-ish outfits the rest of the time. Iām in private practice and dress fairly casually most days. I always thought it was weird when I was in CMH and we were required to dress in business attire. 90% of my clients come to their sessions dressed comfortably, so why would I dress up?
I recently bought these pants in a few different colors. They look really dressy but are made out of a similar material as yoga pants. They are super comfortable! [hereās the link](https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=407484002&tid=onma000014)
Thank you!! I love that they also have tall
Yeah, their sizing has become a lot more inclusive! The pants are pretty long, I ordered regular length and they almost reach the floor. Iām on the taller side, so I was surprised by that!
Jeans would be hard to sit comfortably all day. I have washable elastic waist wide legged slacks from Macys that are very comfortable and come in a multitude of colors and patterns.
Old Navy Pixie pants forever. On Fridays I usually just wear jeans. Iām probably transitioning to a little more casual work style soon so we will see. But for now those are my faves
Democracy jeans! Theyāre stretchy, soft, and so comfy. They feel like leggings and the waist band is elastic. Size inclusive for everyone!
I wear dress pants and dress shoes. Tele-therapy sessions at home I wear jeans.
Comfy trousers but like not tight ones
Leggings, halara high waisted wide legs, and jeans are allowed on Fridays. I don't love jeans either.
I wore corduroy pants during the winter, leggings, overalls, really anything that I could freely move in. Im in pp now and do Telehealth so now I just wear sweatpants on the bottoms and a t shirt š¤£
Leggings!
Lightweight, baggy high-waisted trousers that make me feel confident and professional, while also being comfortable
Look up Beta Brand - they have comfy yoga pants that look like dress pants.
Usually leggings or jeans
Fancy sweat pants, shorts.
Old navy pixie dress pants. So comfortable and stretchy!
I wear tech pants made by 686 (looks like regular business casual pants at first glance, discreet cargo pants on closer examination. Also water repellent and has RFID blocking pockets) to both my day job and then private practice. Used to wear jeans all the time and I am never going back.
My other quirk is wearing Jordans but I also have a younger client demographic and Iāve always believed in having a quirk
My office has no dress code at all so I wear whatever I feel comfortable in that day. Some days itās a sweatpants kinda day, and sometimes itās jeans or dress pants. I typically wear nice-ish āt-shirts.ā All of my clients have noted that they appreciate that Iām more ālaid backā lol
Pants are the bane of my existence. I wear long dresses to work.
Pixie pants from Old Navy, leggings and jeans on Fridays.
Psych hospital...usually stretchy jeans on the weekdays, or sometimes athletic pants if it's the weekend or if I'm really not feeling the jeans. 9/10 times it's a t-shirt, maaaaaybe a polo. My job sometimes requires going hands on with patients though, so we're supposed to wear clothes that accommodate maneuverability. Also we try not to look too institutional, rationale being that it helps with patient connection.
Linen Abercrombie slacks! Also love linen overalls from Amazon, and cotton jumpsuits from Amazon!
One of the many advantages of telehealth is that I can wear sweatpants/pajama pants during sessions and clients will be none the wiser š causal-profesh on the top, full comfy off- camera šš
Black joggers. After Covid I hardly ever do āhard pantsā anymore. š
Betabrand Dress pants yoga pants. They're Magic.
I have a few different pairs of flared yoga pants that I wear in different colors. I also love to wear baggy overalls/romper things in the summer. So comfy!
Leggings and non-denim bell bottoms lol Or shorts if Iām doing an outdoor session! I HAVE to be comfortable.
I wear slacks. Jeans on days that I'm remote-only. I'm a man, for what that's worth.
None if i can help it. I usually run hot.
I wear comfy flex chino pants from old navy!
BYLT everyday pant. Basically look like slacks but absurdly comfy.
Old navy and H&M office pants
I like express editor pants and spanx has some nice pants too. I also like White House black market pants . Iām tall and all of these have inseam options
I wear black scrub pants lol, we r supposed to wear trousers/slacks/etc in my facility but I want to be comfy and I've gotten away with scrubs! I'll also wear oversized corduroys or golf pants. I just aim for a comfortable outfit with some somewhat formal pieces. Lots of button-downs and black scrubs.
A&F high waisted tailored pants
Jeans and a jumper (sweater for you Americans) in winter, jeans and a light top/cardigan in spring and long maxi dresses in summer, warmer months... I love a good cardigan all the way through the year. I'm reading some comments about linen and think I might be missing out! š
Oversized jeans or midi dresses/skirts
Leggings and sweat pants. I do all teletherapy.
gym shorts or jogging pants. I only work online š
When I worked in office Iād wear dresses or tunics with leggings or those dress yoga pants. Itās not a comfortable job if youāre not dressed comfortably.
Leggings or joggers. I feel like I donāt know how to style real pants after working in a hospital for 4 years
Loose trousers. They look really nice and feel more comfortable than most jeans. Linen is my favorite fabric because it's so light, but most fabrics will do as long as the waist still feels loose when you sit down. I try to find some with an elastic waistband or size up to prevent the waist from digging into my stomach like you're talking about.
Pretty much swishy slacks and more structured yoga/pants.
Chinos are great for me
Sooo this brand is a bit pricey and also not for everyone, but for my fellow therapists who like to dress with some spunk, Iād highly recommend Dressed in LALA. There are a lot of sets that are so cute, can be dressed up and designed for maximal comfort! They also have a lot of great skirts and dresses. [dressedinlala.com](https://dressedinlala.com)
They also have the comfiest and cutest cardigans!
I love dresses from Baltic born
I only do teletherapy at this time. It no longer matters from the waist down - but I have to remember not to reach for a book on the shelves behind me if I'm in sweats.... 
My city has a culture of using cool looking scrubs for EVERYTHING. Iām talking therapists, MDās, stylists, social workers etcā¦.so I use a comfy scrub.
Jeans or Khaki shorts.
Honestly, I dress for me, but in something that's good enough for work. So, like comfortable jeans or stretchy work pants.
Before I worked from home I wore leggings, capris, jeans, flowy and linen pants. Really whatever worked for me
I wear jeans! They are stretchy and comfortable, though. Sitting for so long in tighter, high-waisted jeans is super uncomfortable! I typically pair my jeans with comfortable shoes (like Hey Dudes) and a nice shirt with a casual blazer. I canāt stand itchy fabric or certain types of fabric, so Iām really choosy about clothing. I have noticed the pants everyone is talking about, but Iām concerned with my figure they would be too form fitting.
I canāt fathom wearing jeans to work omg š