With so many pairs of black pants out there, it can be hard to separate the run-of-the-mill from the truly special. The best black pants for women—including our top picks from Veronica Beard ...

To start, the pants are available in three inseam lengths (27 inches, 29 inches, and 31 inches), cost less than $80, and come highly recommended by many plus-size women I talked to.

Ahead, shop the 13 best black work pants for women, ranging from those in a wool blend and cotton to even versions with a little stretch for extra comfort during the daily grind.