11 Best Khaki Pants for Women in 2023 Best Women's Trousers

Totême Woven Wide-Leg Pants

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Pulling on these Totême pants is as good as doing a 20-minute power pose. The flowing linen and high-rise waist make purely classic pants, the sort that need only a tucked-in white tank, a flash of jewelry, and the energy radiating from whoever's wearing them to become a moment.

Tibi Stella Wide-Leg Trousers

Of all the khaki pants Tibi's Smilovic has worn and designed, the generously proportioned Stella trousers are her number one select. They look imperious from afar and reveal elegant details when up close and personal. "There are two pleats on the right side versus only one on the left—an imbalance that feels curious and often is something only the wearer realizes is there," she elaborates.

Other features Smilovic loves are "pockets that sit low on the hip, and a roominess that skirts gravity a bit—sitting right at the top of the hip." She'll wear them with an equally voluminous knit sweater or a clinging, ruched bodysuit. "Anything in between just feels average," she says.

Editor's note: The Stella is selling out quickly in khaki, but is also available in additional neutral tones at Tibi.com.

Max Mara Pace Wide-Leg Cotton-Blend Pants

BAZAAR fashion news director Rachel Tashjian considers Max Mara pieces something of an endangered fashion species. They're "clothes made by a designer who knows how to get out of the way of the clothes, and let them, and the woman wearing them, do their thing," she says. That taxonomy is as true of its recent resort runway as its core wide-leg chinos, with deep pockets and nipped-in waist for really going places (preferably in a tall, sharp-toed boot).

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RRL Cropped Cotton Wide-Leg Pant

RLL is Cohen’s favorite brand within the Ralph Lauren Extended Universe, and these cropped pants are her hero pair. The lineup doesn’t stray too far from Ralph Lauren’s Americana heritage and earliest designs. Translated from designer speak to an actual design, the result is khaki pants she wears with flat, minimalist sandals in the summer and Chelsea boots in the winter.

The Row Igor Straight-Leg Wool-Blend Pants

If you own The Row's Igor trousers, you wear them all the time. If you don't own The Row's Igor trousers, you might aspire to see them in your dresser drawer. Maybe I'm speaking for myself, but the Olsen-helmed brand reached the pinnacle of true everyday luxury with these straight-leg, perfectly pleated trousers. Then again, I have backup: Everyone from Kendall Jenner to Elsa Hosk to BAZAAR's Tashjian wears this pair.

Mara Hoffman Monte Recyled Cotton Trousers

Mara Hoffman's pleated khaki trousers share her father's name and the '90s feel of his vintage Dockers. Naturally, the designer has a special allegiance to this pair. "In my opinion, these are the best pants we have ever made," she previously told BAZAAR.com.

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Vince Straight Leg Wool Blend Trousers

Writer and creative director Abisola Omole owns these trousers in black and tobacco brown in addition to a creamy khaki—because the fit is that great. "Finding the perfect neutral-colored, easy-to-throw-on pair of trousers when you’re a size US18 is basically impossible, so when I came across Vince's, I was impressed by their versatility and comfort," she says. "The ability to style them with literally any top or shoe is pretty impressive and a reason why they'll be in my wardrobe forever."

Carhartt WIP Pierce Pant

Workwear brands and runway ateliers aren’t the only purveyors of majestic, versatile khakis. Cohen’s secret weapon brand for an early-2000s-esque chino is Carhartt WIP. "They've practically mastered the silhouette, fabric, everything," she says. "They're utility, but can also be dressed up with a black, strappy, heeled sandal and a camisole."

Frankie Shop Maesa Wide-Leg Cargo Pants

Still unconvinced “cool girl” and “khaki pants” belong in the same sentence? A baggier cargo style is calling your name in place of the working woman’s wide-leg trouser. This voluminous, pocketed pair from Frankie Shop speaks to anyone with a Bella Hadid–esque penchant for all things Y2K.

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Lafayette 148 Plus-Size Stretch Wool Gates Pant

Cool, classic, and forever quality, with proportions tailored to curvier frames. Lafayette 148's khaki trousers don't need overcomplicated details or exaggerated pant legs to earn your "Add to Cart"—they're crisp and slightly academic with just a loafer and a white T-shirt.

COS Regular-Fit Tapered Chinos

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Look no further for khaki pants with the BAZAAR HQ stamp of approval and a shockingly accessible price. "I love how long the pants from COS are, and the fabric feels so luxurious for a fraction of the price," Cohen says. "These are perfect for the office with a tank and opened, oversized button-down, tied together with a chic, menswear-inspired leather belt. It's a look I wear often."

Halie LeSavage is the fashion commerce editor at Harper's BAZAAR. Her style reporting covers everything from reviewing the best designer products to profiling emerging brands and designers. Previously, she was the founding retail writer at Morning Brew and a fashion associate at Glamour.

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