16 Work-Friendly Leggings That’ll Make You Abandon Pants Forever

Clothing simply does not get any comfier than leggings. You know you'd wear them everywhere if you could, but some are just not suitable for the office or the classroom or at your favorite bar.

Luckily, brands understand that leggings don't have to be worn exclusively yoga class anymore. You can find the perfect pair of delightfully lazy pants in an array of styles that are suitable for everyday life — and yes, even the workplace.  

Take a look at all these shockingly stylish leggings and prepare to be comfy 24/7.

Spanx Faux Leather Leggings ($98, Shopbop)

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Shopbop

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The number one way to add edge to something basic? Add leather.

Plaid Cropped Knit Leggings ($25, Target)

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Target

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These cropped, knitted leggings will help you stay ahead of the game.

Lace Up Leggings ($16, Wet Seal)

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Wet Seal

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Lace up those leggings for your most casual of Fridays.

Faux Suede Legging ($28, Charlotte Russe)

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Charlotte Russe

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A cropped pant is a cute way to bring some playful fashion into work while remaining 100% professional.

Pinstriped Knit Legging ($15, Forever 21)

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Forever 21

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Feel like an old-school boss in some pinstriped knit leggings that'll elevate any and all tops you wear with them.

Black & White Bow Backs ($21, Torrid)

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Torrid

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Dress these polka dot leggings up with a blouse for work and toss on a t-shirt after you clock out.

Jersey Leggings ($25, H&M)

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H&M

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Rigid and rugged, these leggings have an edge to them.

Moxie Mashup ($19, Modcloth)

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Modcloth

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The stripe down the side of these leggings adds a pop of color to your entire outfit.

Checkered Leggings ($36, Zara)

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Zara

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These slick checkered leggings will have you board meeting (or bed) ready in seconds.

Heavy Weight Leggings ($35, Topshop)

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Topshop

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Heavy weight fabric won't just prevent the dreaded legging transparency, but they'll also keep you way warmer in the autumn chill.

LA Grid Legging ($33, PacSun)

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PacSun

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Look and feel classic and chic in these grid-patterned leggings that'll go with just about anything.

Herringbone Leggings ($20, Gap)

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Gap

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Nothing says "ready to work" quite like a sophisticated herringbone print.

Stradivarius Ponte Leggings ($32, ASOS)

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ASOS

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The zipper detail on this legging gives the illusion that they're run-of-the-mill pants. But oh, they are so much more comfortable.

Essential Denim Jegging ($38, Dillard's)

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Dillard's

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Jeans can get really uncomfortable — unless they're faux denim. He he he he.

Floral Design Leggings ($18, Maurices)

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Maurices

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Floral prints should always be welcomed in the workplace.

Ladder Ripped Leggins ($9, Romwe)

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Romwe

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If your work environment is laid back, take advantage and get yourself some ripped leggings that other places would never allow. And if your office isn't the place for these bad boys, how about the bar?