Photo:People / Getty Images / SpanxI don’t have much in common withKate Middleton, but apparently, we do share a taste for classic black pants.Earlier this week, the Princess of Wales looked polished whilecelebrating World Mental Health Dayin an all-black outfit — a plain top, wide-leg pants, and pumps — with a bright yellow blazer. Her sleek trousers are a smart choice this time of year, and I couldn’t ignore how much they resemble my own favorite black bottoms: theSpanx Perfect Pantin a wide-leg silhouette.Getty ImagesSpanx The Perfect Pant, Wide Leg in BlackSpanx$166 at SpanxSpanx sent me the wide-leg version of its best-selling Perfect Pants last year, and I’ve worn them countless times since. They have everything I look for in a pair of staple pants: A comfortable, high-waisted fit, an ultra-flattering silhouette (my butt looksgood), andserious versatility. Not only have I worn them to the office dozens of times, but I’ve also taken them for a spin at Broadway shows, family events, and out to dinners.Spanx The Perfect Pant, Wide Leg in PlaidSpanx$176 at SpanxThe wide-leg pants are also available in charcoal, navy, navy pinstripe, and a newblack and white plaid pattern. All of these versions — and every Perfect Pant style, including skinny and straight-leg variations — come in Spanx’s signature core-shaping fabric, which smooths the tummy (and feels buttery-soft on the skin). I’ve styled the black pants with sweaters and heels,  leather jackets and booties, andform-fitting bodysuitsfor a sleek look.Spanx The Perfect Pant, Slim Straight in BlackSpanx$148 at SpanxOprah wasn’t lying when she called the original Perfect Pant, an ankle-length style, “ultra-flattering”back in 2019when they landed on her exclusive List of Favorite Things. Since then, Spanx has expanded the Perfect Pant collection, and every style is just as comfortable and classic as the one that started it all.The Spanx Wide-Leg Perfect Pants might be mistaken for strictly “work pants” at first glance, but I’m telling you: They’re so much more. Shop other versions and Spanx’s brand newfleece-lined faux leather leggingsfor fall and winter below.Spanx Faux Leather Fleece-Lined LeggingsSpanx$110 at SpanxSpanx The Perfect Pant, Front Slit SkinnySpanx$117 at SpanxDo you love a good deal?Sign up for PEOPLE’s Shopping newsletterto stay up to date on the latest sales, plus celebrity fashion, home decor and more.

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I don’t have much in common withKate Middleton, but apparently, we do share a taste for classic black pants.Earlier this week, the Princess of Wales looked polished whilecelebrating World Mental Health Dayin an all-black outfit — a plain top, wide-leg pants, and pumps — with a bright yellow blazer. Her sleek trousers are a smart choice this time of year, and I couldn’t ignore how much they resemble my own favorite black bottoms: theSpanx Perfect Pantin a wide-leg silhouette.Getty ImagesSpanx The Perfect Pant, Wide Leg in BlackSpanx$166 at SpanxSpanx sent me the wide-leg version of its best-selling Perfect Pants last year, and I’ve worn them countless times since. They have everything I look for in a pair of staple pants: A comfortable, high-waisted fit, an ultra-flattering silhouette (my butt looksgood), andserious versatility. Not only have I worn them to the office dozens of times, but I’ve also taken them for a spin at Broadway shows, family events, and out to dinners.Spanx The Perfect Pant, Wide Leg in PlaidSpanx$176 at SpanxThe wide-leg pants are also available in charcoal, navy, navy pinstripe, and a newblack and white plaid pattern. All of these versions — and every Perfect Pant style, including skinny and straight-leg variations — come in Spanx’s signature core-shaping fabric, which smooths the tummy (and feels buttery-soft on the skin). I’ve styled the black pants with sweaters and heels,  leather jackets and booties, andform-fitting bodysuitsfor a sleek look.Spanx The Perfect Pant, Slim Straight in BlackSpanx$148 at SpanxOprah wasn’t lying when she called the original Perfect Pant, an ankle-length style, “ultra-flattering”back in 2019when they landed on her exclusive List of Favorite Things. Since then, Spanx has expanded the Perfect Pant collection, and every style is just as comfortable and classic as the one that started it all.The Spanx Wide-Leg Perfect Pants might be mistaken for strictly “work pants” at first glance, but I’m telling you: They’re so much more. Shop other versions and Spanx’s brand newfleece-lined faux leather leggingsfor fall and winter below.Spanx Faux Leather Fleece-Lined LeggingsSpanx$110 at SpanxSpanx The Perfect Pant, Front Slit SkinnySpanx$117 at SpanxDo you love a good deal?Sign up for PEOPLE’s Shopping newsletterto stay up to date on the latest sales, plus celebrity fashion, home decor and more.

I don’t have much in common withKate Middleton, but apparently, we do share a taste for classic black pants.

Earlier this week, the Princess of Wales looked polished whilecelebrating World Mental Health Dayin an all-black outfit — a plain top, wide-leg pants, and pumps — with a bright yellow blazer. Her sleek trousers are a smart choice this time of year, and I couldn’t ignore how much they resemble my own favorite black bottoms: theSpanx Perfect Pantin a wide-leg silhouette.

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Spanx The Perfect Pant, Wide Leg in Black

Spanx

Spanx The Perfect Pant Wide Leg

$166 at Spanx

Spanx sent me the wide-leg version of its best-selling Perfect Pants last year, and I’ve worn them countless times since. They have everything I look for in a pair of staple pants: A comfortable, high-waisted fit, an ultra-flattering silhouette (my butt looksgood), andserious versatility. Not only have I worn them to the office dozens of times, but I’ve also taken them for a spin at Broadway shows, family events, and out to dinners.

Spanx The Perfect Pant, Wide Leg in Plaid

Spanx The Perfect Pant Wide Leg CLASSIC PLAID

$176 at Spanx

The wide-leg pants are also available in charcoal, navy, navy pinstripe, and a newblack and white plaid pattern. All of these versions — and every Perfect Pant style, including skinny and straight-leg variations — come in Spanx’s signature core-shaping fabric, which smooths the tummy (and feels buttery-soft on the skin). I’ve styled the black pants with sweaters and heels,  leather jackets and booties, andform-fitting bodysuitsfor a sleek look.

Spanx The Perfect Pant, Slim Straight in Black

Spanx The Perfect Pant Slim Straight

$148 at Spanx

Oprah wasn’t lying when she called the original Perfect Pant, an ankle-length style, “ultra-flattering”back in 2019when they landed on her exclusive List of Favorite Things. Since then, Spanx has expanded the Perfect Pant collection, and every style is just as comfortable and classic as the one that started it all.

The Spanx Wide-Leg Perfect Pants might be mistaken for strictly “work pants” at first glance, but I’m telling you: They’re so much more. Shop other versions and Spanx’s brand newfleece-lined faux leather leggingsfor fall and winter below.

Spanx Faux Leather Fleece-Lined Leggings

Spanx Faux Leather Fleece-Lined Leggings

$110 at Spanx

Spanx The Perfect Pant, Front Slit Skinny

Spanx The Perfect Front Slit Skinny

$117 at Spanx

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