Tuesday's Work-Appropriate Clothing Item: Ann Taylor Pants

Ann Taylor is running a promotion on its line of spring pants. Some pants are on sale for 40% off. Though black, navy and other standard color pants aren't that interesting, they are a necessary staple. My pick for a more business casual, yet still professional pant is the "Lindsey Flare Leg Cotton Pant." I like the extended two-button tab at the waist and the two back pockets. The pant comes in the pictured navy and a light tan. Made from 100% cotton, it originally was $99 and is on sale for $59.50. Find it here.

Other options include: the Lindsey Double Weave Boot Leg Pants (98% cotton, 2% lycra; originally $69, on sale for $49.50; 4 color options; here); the Lindsey Wide Leg Cotton Sateen Pants (98% cotton, 2% spandex; originally $69, on sale for $49.99; 2 light color options; here); and the Margo Refined Cotton Boot Leg Pant (100% cotton; originally $99, on sale for $59.50; 2 dark color options; here).