This Not That: Aritzia Effortless Pant (Crepette)

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Being forced back into the office (boo) has meant unfortunately having to invest in a whole new work wardrobe. But because I do not go in every day AND my commute already costs me more than I want to be spending, I refuse to drop a fortune on office pants I only wear a few times a week. That is where these come in.

Aritzia Effortless Pants in Crepette have been THE tailored trouser everyone talks about for years — that lightweight, wrinkle-resistant Japanese crepe fabric that drapes like a dream and instantly makes any outfit look put together. The only catch? At $148 a pair, I could not justify buying them in every color I wanted, especially for a wardrobe I only wear part-time. So I went hunting for an affordable alternative and found these PRETTYGARDEN Wide Leg Suit Pants at Walmart, and honestly, they scratch the exact same itch. Same lightweight, drapey fabric. Same tailored, high-waisted wide-leg silhouette. Same "I look expensive" energy. Just at a fraction of the price. Now I can build out a whole rotation of colors without spending Aritzia money on a wardrobe that only comes out three days a week.