These pants are a reader favorite, and they’ll be warm and comfortable this season. They are pull-on, which can be good if you’re avoiding a c-section scar, etc., but they can also be a little too loose in the waist. So, unless you’re wearing a lot of tunics, if you’re bending down with your kids you may end up with your underwear showing. Except for the “artichoke” color, these are only available in lucky sizes right now (petite and regular) because they’re on sale for $48 from $74. However, there’s a really great teal that’s not marked down and still available in all sizes 0-16. JAG Nora Pull-On Stretch Skinny Corduroys

Here’s a plus-size option.

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I noticed that Loft has a ton of beautiful patterns right now, including several designs with a very art deco feel. A lot of their stuff is easy to wear because it’s machine washable — and it’s affordable, too. I like the wide neckline here and I think it would work well in a variety of outfits. The top is available…

This dress from Old Navy — just $22! — looks like a great basic. You could wear it with tights and booties, or you could even dress it up with a statement necklace. The swing style is a good one for postpartum bodies, and in general this just looks like a nice, flattering dress. I will say this…

This Vince Camuto ponte skirt is extremely highly rated — 4.5 out of 5 with 100+ reviews — and it’s machine wash cold and line dry. It looks like a great basic pencil skirt, and it’s a pull-on style so you don’t have to worry about an exposed zipper. This is a midi pencil skirt instead…