The Chic Pants Every Woman In Their 30s Should Own

It's not even mid-December and I must admit I'm already fatigued with holiday shopping and festivities. The list of family and friends I have yet to shop for hangs over my head (send help!), but when in a rut I always think it's best to take a break and come back to it. Which is exactly what I'll doing by looking ahead to the new year and determining what pieces I'll need in my wardrobe, like the perfect trouser. Pants are my default day to day, and I'm always on the hunt for the best fitting pair — slightly high-waisted, wide-leg, and made of fabric that is form-fitting and a bit starchy so it doesn't wrinkle easily. Looking to take a moment for yourself as well? Scroll through for the fashion staples everyone needs in their wardrobe and enter the year with one less thing to check off the list.

— Kathy Lee, Editor In Chief