Don't be afraid to push the boundaries, especially for Casual Fridays. Check out these chic trousers that can turn up your style in the office. — <em>Kéla Walker</em><br><br>
<strong>(Find out how to style these pieces <a href="http://www.blackenterprise.com/career/style-suite-matchstick-pants-trend/">here</a>.)</strong>
Top off pants like these with a chunky knit sweater for a cute and comfy look in the office that's still professional.<strong><a href="http://www.calvinklein.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13369109" target="_blank">Calvin Klein, $49.99</a></strong>
The jacquard print in these pants make them pretty and polished. Wear them with a secretary blouse for a look of perfection. <strong><a href="http://www.chicos.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=264&pageId=5&productId=570054531&viewAll=&prd=Jacquard+Animal+Trouser+Ankle+Pant&subCatId=&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=12&catId=cat40036&cat=New+Arrivals&onSale=&colorFamily=&maxPg=17&size=&clickid=0004ccb353ad497a0ae0be41c50051d9&CMP=AFC-GAN_Affiliates&GANPID=k108283&GANCID=j613802432772k108283" target="_blank">Chico's, $62.30</a></strong>
These are right on trend in the color of the season, oxblood, and would pair well with a black silk blouse to contrast with the print. <strong><a href="http://us.asos.com/countryid/2/ASOS-Premium-Crop-Pants/yfhrb/?iid=2273735&MID=35719&affid=2135&WT.tsrc=Affiliate&siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-xF7tdpE47kXDatXEvFyqfg" target="_blank">Asos, $79.16</a></strong>
<strong><a href="Pair these with a blazer and silk blouse for a sleek and chic day to night look" target="_blank"></a></strong>These floral matchstick pants would bloom well in the office paired with a solid-hued peplum blouse. <strong><a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/03905?article=03905-B" target="_blank">H&M, $34.95</a></strong>
<strong><a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/03905?article=03905-B" target="_blank"></a></strong>Mix things up a bit and switch out your Friday denim for these pants. Tuck in a denim shirt for a casual look cooler than most. <strong><a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/04088?article=04088-B" target="_blank">H&M, $34.95</a></strong>
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Kéla Walker is an award-winning, Emmy-nominated producer and TV host, who has contributed lifestyle and entertainment content for outlets including NBC’s LXTV, Getty Images, YRB Magazine, Madame Noire, and RTL Germany. She also has a passion for fashion and offers the latest in fab fashion trends and consumer deals with </em><strong><a href="http://www.kelaskloset.com" target="_blank">KelasKloset.com</a></strong><em>. Her chic style and trendsetting blog has been lauded by sites including Essence.com and Huffington Post Black Voices.</em>
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