5 ways to style your black leather trousers
A good pair of leather trousers is one of the best wardrobe investments you can make. They’re one of this season’s most-wanted items, so there’s a ton of styles out there to choose from and if you get it right, they can instantly upgrade any look.
So now you’ve got the pants, but you’re unsure of how to wear them. Don’t worry, we’ve got you – here are five chic ways to style black leather pants for the fall and winter months.
Go effortlessly from meeting room to after-work drinks by styling your leather trousers with a colourful tweed blazer and a crisp white tee. Finish off the look with a leather handbag and loafers, or sneakers for a casual day out.
Shelli Segal
Patch Pocket Tweed Jacket Blue
$62.99
Rue La La
Walter Baker
Irene Boxy Fit Jacket
$84.99
Rue La La
Contrast dressing teaches that juxtaposing different textures makes for a great look; leather trousers are a handy tool for this kind of styling. Their “hard” texture goes well with “soft” items, like fuzzy jumpers and cardigans. A striped black and white jumper and loafers make for a classic yet visually interesting outfit.
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Cole Haan
Womens Stassi Penny Loafers - Brown Size 10.5
$119.95
$170.00
Cole Haan
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Cole Haan
Womens Grand Ambition Alette Buckle Loafers - Beige Size 10.5
$59.97
$170.00
Cole Haan
Cole Haan
Womens Dreya Venetian Loafers - Beige Size 10.5
$170.00
Cole Haan
Cole Haan
Womens Dreya Penny Loafers - Beige Size 10.5
$170.00
Cole Haan
You can never go wrong with total black! Perfect for a night out, pair your leather trousers with a black bra top, a black cropped blazer, and a pair of strappy black heels.
Style tip: the tapered and cropped silhouette of the trousers adds another layer of interest to the look.
Khaite
Carmelo jacquard-knit bra top - Black - XS
$580.00
The Outnet
Casa Raki
Pia Twist-front Cupro Cropped Top - Womens - Black - M
$228.00
MATCHES
The Attico
Knotted Cotton-jersey Crop Top - Womens - Black
$413.00
MATCHES
Sweater vests are perfect for transitional fall weather, and they also happen to go really well with your leather trousers! Layer with a white t-shirt and finish off with a pair of mules for a classic but unexpected look.
Remember what we were saying about contrasting textures? Leather and lace are quintessential examples of that good tension. Pair your black leather trousers with a romantic lace top for an edgy date night look.
Dolce & Gabbana
Floral Lace Tank Top - Green
$212.67
Italist
Elodie
Linden Lace-Trim Halter Top Black
$88.00
Anthropologie
Roberto Cavalli
Floral Lace Lingerie Tank - Black
$186.58
Italist
ASTR the Label
Naomi Lace-Trim Tank Top Black
$88.00
Anthropologie
Diesel
Coated Faux-Leather Trousers - Black
$278.37
Italist
Cinq à Sept
Stevie Faux-Leather Pants Black
$325.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Diesel
Coated Faux-Leather Trousers - Black
$278.37
Italist
Diesel
Coated Faux-Leather Trousers - Black
$278.37
Italist
Nordstrom
Leather Pants in Black at Nordstrom, Size 12
$299.00
Nordstrom
A Gold E
Leather Blend Recycled Trousers - Black
$429.45
Italist
A Gold E
Leather Blend Recycled Trousers - Black
$429.45
Italist
A Gold E
Leather Blend Recycled Trousers - Black
$429.45
Italist
Commando
Faux Leather 7/8 Trousers in Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$188.00
Nordstrom
Isabel Marant
Jeans - Black
$441.30
Italist
Isabel Marant
Jeans - Black
$441.30
Italist
NYDJ
MARILYN STRAIGHT FX SUEDE in Black at Nordstrom, Size 12
$99.00
Nordstrom
