If you’ve found yourself googling “how to style leather trousers,” congratulations! You’ve just made the best purchase of your lifetime. A good pair of faux leather trousers can shoulder some of your wardrobe’s heaviest burdens with ease. They have the same versatility as plain black trousers but the innate badassery of a classic leather jacket. As a result, these trousers have a way of making even the most difficult-to-style items feel effortless. And I’m not just saying that –it’s a mantra I personally live by.
I have every possible iteration of leather trousers in my own closet, from straight-leg styles to high-waisted and barrel-leg to cargo pants (my personal favourite) as well as a pair of long shorts that I reach for in the summer months. I love leather trousers so much, in fact, I have to actively stop myself from wearing them multiple times a week – because, let’s face it, jeans simply don’t have the same effect. I’ve worn them with button-downs, ruffled blouses, blazers, and turtlenecks. Heck, I’ve even worn mine with a sweater vest (and yes, I still looked incredibly chic).
Apart from making their wearer look like an off-duty rock star, pleather trousers are also surprisingly functional. They offer extra insulation during the winter, repel water when it rains, and provide wind resistance on blustery days. It’s for this reason that I serve some of my best ensembles during thunder storms.
This is all to say: There are infinite possibilities for leather trousers outfits – the key is to unlock them. Ahead, find out how to style leather trousers, including how the fashion girlies will be wearing leather trousers this winter and beyond.
The best leather trousers styling tips, below.
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I’ll let you in on a little industry secret: You can swap out a pair of black trousers for leather trousers and it almost always works. The only difference is that your boxy blazer and button-down will look 45% cooler (a rough estimate) in their presence.
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