A pair of leather (or vegan leather) pants is a must-have for any wardrobe no matter your size or shape. Why? Well because they can be dressed up or dressed down, they go with just about anything, and mostly because they look cool (*wink*). So if you bought a pair (or seriously considering) then here’s some ideas on how to style them.

1. Dressed down and layered.

The fastest way to look overdone or “costumey” is to be too literal with your outfits. For instance, you wouldn’t pair cowboy boots with a 10-gallon AND a western shirt because you’d basically look like Jessica Simpson in The Dukes of Hazard. So you also shouldn’t pair your leather pants with other obvious components (leather on leather can be tough to pull off unless you’re Rihanna in her “S&M” video). A more interesting outfit is one in which textures are mixed. I love denim and leather together! Plus when you pull on that cute dotted crewneck sweater over it and add the parka and check print scarf, you’ve got a really cool layered look.

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2. Sleek and sophisticated.

See how the same pants went from casual to dressy? This is why I LOVE leather pants. Adding sleek separates like a peplum top, bouclé jacket, a statement coat, and a brilliant pop of color gives these pants a little uptown glamour.

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3. Glam rock.

Of course there has to be some sort of rocker way to wear leather pants, I mean, they ARE leather pants! But instead of going with the obvious, add some elements of rocker (the tee, the fingerless gloves) with elements of glam (the faux fur, the chain clutch) to create the perfect fusion.

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The chain clutch pictured is the “Novel” bag in blue, available at JustFab.com for $39.95.

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About Danielle

New York City freelance writer, Image Consultant, Makeup Artist, Fashion and Beauty Producer for Bag Ladies Radio, and President of Urban Glamour, LLC. I'm a Hofstra University and Fashion Institute of Technology grad with a penchant for pretty and enjoy bringing out the FIERCE in everyone through personalized thorough image and makeup consultations. Think of me as your style and beauty entourage all wrapped up into one bubbly brown package :) I have had the honor and privilege of working backstage at NYC Fashion Week shows like Karen Walker, Jayson Brunsdon, Sabyaschi, Altuzarra, and Bridal Market Week for Vera Wang. You can also find me running around photo shoots doing makeup and styling. If you have a style or beauty question, contact me. Your question could be featured on the site!

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