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.

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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.

1. With a tweed jacket and a white tee

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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.

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John Richmond

Blazers White

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$168.00 ~~$844.00~~

Yoox

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European Culture

Blazers White

Delivery: $9.95

$135.00 ~~$263.00~~

Yoox

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Vicolo

Blazers Blue

Delivery: $9.95

$166.00 ~~$255.00~~

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PHO Firenze

Jackets Brown

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$138.00 ~~$332.00~~

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2. With a striped jumper and loafers

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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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A.P.C.

Alice horizontal-stripe knitted jumper - women - Alpaca Wool/Polyamide/Elastane/Wool - L - Black

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Weejuns by G.H. Bass & Co.

WEEJUNS by G. H. BASS & CO Loafers Black

Delivery: $9.95

$115.00 ~~$282.00~~

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Toms

Loafers Blue

Delivery: $9.95

$36.00 ~~$68.00~~

Yoox

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Tod's

Loafers Grey

Delivery: free

$247.00 ~~$495.00~~

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See By Chloé

Loafers Brown

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$152.00 ~~$325.00~~

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3. Total black, with a cropped blazer and a bra top

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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.

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Norma Kamali

Cropped blazer Black

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$280.00 ~~$400.00~~

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Contemporaine

Womens Cropped single-button stretch Blazer Jacket Black

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$139.95 ~~$175.00~~

Simons

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Velvet

Anya cropped blazer Black

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$400.00 ~~$571.00~~

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Ganni

Crepe Black Vest

Delivery: $45.00

$288.00 ~~$491.00~~

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16Arlington

Poppy Feather-trim Crepe Cropped Top - Womens - Black - 12 UK

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$540.00

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Khaite

Carmelo jacquard-knit bra top - Black - XS

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$580.00

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Casa Raki

Pia Twist-front Cupro Cropped Top - Womens - Black - M

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$228.00

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$413.00

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4. With a sweater vest

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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.

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Jardin Des Orangers

Wool and cashmere sweater vest Beige

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$200.00 ~~$285.00~~

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adidas

Argyle-jacquard Knit Sweater Vest - Womens - Multi - L

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$150.00

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Hove Sweater Vest in White/Yellow/Black at Nordstrom, Size Medium

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$229.00

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5. Leather and lace

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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.