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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Emma & Gaia

22S865 Giacca Doppio Petto Multi

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£133.76 ~~£264.00~~

Miinto

Annarita N.

COATS & JACKETS - Jackets on YOOX.COM Blue

Delivery: £9.00

£188.00

Yoox.com

Gestuz

Tweed Jackets, female, Black, L, Gaellygz Jacket

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£180.00

Miinto

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Self Portrait

fringed-bouclé jacket - Black

Delivery: £10.00

£193.00 ~~£258.00~~

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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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Allude

Allude Wool Sweater With Striped Pattern Black

Delivery: £15.00

£163.00 ~~£211.00~~

Balardi

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Self Portrait

Crocheted Polo Sweater White

Delivery: £15.00

£243.00 ~~£291.00~~

Balardi

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Marc Jacobs

Joy Sweater Multi

Delivery: £15.00

£167.00 ~~£224.00~~

Balardi

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Weekend by Max Mara

Polo Multicolor Sweater

Delivery: £15.00

£210.00 ~~£240.00~~

Balardi

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Clarks

Westlynn Bella Standard Fit Black

Delivery: £4.95

£65.00

Clarks

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Pinko

Pinko Nora 01 Loafers Brown

Delivery: £15.00

£189.00 ~~£265.00~~

Balardi

Clarks

Georgia Loafer Wide Fit Black

Delivery: £4.95

£60.00

Clarks

Sebago

Classic Dan Loafers Red

Delivery: £15.00

£236.00

Balardi

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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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Ganni

Crepe Black Vest

Delivery: £15.00

£157.00 ~~£268.00~~

Balardi

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Norma Kamali

Cropped blazer Black

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£188.00 ~~£235.00~~

Mytheresa

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Palm Angels

Cropped Blazer Black

Delivery: £15.00

£389.00 ~~£1,007.00~~

Balardi

Gestuz

Tweed Jackets, female, Black, L, Gaellygz Jacket

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£180.00

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GCDS

Spongebob Bra Black

Delivery: £15.00

£82.00 ~~£229.00~~

Balardi

Vivienne Westwood

Bea cotton bra top Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£195.00

Mytheresa

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Pucci

Printed Gym Bra Black

Delivery: £15.00

£186.00 ~~£260.00~~

Balardi

Chantelle

Soft Stretch Thin-strap Soft-cup Bralette, Bralette, Black - XS/S

Delivery: £7.50

£42.00

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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.

SOEUR

Namaste Sweater Pink

Delivery: £15.00

£146.00

Balardi

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Roman

V-Neck Cable Knit Sleeveless Vest

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£30.00

Roman

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VANISÉ

Jacquard Sleeveless Jersey Black

Delivery: £15.00

£139.00 ~~£269.00~~

Balardi

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Jardin Des Orangers

Cashmere sweater vest Brown

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£141.00 ~~£235.00~~

Mytheresa

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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.