Sure, the leather jacket is a fall staple, but new shapes have recently popped up to help us reimagine what leather pieces could look like. From culottes to fitted dresses, incorporating leather into a look [1] has never been easier, and we're here to show you the endless styling possibilities.
While black and brown have been the go-to colors, a variety of eye-catching shades have also found their place on the runway and on the streets — making for a host of creative and exciting ensembles. We did the research and uncovered your most searched queries — you want to know how to wear leather pants [2], leather blazers, and skirts — and yes, these are all very different articles of clothing. (Because we love options!)
Based on some effortlessly styled outfits we spotted on the streets, we're breaking down the basics and offering up advice for working leather into your outfit any way you choose. In fact, there are enough ideas here to experiment with, so you'll find yourself playing around with all the different leather-effect pieces in your wardrobe. Of course, we do recommend shopping for vegan [3] or faux styles in an effort to feel good about your purchases and also go easy on your wallet.
Even if you're not excited to wear leather from head to toe and you prefer just a touch, there are plenty of ways to do that. Scroll on for some of our go-to styling solutions, and shop some essentials to help you pull them off.
— Additional reporting by Sarah Wasilak
Drape a Statement Checkered Coat Over Patent-Leather Pants
Style Orange Leather Pants With an Ivory Turtleneck Sweater and a Jacket
Pair Green Leather Pants With a Brown Top and a Teddy Coat
Add a Pop of Color by Pairing Brown Leather Pants With a Bright-Orange Sweater Vest
Complete Your Leather-Pants Ensemble With a Statement Fluffy Coat
Rock Red Leather Pants With a Pink Blazer and a Green Crop Top
Bagatelle NYC Five Pocket Slim Fit Faux Leather Jeans
Bagatelle NYC Five Pocket Slim Fit Faux Leather Jeans [5] ($78, originally $98)
Cultnaked Killa Trousers
Cultnaked Killa Trousers [6] ($235)
Agolde Recycled Leather 90s Pinch Waist Pants
Agolde Recycled Leather 90s Pinch Waist Pants [7] ($298)
Mango Leather Crop Pants
Mango Leather Crop Pants [8] ($300)
Free People Sasha Cropped Vegan Pants
Free People Sasha Cropped Vegan Pants [9] ($78)
ALC Wiles Vegan Leather Pant
ALC Wiles Vegan Leather Pant [10] ($375)
Go For a Lavender Monochrome Look Tucked Under a Brown Leather Coat
Stand Out in Blue Leather Culottes Paired With a Cozy Sweater and a Brown Trench Coat
Add Visual Interest With Colorblock Leather and a Wool Coat
Separate Matching Leather Prints With a Belt
Ted Baker London Mariiah Front Button Leather Skirt
Ted Baker London Mariiah Front Button Leather Skirt [11] ($395)
Wear a Bright-Orange Leather Blazer as a Stand-Alone Top
Finish Any Look Strong With a Rich-Green Blazer Coat
Create a Cool Visual Effect in a Tan Leather Blazer Worn Over a Matching Pantsuit
Mango Faux-Leather Jacket
Mango Faux-Leather Jacket [12] ($120)
Opt For a Matching Shorts and Blazer Look to Play With Dimensions
Cultnaked Choco Shorts
Cultnaked Choco Shorts [13] ($150)
Turn a Blazer Into a Sharp Leather Dress
AFRM Faux Leather Blazer
AFRM Faux Leather Blazer [14] ($128)
Layer a Patent-Leather Trench Coat Over Leather Pants and a Bright Yellow Turtleneck
Add Some Height to Your Leather Minidress With Some Tall Chelsea Boots
Lost + Wander Set the Scene Faux Leather Minidress
Lost + Wander Set the Scene Faux Leather Minidress [15] ($118)
Halogen Puff Sleeve Faux Leather Minidress
Halogen Puff Sleeve Faux Leather Minidress [16] ($99)
En Saison Vegan Leather Padded Shoulder Dress
En Saison Vegan Leather Padded Shoulder Dress [17] ($104)
Susana Monaco Faux Leather Thin Strap Dress
Susana Monaco Faux Leather Thin Strap Dress [18] ($188)
Stay Cozy With a Shearling Leather Coat Worn Over a Knit Dress
Master Your Off-Duty Look With a Leather Jacket Worn With Pants and Chelsea Boots
Glamorous Vegan Leather Jacket
Glamorous Vegan Leather Jacket [19] ($235)
Kenneth Cole New York Belted Faux Leather Shirt Jacket
Kenneth Cole New York Belted Faux Leather Shirt Jacket [20] ($110, originally $190)
Bring Back Y2K With a Leather Miniskirt Styled With a Crop Top and a Leather Jacket
Alice + Olivia Carter Faux Leather Pleated Skirt
Alice + Olivia Carter Faux Leather Pleated Skirt [21] ($250)
En Saison Striped Faux Leather Mini Skirt
En Saison Striped Faux Leather Mini Skirt [22] ($70, originally $88)
French Connection Crolenda Faux Leather Mini Skirt
French Connection Crolenda Faux Leather Mini Skirt [23] ($88)
By. Dylan Stevie Croc Embossed Faux Leather Miniskirt
By. Dylan Stevie Croc Embossed Faux Leather Miniskirt [24] ($110)
Rock Burgundy Culottes With a Matching Shirt Jacket
Layer a Shirt Jacket Over a Bra Top and Matching Leather Pants
Good American Faux Leather Utility Shirt
Good American Faux Leather Utility Shirt [25] ($100, originally $169)
Zara Faux Leather Overshirt
Zara Faux Leather Overshirt [26] ($50)
Alexis Futuro Jacket
Alexis Futuro Jacket [27] ($395)
Miaou Leia Corset
Miaou Leia Corset [28] ($265)
Wear Leather Overalls With a Crisp White Shirt and Sneakers
Anthropologie Faux Leather Overalls
Anthropologie Faux Leather Overalls [29] ($148)