15 Ways to Wear Leather Pants Like a Total Fashion Pro This Season

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When I think about figuring out how to wear leather pants, my mind immediately goes to a particular Friends episode. You know, the one where Ross is stuck in the bathroom during a date trying to wiggle his way back into a pair of leather pants and he ends up covering himself in baby powder? The whole idea of wearing leather pants just seemed like a hassle to me until I spotted new silhouettes this season during New York Fashion Week.

Lately, skintight pants have taken a back seat to a boxier silhouette. Brands like Nanushka and Zimmermann found fresh ways of making leather dressing seem more modern and less like you're about to go to a rock concert in the '80s. Think paperbag pants and baggy trousers that all come in buttery soft leather materials, which are sometimes even vegan! There are also plenty of faux styles that are super affordable if you're not looking to pay a hefty sum. If you've been wondering how to pull off the look, we've got you covered. Not only did we gather street style images that will inspire you for days, but we've even shopped out some of our favorite selects for you as well. Keep reading to see amazing street style from some of our favorite fashion pros and get shopping.

Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Pink Sweater + White Heels
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Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Pink Sweater + White Heels

Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Leather Pants + Blazer
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Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Leather Pants + Blazer

Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Burgundy Belted Leather Blazer + Matching Pants
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Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Burgundy Belted Leather Blazer + Matching Pants

Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Leather Jacket + Crop Top
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Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Leather Jacket + Crop Top

Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Animal-Print Leather Pants + Printed Top
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Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Animal-Print Leather Pants + Printed Top

Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Skinny Leather Pants + Button-Down Dress
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Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Skinny Leather Pants + Button-Down Dress

Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Leather Culottes + Combat Boots
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Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Leather Culottes + Combat Boots

Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Baggy Leather Pants + Oversize Blazer
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Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Baggy Leather Pants + Oversize Blazer

Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Leather Jacket + Animal-Print Top
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Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Leather Jacket + Animal-Print Top

Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Full Leather Look + Fanny Pack
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Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Full Leather Look + Fanny Pack

Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Red Leather Separates + Black Clutch
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Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Red Leather Separates + Black Clutch

Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Puffer + Chunky Sneakers
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Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Puffer + Chunky Sneakers

Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Leather Bermuda Shorts + Blazer
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Leather Pants Outfit Idea: Leather Bermuda Shorts + Blazer