Anne Hathaway recently demonstrated how even a striped button-down and black pants can cause a stir—especially when styled with a cheeky heart purse. The bag is an Alaïa, but upon second glance, it was Hathaway’s sleek leather pants that made this look a fall outfit worth replicating.
While the typical fall uniform in NYC consists of jeans and a leather jacket, we’re reconsidering how to dress for leather weather this season. Swapping everyday denim for a more elevated leather-looking pair of pants or trousers is an easy adjustment—and certainly just as versatile.
Ahead, we’ve picked out nine pairs of black leather pants to incorporate into your fall wardrobe. Give the jeans a weekend off, and add interest to a simple black-and-white look with red accessories like the Devil Wears Prada star. Or keep it casual with a cozy knit and your coolest kicks.
Unless you can borrow the Chanel boots from the fashion closet at Runway magazine.
That’s all.
On Anne Hathaway: Gucci shoes; Alaïa Le Coeur bag
Shop Our Favorite Leather Pants
Gap
High Rise Vegan Leather Cheeky Straight Pants
Style them with sneakers, slingbacks, or boots.
Joe’s Jeans
The Margot Vegan Leather Pants
Get ’em hemmed to make them a perfect fit for your favorite heels or boots.
J.Crew
Kate Straight-Leg Pants in Faux Leather
The fit of J.Crew’s Kate pants is unbeatable—you know they’ll be even better in leather.
Veda
Kennedy Studded Leather Pants
Studs add an extra cool factor to these already stylish leather pants.
Mango
Mid-Rise Leather Effect Trousers
A slightly looser trouser cut gives these office vibes without the desk chair.
Mango
Leather-Effect Straight Trousers
We like the straight-leg version, too.
Anine Bing
Roy Recycled Leather Pants
Feel fine in this recycled leather design from Anine Bing.
J.Crew
Classic Straight Pants in Faux Leather
We love this shiny sheen.
Veda
Veda Cynthia Leather Pants
The styling possibilities are endless.