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 (and vegan 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
Style them with sneakers, slingbacks, or boots.
Get them hemmed to make them a perfect fit for your favorite heels or boots.
The fit of J.Crew's Kate pants is unbeatable—you know they'll be even better in leather.
Studs add an extra cool factor to these already stylish leather pants.
A slightly looser trouser cut gives these office vibes without the desk chair.
We like the straight-leg version, too.
Feel fine in this recycled leather design from Anine Bing.
We love this shiny sheen.
The styling possibilities are endless.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.