The Best Leather Leggings To Elevate Your Everyday Style
Leather leggings are a wardrobe powerhouse.While you might think of leggings as strictly relegated to the realm of athleisure or loungewear, there's an easy way to dress up the comfy essential, and that's by opting for a leather (or faux leather) version. Leather leggings instantly add a level of sophistication to any ensemble, without sacrificing the comfort and ease that has become a rather important aspect of dressing over the past few years.
A dependable pair of leather leggings are easy to dress up or down, and give any outfit a cool girl edge, whether you're getting dressed for a day of errands, a travel excursion or a date night. They're a reliable piece of clothing that give the elevated style of the always-chic leather jeans or pants, but with the comfort and effortlessness of your most beloved and forgiving leggings.
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Leather leggings are one of the easiest ways to dress up even the most mundane outfit, whether you pair the pants with a simple white tee, a cozy cashmere sweater or a classic button-down. If you're headed out to cocktails or dinner, try throwing on a sophisticated top or blazer—truly, the options are limitless. Don't fret about footwear, either, as leather leggings happen to complement a whole array of shoes, including boots, heels, loafers or your favorite sneakers.
While you can't go wrong with a classic pair of black leather leggings, there are also plenty of other alternative styles out there, whether you're looking for an on-trend earth tone colorway or a high-fashion animal-print. Below, see the best leather leggings to add to your wardrobe right now.
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The most stylish leather leggings, including the best faux leather leggings.
You can't go wrong with these classic black faux-leather leggings from Commando, which add a touch of sass to any outfit. Think of these high-rise, faux leather pants as the LBD of leather leggings—they're stylish, comfy and are sure to be a go-to staple. They're super smooth and won't wrinkle, and have a high, comfortable seamless waistband. They're also machine-washable, and come in petite and plus sizes—it's no surprise they're always a best-seller.
$118, Shop NowThese close-fitting leather leggings are easier to put on than you might think, thanks to snaps and a concealed zipper. The pants also feature zippered accents at the ankle, which make them both more convenient to slip into and give you another option for styling the look.
$1,107, Shop NowOkay, so these are more of a stretchy wide leg pant than a slim-fit traditional legging, but it's the same idea. They're made using a super soft, ultra-lightweight faux leather fabric, and are a great option when you want a looser vibe as opposed to the look of a tight legging.
$149, Shop NowIf you're not quite sure how you feel about the leather look just yet, consider this reasonably-priced faux pair from Express, so you can test out the aesthetic without spending too much. These are ultra-high-waisted, stretchy, skinny ankle leggings, with just the right amount of spandex.
$68, Shop NowThese chic flared leather leggings are a comfortable and sophisticated alternative to a boot-cut pant; they have a super flexible and soft high waist, and go with absolutely everything—pair them with heeled booties and an elevated top to dress them up, or go for a more low-key look with a t-shirt and a cardigan or denim jacket.
$148, Shop NowSpanx's faux leather leggings are a tried and true classic, and feature the brand's signature shaping technology for an ultra-flattering fit. This particular style, which is also available to shop from Nordstrom, is a mid-rise, with all the polish of a classic leather skinny pant but all the comfort of stretchy leather leggings. Dress them up with a heeled bootie and chic top or keep it casual with a t-shirt or pullover sweater, but you'll surely turn to them time and time again
$98, Shop NowWhile Wolford is perhaps best known for their rather incredible tights (seriously, they're the only ones that don't rip, at least in my personal opinion and also according to one particular pair in my collection that I've owned since college). The brand also happens to make chic shapewear and other staples, like these faux leather leggings in a warm shade of chocolate brown. They have a seam across the knees and up the inside leg, with a slim yet not skintight ankle.
$395, Shop NowIf you're not into the full skinny leg pant look, try these vegan leather leggings, with an unexpected split cuff at the ankle for a subtle flare.
$245, Shop NowThese faux leather leggings are a more affordable option, and they're also sure to appeal to those in chillier climates, as they're lined with a thermal material.
$39, Shop NowElevate your look with these faux leather crocodile-print leggings, in a stylish shade of subdued brown. Pair them with a camel-colored cashmere sweater or a simple tee; they add a touch of glamour to any ensemble.
$128, Shop NowAritzia's TikTok-viral leather leggings really are worth the hype, but why not try the look in a shade other than the usual black? These come in a few different colorways, but this pretty cognac is perfect for that transitional time both into and out of cold weather. These also come in varying lengths, with different inseams for short, regular and tall heights.
$138, Shop NowFor a pair of splurge-worthy real leather leggings, look no further than these buttery soft Rick Owens pants, which are so sophisticated and versatile.
$1,795, Shop NowYup, another pair of workout leggings that happen to be very chic non-athletic pants, too. Alo's high-waisted style features the brand's sculpting and lifting Airbrush fabric, with a cracked, faux-leather finish.
$118, Shop NowTake a break from the usual black leggings and give these white leather flares a try. Despite those old fashioned rules about white after Labor Day, we're very into this aesthetic, and these real leather pants are such a good transitional wardrobe option.
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6 Fall 2023 Denim Trends Worth Shopping, According To Fashion Experts
You can't blame designers for getting experimental with jeans. "Denim is just a sturdy form of cotton, so it can be used in place of almost any other material," Italist CEO Diego Abba says. Adventures in denim can start out somewhat tame, like the Givenchy, Valentino, and Chloé handbag handles that swap it in for leather. A few clicks away, the looks get wilder and weirder. Denim can coat a pair of Coperni platform clogs one minute, and be sliced into an exaggerated high-low micro miniskirt by Sami Miró the next. Sometimes denim is so expertly warped, shredded, sculptured, and generally reimagined, it's no longer recognizable as the same material behind simple pairs of jeans. (Just check the latest Y/Project runway for proof.)
But when the focus turns from the runway to real life, the best fall 2023 denim trends are still true to the fabric's utilitarian roots. Street-style trends in New York, Milan, and Paris this fall have included denim work shirts and A-line maxi skirts; in stores, slim, slightly cropped hemlines are bringing focus back to easy, understated styling. Really, this season's reigning denim trends emphasize versatility and a wear-with-anything approach, from comfortably flowy wide-leg jeans to hardworking denim outerwear. A resurgence of sexy, ultra-low-rise jeans may be the lone, but not unwelcome, exception.
Shop the six most noteworthy—and wearable—fall 2023 denim trends ahead.
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One of fall 2023's biggest denim trends isn't even a pair of jeans. Designers from Alexander McQueen to Zimmermann brought back the early-'00s denim skirt in midi and maxi lengths, and street style welcomed the reappearance with open arms.
I've tracked the return of long denim skirts since last February's New York Fashion Week. To me, what's kept the revival fresh are the variations in hem lengths and finishes, as well as the varied ways insiders are wearing them. I've seen everything from straightforwardly Y2K takes with wraparound gas-station sunglasses and baby tees to a quiet-luxury-esque styling with a ribbed turtleneck sweater and ballerina flats.
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What do Sandy Liang ballet flats, Jamie Haller loafers, and Martine Rose x Nike or New Balance x Miu Miu sneakers all have in common? They're samples of the niche It shoes of 2023—pairs that this fall's denim hemline trends won't leave hidden.
Slightly cropped jeans in straight and kick-flare silhouettes are the resounding style for insiders who value their fall shoes as much as their denim. Ultra-wide legs and barrel jeans are still very much present and accounted for—these are simply the alternative for a more tapered fit that's still distinct from a skinny jean.
"At the moment I am loving any denim that features a slight crop. Loafers are everywhere right now, and it's such a fun way to incorporate a pop of color with a sock," says Grace Na, founder of denim-focused brand Pistola. Her favorite for showing off her footwear is a high-rise, cropped boot-cut jean. "I find that most boots work best with—go figure—a boot cut. Our Ally jean is perfect for this."
At Madewell, creative director Joyce Lee has introduced two new styles with slimmer legs, including a '90s straight jean (her personal favorite). "It's super cheeky and flattering," she says.
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The long-simmering return of low-rise jeans is not going anywhere for fall 2023. According to Italist CEO Abba, Glenn Martens's Diesel has the pairs with the most appeal. "The label's runway presentation showed low-rise denim styles that the brand is classically known for, as well as modern interpretations with sheer panels, integrated belts, multi-pocket cargo styles, and even super low-rise '60s-inspired styles," he says. "In other words, Diesel brought some sexy back to denim." Equally enticing pairs showed up throughout Fashion Month street style, with doubled-up low waistbands, hip cutouts, and raw waists. At retailers, you can find a mix of experimentally distressed pairs and laid-back options in a dark wash.
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There's an enduring quality to trench coats that makes them feel slightly out of place in a trend conversation, even in a season when designers like the trench-centric Burberry and recent Banana Republic collaborator Peter Do played with the style. But classic outerwear cut from denim is having enough of a moment to call it a trend.
Street style throughout Fashion Month brought out versions by Ferragamo and Nour Hammour, styled over—you guessed it—jeans. Then, Taylor Swift created an instantly sold-out moment when she wore a trench by Los Angeles label EB Denim over a Reformation sweater dress for dinner with Sophie Turner. (It is available on the brand's direct site, FYI.) Classic trench coats can come off as overly preppy or as private-investigator-core if they're not styled just right; these denim trenches bring something much more relaxed and easily styled to the silhouette.
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A pair of Rag & Bone jeans (the Miramar, specifically) went viral on TikTok earlier this year for not actually being a pair of jeans. It's really a trompe l'oeil wide-leg pant with the appearance of denim and the stay-in-bed-all-day feel of sweatpants. Little did TikTok viewers know, there was already a trending silhouette that is comparably comfortable and made from actual denim.
Ultra-wide-leg jeans with puddle hems were the denim style du jour in Paris Fashion Week street style this season. They serve the dual purpose of taking up a lot of space while also feeling like a cotton blanket across your legs. There's inherent drama in the exaggerated shape of each pair—most designers call theirs "extreme" wide-legs—so these are best styled with a more understated top.
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Making a head-to-toe commitment to denim isn't something to overthink. Street style throughout Fashion Month included a rise in workwear denim shirts and coordinating jeans, modernized with flashy new accessories like Loewe's squeeze bag or a pair of Alaïa netted flats.
"Utility and function is key when I look at my approach to denim, and I've always loved a denim-on-denim look," Lee says. Her team designed a denim workwear shirt in multiple washes to pair with Madewell's jeans; other interpretations range from an extra-oversize take at the Frankie Shop to a DL1961 shirt with silver buttons made for coordinating with fall 2023's metallic trend.
Just make sure to double up with more denim whenever you wear your favorite: "Denim is definitely a thing this season, especially when you combine more than one denim piece," Abba says.
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Halie LeSavage is the fashion commerce editor at Harper's BAZAAR. Her style reporting covers everything from reviewing the best designer products to profiling emerging brands and designers. Previously, she was the founding retail writer at Morning Brew and a fashion associate at Glamour.
