Leather leggings and skinnies are so versatile, I can't imagine my wardrobe without a pair! They can be worn from season to season, and have always been my favourite item for an evening out, teamed with ankle boots in autumn/winter and a little jacket. They make a great alternative to jeans and look equally as good dressed up with strappy heels (I love them with leopard print ones) for a more summery evening look. Lately, I have been wearing leather trousers more during the daytime, teamed with an oversized shirt or a cosy sweater and Birkenstocks or sneakers, depending on the weather.
Here are some looks from Pinterest that show how to do dressed down leather trousers/leggings:
I love how the sneakers make the whole outfit more casual:
Dress down leather trousers with denim shirts and jackets for daytime casual:
I love the look of an oversize shirt and Birkenstocks as a more modern way to wear leather trousers in spring/summer:
And here are my picks of the best leather trousers/leggings, to suit all budgets:
I've had my faux leather skinnies from Zara for about three years and they wash so well and still look amazing. Here is Zara's latest version of them:
Zara Leather Leggings £29.99
I would LOVE to buy these, but the budget doesn't allow unfortunately:
Baukjen Liv Leather leggings £299
If I were to upgrade to real leather, I would get these as I have tried them on and they are perfect:
Marks & Spencer Autograph Slim Leg Leather and Ponte Jersey Trouser £99
Fantastic for getting the look at a bargain price:
ASOS Leather Look Leggings £13.50 from £18
And this pair from Topshop is worth a look as the material is quite thick and they are super flattering:
Topshop Textured Leather Look Leggings £22.99
And here is how I have been wearing my faux leather skinnies from Zara this week:
Faux Leather Skinnies - Zara
Black Arizona Birkenstocks
Floral Oversized Shirt Ltb at Yard (SS13)
Black Bag - Yard
Faux Leather Skinnies - Zara
Black Arizona Birkenstocks
Grey Vest - Boden (SS13)
Star Jumper - Hush
Black Bag - Nat & Nin at Yard
So are leather leggings/trousers a style staple in your wardrobe and do you wear them all year round? What is your favourite way to style them? As always I love to hear from you...
Next on the blog: My outfit to go out for lunch for my Dad's 70th birthday!
Until next time!
Abbi x
Hi Abbi, great post as always, I have the M&S leather trousers I shall certainly try styling them the way you have suggested as I hadn't considered wearing in the summer, and yes they are a brill fit, thanks for the inspiration.
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Lucky you Sue, they are a really good buy! I would so like to get them but I just can't justify as the faux leather ones are still going strong!
DeleteA x
These do look so good on you! Maybe now I've bought jeggings, the faux leather leggings will be next?! I'm getting braver! P x
ReplyDeleteYou would look amazing in them!
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I don't have any leather leggings but I have some coated black skinnies that I wear a lot for nights out, love the idea of wearing them during the day too & I especially love the looks with the converse & Birki's! Love how you've styled them with your Hush jumper. Hope your Dad has a great birthday! x
ReplyDeleteA lovely lovely day thank you, very special!
DeleteAbbi x
They look great on you Abbi and I love them with the Birkenstocks x
ReplyDeleteThank you! I seem to be wearing the Birkies with everything at the moment, just so comfy!
ReplyDeleteA x
I'd love a pair but not sure how often I'd get to wear them but having said that you look great wearing them especially with the Birks! Ax
ReplyDeleteYou would look great in them and they actually work for daytime casual looks so you would probably get more wear out of them thank you think!
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