One of the earliest stages of spring wardrobe planning is finding a new top to wear with your favorite jeans. But this year, after scrolling through street style, social media, and the other usual sources of outfit inspiration, you might feel tempted to move the denim to the back of the closet—because in 2019, it’s all about the leather pants.
You can credit brands like Nanushka and Isabel Marant for reintroducing these into the zeitgeist, and for thinking beyond the black, ’80s-inspired, skinny-fit styles that first come to mind when you think “leather pants.” Those are still around and thriving, but you can find them alongside alternative fits, from high-waisted and wide-legged to cropped and flared, and in different shades of browns, reds, and whites. (If you prefer classic black, though, fear not—there are tons of options.) There’s sure to be one that suits your taste and wardrobe. And, more importantly, leather pants are as easy to style as your favorite jeans, whether it’s for day or night, with a white tee or a new spring top.
Ahead, we pulled together some of our favorite leather pants for the season to shop now.
