Topshop leather trousers and necklace, Paraphrase jumper via TK Maxx, tee c/o Wildfox, ballet flats c/o Sarenza, Miss Selfridge ring
I bought these leather trousers last year but have rarely worn them because I find them so difficult to style. Skintight leather immediately screams 'rock chick!' (or S&M, depending on your personal preferences) - a look I haven't been able to pull off since I was 15 and Papa Roach were popular. I'm now (nearly) 26 and like girly things like floral tea dresses and faux fur coats. Leather trousers have no business in my wardrobe.
Or at least I thought they didn't, until I tried them with a fluffy pink jumper, basic ballet flats and simple jewellery. The cute jumper cancels out any biker babe connotations, giving a soft and cuddly edge to an otherwise tough outfit. And leather trousers are a great alternative to jeans, especially if you're a denim obsessive like me. Still a bit unsure? Wear a longer tee or tunic over the top for extra coverage.
So, do I have you convinced? Have you decided you simply cannot function through autumn without a pair of leather trousers? Are you running to your nearest retail establishment as we speak? Or have you read this entire post with a mental image of Ross from Friends covered in lotion, desperately trying to pull his leather pants back up? Yes well, there is that...
Autumnal dressing can get a bit repetitive - we all have the ubiquitous knitted cardigans, wool coats and knee high boots in our wardrobes. So this week I'm choosing my alternative autumn essentials to create a sartorial survival kit that'll get you through the colder months with style. Chunky knits need not apply.
Gosh, you look fab in those trousers.... love them with the pink jumper! It's a look I certainly wouldn't be able to pull off with my size 14 hips! hehe xx
ReplyDeleteLOVE EVERYTHING hun!!! .... running out the door to try on leather trousers!!
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I've been after the perfect pair of leather trousers for well over a year - your's look absolutely amazing! x
ReplyDeleteSeriously smashing on you, I may try some if I get the courage.
ReplyDeleteMarie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
The pink fluffiness really does work wonders on the girlification of these trousers...
ReplyDeleteP.s. ubiquitous - what a wonderful word, often over looked :)
I think this is great styling. What else to put with hot leather trousers but a hot pink top?! perfect.
ReplyDeleteI think leather trousers can be really hard to get right but they way you've styled them looks great! I can't stop laughing now thinking about Ross and the lotion on trying to get his leather trousers back up in that Friends episode!! x
ReplyDeleteReally like how you've styled this up, it definitely keeps things feminine :) Such a great pair too, I have faux leather leggings from Topshop but have to stick to pairing with tunics to maintain my modesty! X
ReplyDeleteI love how you have toned the trousers down and made the wearable for everyday. Looking forward to what you style next!
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Leather trousers do make me think of Friends...but you look fab in these, if I looked anywhere near as good I would grab my pair but I really don't think they would flatter my stumpy legs xxx
ReplyDeleteI love the jumper the color is so nice and the leather pants whoah do they make a statement but you rock them!
ReplyDelete-Farrah
I'm sold! Your legs look amazing
ReplyDeleteT x
Love them, love love love them. They look great on you.
ReplyDeleteLove the pink jumper to counter the rock chick look.
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I love the way you have styled these trousers. The pink and the black looks fab - very grown up. I'm kidding myself that I can fit into my leather trousers so they will be going on eBay shortly!
ReplyDeleteNow the only job is finding the perfect leather trousers!
ReplyDeleteI'd wear those beauties in an instant, Jen.
ReplyDeleteI'd go down the rock chick route with my thigh boots and a purple pussy bow and heaps of silver jewellery.
You're far more classy.
Is that Brighton Rock you're wearing? Gorgeous lippie. x
You look stunning in these trousers (& tiny!) Wanting to try & pull off the leather look but still not sure! xxx
ReplyDeleteLeather trousers are always part of my wardrobe - good to see you've seen the light haha
ReplyDeletei love this outfit, looks great!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this!!! Especially with the hot pink jumper :) Such a pretty look!
ReplyDeleteGem x
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I do love this outfit, and, as fabulous as you look, are you warm?! Because that is my priority. The jumper looks cosy though, and what a brilliant colour! :) xo
ReplyDeletewow, i love how you've turned these trousers into such a chic outfit! and your legs look reeeeally slim. have you lost weight? not that you ever look less than amazing!
ReplyDeleteAnnah xx
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I'm sorry, I'm all about comfort! I can't imagine leather trousers are comfy for slouching around the house in but they do look good on you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your comments, folks! Especially your nice words about my legs *blush* :)
ReplyDelete@PushPineapple - the jumper is lovely and cosy! It's so snugly. Warmth is a major factor for my AW wardrobe... when it gets colder I'll probably swap the pumps for socks and Converse sneakers or even little ankle boots.
@invisible_squirrel - the trousers aren't *too* uncomfortable really! I spent all day at my desk in them, they don't dig in at the waistband and because the fabric is soft they're surprisingly easy to longue in. Saying that I'm not wearing them right now! ;)
@Vix - it is indeed Brighton Rock!
Love these trews and how you've managed to make them look girly with the shocking pink jumper; it's great you bided your time and gave them a chance. I will probably attempt to recreate this with my leather shorts (still haven't found any suitable trousers yet) for my Autumn version when the weather is finally cool enough (my office is like a furnace). Looking forward to see what you come up with tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of leather trousers, in principle. BUT... you pull them off! You do! You're right that teamed with the fluffy jumper, they sort of work. I still wouldn't be seen dead in them because I know, full well that they'd do nothing for me, but then JEANS do nothing for me so leather's hardly going to be any better. I really like that jumper, though. Really like it.
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic in these, I am unsure how they would sut me but I am willing to try !
ReplyDeleteFave trend of AW11 x
ReplyDeleteGenius styling! You've made them into an everyday item, I can envision them with heaps of different outfits. I now want a pair of skinny leather pants. I never thought I would want leather pants!
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I love a good pink moment and this jumper is such an amazing statement piece ! Looks great with the leather x
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I love them and would totally wear them. Not sure I ever left rock chick behind! Mind you, my nickname did used to be PVC (from a pair of trousers I wore clubbing - after 6 hours of sweating to techno they were better than any detox for immediate weight loss)
ReplyDeleteI like the trousers, and I get what you're saying with the jumper too - liking the coordinated lippy :)
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You look so great, that pink is amazing with your hair :) Now you're just making me all envious - I love this look but could never pull it off like you!
ReplyDeleteLove, Tilda
Absolutely love this look! Its something I could attempt and try and marry my inner rock chick alongside my inner librarian, accumulating in a look on me that would be entitled 'rock librarian'. I nearly bought some leather-esque trousers recently and then chicked out, after this I'll be rushing to go find something in my size for a similar look.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely loving the alternative ideas for an autumn wardrobe!
They look absolutely fantastic! And styled perfectly! I'm way to scared to wear leather trousers - I always have flashbacks of that episode of Friends where Ross gets stuck in the bathroom covered in baby lotion and talcum powder! I'm also worried they'll make my legs look big.
ReplyDeleteBut after seeing how wonderful you look in them, I might have to give them a go! :) x
this outfit is sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteDamn it. I actually caught myself eyeing up leather skinnies in topshop and it was with this post in mind!
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I know this won't end well....
Nice outfit.
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