Synonymous with cowboys, biker gangs and rock legends, leather pants will inject your closet with some rebellious spirit and they’re surprisingly wearable too. Leather pants have a colourful history. First sported by cowboys in frontier times, their association times, their association with wild behavior is an integral part of their DNA. A symbol of rebellion, they enjoy a renaissance in the 50s, when they became part of the Greaser uniform, and again in the 70s as the go-to choice for rock’n’roll and punk royalty. And while men may have kicked off this trend, it’s women who really made it their own. Through the decades, leather pants have become a style signature for iconic rebels including Joan Jett, Chrissie Hynde, Marianne Faithful and Kate Moss.
Below Are How To Wear Leather Pants:
You Can Wear Leather Pants Day to Night
Leather pants might seem like a daunting proposition, but you’d be surprised just how wearable a classic black pair can be. If you’re looking to take your off –duty look up a notch, opt for this season’s most sought-after wide leg styles, championed by the likes of Philip Lim and Balmain. These look great with a simple white tank top and heeled thongs for a luxe daytime look. If long lunches stretch into the evening, simply add crystal-encrusted statement earrings and kitchen heels, you’ll be ready for wherever the night takes you.
Wearing Leather Pants After Dark
Souped-up leather pants are the cool girl’s alternative to traditional evening attire. From Tibi’s patent design and unravel project’s low-slung lace-up styles, these game-changing pants don’t scrimp on proportions by adding a romantic, billowing blouse or second-skin top- the contrast is compelling. When it comes to accessories, keep it simple: classic pointed pumps and a miniature clutch will ensure that these trophy pieces get the attention they deserve . Beauty should be similarly minimal- a red lip teamed with slicked-back hair is our tip.
Finally, leather jackets and pants are regular feature in women’s closets now. But think back in history, and images of a swoon-worthy Marlon Brando or James Dean. Since the 1950s, along with blue jeans, leather jackets were synonymous with rebellion, danger, delinquency and most importantly, dudes. However, now leather pants and jackets have become as much as a female staple as it has male, there are still ways for women to make their mark- and certainly time for them to contribute to the rebellious history as well.
