Must-Have Leather Pants: 15 Celebrity-Inspired Outfit Ideas

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Leather pants are a must-have for your wardrobe this season. They not only provide better warmth than regular jeans but also add a stylish edge to any outfit.

Worried about versatility? We’ve got you covered with 15 outfit ideas to ensure you make the most of this essential piece.

1. Miranda Kerr’s Chic Black Leather Pants Look

The Australian model teamed up her pants with a black button down shirt and a pair of tuxedo oxfords. She kept the cold at bay with a camel-toned fur swing coat.

Miranda Kerr in black leather pants and a fur coat in Paris, February 27, 2014Miranda Kerr showcases chic style in black leather pants, a black button-down shirt, and a camel-toned fur coat while in Paris (Credit: WENN)

2. Naomi Watts’ Effortless Style in Black Leather Pants

The British actress layered a robe coat over her leather pants ensemble and accessorized with a fedora, a Gucci crossbody bag and a pair of sandals. Switch to closed shoes to keep your feet warm.

Naomi Watts in leather pants and beige coat in New York, October 20, 2014Naomi Watts effortlessly styles black leather pants with a beige robe coat and a Gucci crossbody bag in New York City (Credit: WENN)

3. Jamie Chung’s Edgy Outfit with Grey Leather Pants

The American actress and former reality television personality chose grey leather pants. She paired the edgy bottoms with a checkered jacket and statement accessories.

Jamie Chung in grey leather pants and checkered jacket, September 23, 2014Jamie Chung pairs grey leather pants with a checkered jacket and statement accessories at the NBA 2K15 Launch Celebration (Credit: WENN)

4. Kendall Jenner’s Bold Skin-Tight Leather Pants Ensemble

The American television personality and fashion model styled her skin-tight leather pants with a printed t-shirt, a moto jacket, and a pair of shiny boots

Kendall Jenner in skin-tight leather pants and moto jacket, June 4, 2014Kendall Jenner looks bold in skin-tight leather pants, a printed t-shirt, and a moto jacket in Manhattan (Credit: WENN)

5. Caroline Flack’s Sophisticated Black Leather Pants Attire

The English television presenter wore a chic blazer to tie her boxy shirt and leather pants. Her pair of black and white pumps were a nice touch, too!

Caroline Flack in leather pants and chic blazer, March 25, 2014Caroline Flack keeps it sophisticated with black leather pants, a chic blazer, and black and white pumps in London (Credit: WENN)

6. Olivia Palermo’s Polished Black Leather Pants Look

The American socialite also turned to a blazer for a polished, albeit edgy look. But she made it look more sophisticated by doing away with the undershirt and cinching the blazer at the waist with a thick belt. She finished off the look with a pair of lace pumps.

Olivia Palermo in leather pants and cinched blazer, December 2, 2014Olivia Palermo’s polished look features black leather pants, a cinched blazer, and lace pumps at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (Credit: WENN)

7. Karlie Kloss’ Cozy and Stylish Black Leather Pants Outfit

The American fashion model looked cozy in a button-down shirt layered with a gray sweater. She accessorized with a pair of shin-length boots and a Chanel bag.

Karlie Kloss in leather pants and grey sweater, December 11, 2014Karlie Kloss combines a grey sweater with black leather pants and shin-length boots for a cozy yet stylish look in New York City (Credit: WENN)

8. Cheryl Cole’s Feminine Twist on Black Leather Pants

The English recording artist, dancer, and television personality injected a feminine flair to the leather pants by teaming her pair with a chiffon top with a pussy bow and a pair of bow-adorned pumps

Cheryl Cole in leather pants and chiffon top, December 3, 2014Cheryl Cole adds a feminine touch to leather pants with a chiffon top and bow-adorned pumps at the ICAP Charity Trading Day (Credit: WENN)

9. Kim Kardashian’s Eye-Catching Red Leather Pants Style

The reality star opted for eye-popping red leather pants. She styled the pants with a plain grey sweater, a blazer, and red strappy Azzedine Alaia lace-up sandals.

Kim Kardashian turns heads with red leather pants, a grey sweater, and red strappy Azzedine Alaia lace-up sandals in Calabasas.Kim Kardashian turns heads with red leather pants, a grey sweater, and red strappy Azzedine Alaia lace-up sandals in Calabasas (Credit: WENN)

Kim Kardashian exudes effortless style with a sleek ponytail and a chic blazer over a grey top in Los AngelesKim Kardashian exudes effortless style with a sleek ponytail and a chic blazer over a grey top in Los Angeles (Credit: WENN)

10. Jessica Alba’s Relaxed Look with Loose-Fitting Leather Pants

The actress styled loose-fitting trousers with a knitted top layered over a white undershirt and mesh pumps.

Jessica Alba's relaxed look features loose-fitting leather pants, a knitted top, and mesh pumps at LAXJessica Alba’s relaxed look features loose-fitting leather pants, a knitted top, and mesh pumps at LAX (Credit: WENN)

Jessica Alba keeps it cool and casual in sunglasses and a stylish mesh sweater while out in New YorkJessica Alba keeps it cool and casual in sunglasses and a stylish mesh sweater while out in New York (Credit: WENN)

11. Emmy Rossum Balances Toughness With a Sweet-Collared Top

Toning down the tough factor of the pants can be done if you wear a feminine top with them.

Do what actress Emmy Rossum did here and pair a floral top with a contrasting white collar with your leather pants. Finish off the look with a pair of classic Mary Jane pumps.

Emmy Rossum in leather pants and floral top, September 10, 2013Emmy Rossum pairs leather pants with a floral top and classic Mary Jane pumps at New York Fashion Week (Credit: WENN)

12. Cara Delevingne’s Edgy Cropped Top and Bomber Jacket Combo

Now that you are in the mood for an edgy ensemble, go the extra mile and wear a cropped top with your leather pants. Moderate the exposure of flesh by wearing a cute bomber jacket. British model Cara Delevingne is your style inspiration.

Cara Delevingne in leather pants and cropped top, September 15, 2013Cara Delevingne sports an edgy look with leather pants, a cropped top, and a bomber jacket at London Fashion Week (Credit: WENN)

13. Rihanna’s Balanced Look With a Boxy Sweater

We’re all about balance, so if you want to wear skinny leather pants, try making the silhouette more interesting by wearing a boxy top or sweater. Like Rihanna, style it with a printed cap and a pair of white pumps.

Rihanna in leather pants and boxy sweater, September 11, 2013Rihanna balances skinny leather pants with a boxy sweater, a printed cap, and white pumps in London (Credit: WENN)

14. Karlie Kloss’ Textured Top and Leather Pants Pairing

A textured top can lessen the austereness of the pants. Karlie Kloss wore a fur top with her leather pants, but you can also go with lace or a top with floral appliqués.

Karlie Kloss in leather pants and fur top, November 20, 2013Karlie Kloss pairs leather pants with a fur top for a textured look at the opening of Coach New York Boutique in Spain (Credit: WENN)

15. Zoe Hardman’s Street-Style Layering With Leather Pants

Leather is a great material for fending off the cold. Use this as your layering canvass. Try Zoe Hardman’s London Fashion Week look. She wore a button-down shirt and then layered a blazer and a coat over it.

Zoe Hardman in leather pants and layered outfit, February 18, 2013Zoe Hardman layers a button-down shirt, blazer, and coat with leather pants for a chic look at London Fashion Week (Credit: WENN)

Will your next outfit look anything like what these celebrities wore?