Who knew leather pants were so imminently wearable. I mean, when I see like, models wearing them, I think oh I can totally do that... And then I put them on and I feel like a streetwalker. Sorry, but it's true. I've had these pants for like, 3 years? Maybe 4? And I haven't worn them once. Or if I have I blocked it out as the tragic fashion experiment it was. But I was determined. I could not part with them. Finally, after combing through Pinterest for inspiration, I realized that there were key factors in sporting leather (or in my case vegan leather, aka pleather) without looking like you are trying very, very hard. Here's what I deduced...

1) Pair them with sneakers, or booties - not sky-high platform heels. Leather pants are pretty look at me, so flats really channel "cool girl" whereas heels kind of channel "call girl." 



Seen here:  Gold Metallic Superga Sneaker 

2) Cover your bum. Here, my beloved linen/chambray shirt does a good job of hinting at curves, without flashing that bass. 

Seen here: CHAMBRAY SHIRT, Urban Outfitters


3) Mixed metallic etallic accessories and a bold purse help the look holidazzle, without going over the top. 

Shown here: Marc by Marc Jacobs Bag (similar) | Hermes Bracelet | BaubleBar Pearl Bracelet 



4) There's a reason fashion girls love Rayban Aviator Sunglasses, and it's because the classic shape is just everything.  


5) Chunky, slouchy knits are effortless. If you don't own at least one sweater, I just don't know what to do with you. 

Seen here: F21 White Cable Knit Sweater (similar)
also seen here, in case I need to hammer this point home