So, my husband and I went for a walk through the Adelaide CBD (Australia) and came across some amazing street art. And thought, what a great backdrop for a lazy Sunday afternoon photoshoot! It really is inspiring propping yourself up against some cool, edgy art. It actually makes me think more creatively when I am surrounded by such inspiration.
And got me thinking about some of my favourite items in my wardrobe — my leather pants! These are the first pair I bought, after a very long time searching. I wanted to them to feel buttery and soft, yet have a good shape, and be super comfortable. And I must admit, these tick all those boxes. You need to be comfortable in leather, otherwise you can walk around looking like you worked too hard at the gym two days prior (you know, DOMS)!
I also thought I would only wear black leather pants until I found these. And in actual fact, I find myself wearing these pants more than my black pair. They add a really soft subtle look to any outfit, and are so easy to match with other colours. But I must admit, this pink jacket really pops against the blue and the backdrop.
I often pair my leather pants with black, grey, white and pink. These are the type of colours that suit people with winter skin colour (more about this at a later time).
A few key things to look for when searching for the perfect pair of leather pants:
- Opt for a leather pant with a good amount of stretch to them to allow for natural movement. You don’t want to feel like you are going to split them every time you hop in your car!
- Try on different pairs to find what tailoring suits you best, i.e. high waisted, zip on the side, pockets, cropped, seam across the thigh, legging or jean style. I prefer a higher waist as it elongates the legs.
- Take them to a reputable tailor to ensure you get the right length for you. There’s nothing worse then having bunched leather at the ankles. You will need to work out whether you will wear them more with boots (seen in this post) or flats. You can compromise with a length in between for versatility if you prefer (that’s what I did).
- Always buy quality. This is really important when it comes to the quality of the leather and the stitching – particularly around the in-seam. The better the quality the better you will feel in them. And leather pants should feel amazing!
We all know leather isn’t cheap, so make sure you are making the right choice for YOU. You have to love them! And when you do love them, you will soon realise how often you want to wear them. I have found that my leather pants have replaced my jeans many times. The fact that I can throw on a cashmere sweater, jacket and some boots and feel cool and confident, makes me so happy! As much as I like to experiment with different outfits and styles, I also appreciate styling really good basics and being able to head out the door looking effortlessly put together.
The best thing about leather pants, is that they are so flattering and ageless. I know young girls that wear them with silky tops and heels for a night out on the town, and middle aged women that throw on a trench and some flats for the weekend. I can ensure you that you will absolutely love the addition of leather pants to your wardrobe.
I will write more about the perfect leather pants in another post…but for now, let’s admire this beautiful art seen on the streets of Adelaide. 🙂
What I’m wearing:
Pants – Willow (unfortunately doesn’t exist anymore), for similar styles check out Kitx on http://www.kitx.com.au
Jacket – http://www.marcs.com.au
Sweater – http://www.sassandbide.com.au
Boots – http://www.tonybianco.com.au
Bag – http://www.oroton.com.au
Leather & Soie – K
