Edgy. Cool. Comfortable? We wouldn’t have thought leather pants could be all three — but Heidi Klum and Anne Hathaway just proved us completely wrong.
While some may look at leather pants and think of nothing but Ross Geller’s infamous moment on Friends, they’re actually a trendy closet staple during the cooler months. Take Klum’s recent black-and-white look on the way to America’s Got Talent, for example — she teamed cropped, wide-leg leather trousers with a white tank, black blazer with padded shoulders, black-and-white satchel, and black suede booties.
Hathaway chose a more moto-inspired form of leather pants in New York, wearing high-waisted trousers with angled zip pockets and quilted details and a striped button-down shirt. She finished the look with vibrant accessories, including an on-trend heart-shaped purse and patent leather slingback heels.
In both cases, Klum and Hathaway proved that leather pants can actually be comfortable, thanks to their swingy, wide-leg silhouette and higher waistband. And they’re not alone — Hilary Duff, Michelle Obama, and Olivia Wilde have all rocked wide-leg leather pants, too. The wider leg makes these leather pants equal parts rebellious and refined, and they can be dressed up or down and worn from day to night.
If you’ve refrained from wearing skin-tight leather in the past, these flared leather styles are bound to call your name. And thanks to Amazon’s wide selection of options, you can choose from tons of fashionable faux leather pants from brands like Joe’s Jeans and Commando starting at just $30.
Celeb-Inspired Leather Pants
- Lucrosun Faux Leather Culottes, $37
- HaoMay Faux Leather Culottes, $38
- Commando Faux Leather Wide-Leg Trousers, $182 (orig. $228)
- Tapata Shiny Faux Leather Wide-Leg Pants, $30 (orig. $37)
- Joe’s Jeans the Mia Ankle Trousers, $149 (orig. $198)
- Navneet Faux Leather Pants, $31
- Sexyshine High-Waisted Faux Leather Pants, $37
- Nexstone Wide-Leg Culottes, $35
- Ginasy Faux Leather Joggers, $67
- Santiny Faux Leather Cropped Trousers, $39 with coupon (orig. $44)
Lucrosun Faux Leather Culottes
If you love the cropped leather trousers Klum wore, this pair is a decidedly similar alternative — and in faux leather, a super appealing price point to boot. Speaking of boots, team them with a pair of suede booties like Klum, then finish the look with a blazer and fitted tee.
HaoMay Faux Leather Culottes
Get inspired by Klum’s cropped, wide-leg leather pants with this faux leather pair, which has a zip-and-button fly, front slant pockets, and an inseam that hits right above the ankle on most people. Happy shoppers said they “feel much more expensive than they are” and are “perfect for going out or the office.”
Commando Faux Leather Wide-Leg Trousers
Wide-leg trousers continue to dominate Hollywood, and in sleek faux leather, this pair is an elevated take on the trend. They have a tab fly, front slant pockets, and back welt pockets, and they come in sizes XS–XL.
Tapata Shiny Faux Leather Wide-Leg Pants
These wide-leg pants are designed in shiny, flowy faux leather, and they’re finished with a pleated front and side pockets. One satisfied shopper said these “super comfy” trousers can be “dressed up or casual with sneakers.”
Joe’s Jeans the Mia Ankle Trousers
From a wide, cropped leg to pieced knee seams, these faux leather trousers make a stylish statement for fall. They come in sleek black or metallic gold, and sizes 23–34.
Navneet Faux Leather Pants
Can’t wait to try full-length, wide-leg leather pants like Hathaway’s? Opt for these ones in faux leather, which are designed with a bit of stretch and have curved front pockets.
Sexyshine High-Waisted Faux Leather Pants
These faux leather pants bring the drama to both day and night looks, thanks to an exaggerated wide leg, off-center exposed zipper, and a super high waist with a buckle detail. They come in two colors and sizes S–XXL.
Nexstone Wide-Leg Culottes
Treat your fall wardrobe to these cropped faux leather pants, which have a wide leg, clean waistband, and front slant pockets. “They don’t look inexpensive at all,” one shopper raved, adding that they’re “very nice and comfy.”
Ginasy Faux Leather Joggers
Klum’s been rocking multiple pairs of comfy trousers to the set of America’s Got Talent lately, as evidenced by the sweatpant-like joggers she wore a few weeks ago. This faux leather pair combines both of her looks into one, thanks to a drawstring waist and easy, slouchy silhouette.
Santiny Faux Leather Cropped Trousers
From the shiny pleather to the drawstring waist, these cropped, wide-leg trousers are a unique take on the leather pants trend this season. Happy shoppers said they’re “buttery soft” and “perfect for the office and also to go out after.”