The story of how my leather pants and I came together plays out like an unexpected, star-crossed romance. I had originally bought a pair to use for a Halloween costume, but I quickly found that wearing them gave me a sense of confidence and mystique that nothing else in my closet even came close to, and I fell hard. What surprised me the most was how easy it was to incorporate them into both casual and professional settings. Worn with a crisp white shirt, a slouchy sweater, or a simple tee, leather pants make a powerful statement no matter where you are.

Style Inspiration: Blogger Alison Liaudat of BANGBANGBLOND

1. Vegan leather pants, $165.95 at Free People

2. Faux leather biker trousers, $69.90 at Zara

3. IONA stretch lamb leather leggings, $149.00 at Danier

4. ROWE leather pants by Parker, $774.87 at Shopbop

By Alyson Linke (Follow/lurk me on Twitter and Instagram)

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