How do you wear leather trousers without looking vulgar?

Balance comes from the play of materials and from the cut. Wear well-cut leather trousers with understated pieces such as a fine knit, a white shirt or a structured coat. Favour the contrast of materials over a build-up of effects, and you will keep a chic, controlled look.

What do you wear with black leather trousers?

Black leather trousers pair with almost everything, whether a cashmere jumper, a blazer, a silk shirt or a simple quality t-shirt. By day, soften them with matte materials and neutral tones. By evening, elevate them with a dressy piece and fine accessories.

Which cut of leather trousers should you choose?

It depends on the silhouette you want. A straight or slightly flared cut lengthens the leg and remains timeless. A fitted cut, made possible by stretch leather, hugs the leg without restricting movement and suits a bolder look.

Can leather trousers be worn during the day?

Yes. Paired with simple pieces and matte materials, they fit very well into a daytime outfit. It is the build-up of shiny effects that makes them too dressy, never the leather itself.

How to wear leather trousers with elegance

Leather trousers are one of the strongest pieces in a wardrobe. Do you find them hard to wear? Well chosen and well paired, they become, on the contrary, effortlessly elegant. Here is how we like to wear them at Jitrois, according to cut, pairings and occasion.

In brief

Wear leather trousers with understated pieces to keep an elegant look.
The secret lies in the contrast of materials, never in a build-up of effects.
A straight cut is timeless, a fitted cut asserts your silhouette.
Stretch leather hugs the body without ever hindering movement.
In matte black, they take you through both day and evening.

Choosing the right cut

The cut sets the tone. Straight, or slightly flared, leather trousers lengthen the leg and never date. It is the cut we recommend for a first piece.

Looking for a bolder silhouette? Choose a fitted cut. It stays comfortable only if the material follows your every movement, which is what stretch leather, our signature, allows. Without this elasticity, classic leather would constrain the slightest gesture.

Playing on the contrast of materials

The golden rule of leather comes down to one word, contrast. A dense, present material, leather balances with lighter, more matte fabrics:

A fine knit or cashmere softens your silhouette.
A white shirt brings a graphic freshness.
A structured coat frames the outfit and gives it poise.

Simply avoid stacking shiny materials. It is this restraint that sets a chic look apart from an overstated effect. This standard is one we inherit from leather couture, which treats trousers as a fashion piece in their own right.

Adapting leather trousers to the occasion

Occasion	Suggested pairing	Desired effect
Daytime	Neutral knit, matte materials	Casual chic
Office	Shirt, structured blazer	Assertive look
Evening	Dressy top, fine accessories	Discreet elegance

As you can see, leather trousers are far from reserved for going out. In matte black, paired with simple pieces, they slip naturally into a daytime look. It is the balance of your outfit that sets the register, never the material.

A house piece

To adopt leather trousers is to embrace a certain relationship with clothing, the one Maison Jitrois has cultivated ever since Jean-Claude Jitrois invented stretch leather, a story we tell on the Jean-Claude Jitrois page. Find our trousers and all our leather pieces on jitrois.com.