Sloan-Fit Faux-Leather Ankle Pant + Fold-Over Leopard Clutch

Leather and faux-leather pants are everywhere this year, and I love the fact that there are a variety of approachable and affordable styles in the market.  Leather pants have evolved from the skin-tight leggings worn by 80's rock stars and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to a multitude of options that can be styled for everyday wear.  A pair of leather or faux-leather pants can even replace your standard work pants if you keep the rest of the outfit professional.  It depends on your office, of course, but today's outfit is an example of one way you can style a faux-leather pant for work.  I chose to keep the top of the outfit neutral and conservative by pairing my Sloan-Fit Faux-Leather Ankle Pants with a polka dot button-up shirt, grey sweater, khaki blazer, and statement necklace.  I then added a pair of studded pumps and a fold-over leopard clutch (another great fall trend) for the day to night transition.  I really like how these pants and clutch turn an otherwise basic outfit into one that is trendy and chic.

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Pants: "Sloan-Fit Faux-Leather Ankle Pant" in black, $110 at Banana Republic here
Clutch: Express (no longer available online)
Blazer: H&M (old), similar "Women's Tailored Blazer" in gazelle brown (available in 4 other colors), $34.99 at Target here
Sweater: "Factory Merino Charley Sweater" in heather grey (available in 9 other colors), $39.50 at J Crew Factory here
Shirt: Urban Outfitters (old), similar "Women's Polka Dot Button Front Shirt" in neutral camel (available in 2 other colors), $20 (on sale!) at Old Navy here
 Pumps: old, check out the Jessica Simpson "Carlin Pointed-Toe Pumps" in bisque (also available in black & brown), $83.40 (on sale!) at Dillard's here
Necklace: c/o Conversation Pieces Boutique (no longer available), currently loving the "Polished Hostess Statement Necklace," $32 at Conversation Pieces Boutique here
Lipstick: Sonia Kashuk "Satin Luxe Lip Color SPF 16" in very berry (available in 12 other shades), $9.99 at Target here

Faux leather pants and leopard clutches are two trends that add a bit of edge to an otherwise conservative outfit, and both can be easily acquired without breaking the bank.  Check out my picks for faux leather pants and leopard clutches, all currently available online and priced under $100:

How would you style a pair of faux leather pants and a leopard clutch for winter?  Thank you for visiting my blog today, and I hope you have a great week!

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