Looking for an easy wardrobe upgrade this winter? The solution is surprisingly simple. Let me reintroduce Paris style black pants.
In the City of Lights, French women have mastered the art of combining basic pieces with ease and elegance. There’s nothing more versatile than black pants. Its dark neutral hue provides a clean base to pair with any blouse, knit, or shoe style you can think of. Winter brings even more versatility with the possibility of layering coats and jackets, along with the season’s best and brightest handbags and bold jewelry.
Currently, black pants from the Parisian set are worn effortlessly throughout the season, mainly with neutral colors and classic cold-weather items. Think blazers, smooth tops and shirts, chunky knits, and winter coats in shades of brown, white, and beige. No matter how you put them together, they all utilize bottoms as a truly endless styling canvas. Plus, pair it with different shoes and bags to instantly transform your look from simple to shiny. From boots to edgy studded bags.
What’s the best thing about black pants other than the fact that they go with everything? You probably already have a pair or two in your closet. But if not, don’t worry. We’ve looked for you and brought you some top black pants that take styling inspiration from the French women who wear them the most. If their looks are any indication, this season is the perfect time to go back to black. bonne chance!
Basics are easy to pair with other basics, so even the simplest pair of black pants can be transformed into a classic piece with delicate details. Mid-rise black pants, like the one seen in the outfit above, look elegant when paired with a classic white voluminous draped blouse. Patent leather kitten heels and a geometric black shoulder bag give the ensemble a clean, fashion-forward finish with ease.
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totem
signature cotton shirt
J.Crew
New Cameron pants in four season stretch
madewell
emily slingback pump
freya new york
mercer bag
Black pants are simple, but you can instantly elevate them by combining different materials. The draped style has an elegant flow, further accentuated by the trendy details like lace and ruffles that content creator Salome wears on the same top. Shiny patent loafers and sleek East-West handbags add a sophisticated touch to the look.
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theory
Neat waist straight pants
saint laurent
le loafers moccasins
Alaia
Le Teckel leather shoulder bag
Is there an unspoken rule that brown and black shouldn’t be worn together? That’s it. A casual interpretation of this combination is seen in this cozy look, which is simply paired with a dark brown turtleneck and wide-legged black trousers. Matching brown leather boots form the base of the look, while a lighter brown leather tote seamlessly ties the ensemble together with its slouchy shape and soft texture.
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mango
turtleneck knit sweater
tod’s
Medium T Timeless Leather Shopper Tote Bag
vince
harlan knee high boots
A neutral color palette is essential to imitate French style. Case in point: Pair a simple white T-shirt with a beige blazer and black pants. However, the real test begins with nodding to your own aesthetic and adding accessories to pull the look together. This look is based on shiny patent leather boots and equally shiny sunglasses for a sleek finish.
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skim
Sheer Modal Blend Long Sleeve Boat Neck Top
mango
satin straight-fit pants
idea
Sila patent calf leather booties
Texture can instantly transform your black pants, like the slim-fit leather style above. This version is further streamlined with western boots that elongate the legs with matching texture. For an edgy touch, pair it with similarly detailed accessories, like a fluffy faux fur coat or a studded satchel.
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lamarck
Isla faux fur belted coat
Mark Fisher Co., Ltd.
under knee high boots
Valentino Garavani
Chevron-pattern nappa leather Panthea shoulder bag
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