The Best Faux-Leather Pants To Wear Into Fall

Faux-leather pants are a timeless staple that work especially well for mid-season weather. They are warm enough to keep you cozy, but can be paired with t-shirts and sandals for sunnier days. Their versatility is another reason they keep trending year after year. A single pair of basic faux-leather slacks, breeches or leggings can be styled in a myriad of different ways.

You can effortlessly take them from daytime into evening. Throw on a black cashmere turtleneck or a crisp white shirt and heels — or even sneakers, depending on the occasion — and you'll look instantly chic. The different textures will give the outfit an extra interesting touch.

If you're looking for a discreet bottom piece that won't clash against patterns like stripes, animal print, or tartan, then dark faux-leather pants are an easy choice. They also go beautifully with fabrics such as tweed, flannel, or denim.

While leather is always a luxurious investment, the imitation versions have their own list of pros that go beyond being eco-friendly. Not only are they affordable, but faux-leather tends to be more flexible and fits in a flattering way from day one.

The option range this fall is much wider than the go-to synthetic leather leggings, or the tailored high-waisted, slim, or straight cropped slacks we know and love. The success of raging retro trends brings a variety of styles that can be added to one's closet according to personal taste, individual style, and body type.

From flared, to wide-legged looks, to boot-cut designs that fit like your favorite jeans, we have selected the best faux-leather pants across different styles and price points to update your wardrobe this season.

Designed by none other than the brand that made shapewear sexy again, these faux-leather leggings by Spanx were crafted to flatter and hold the figure in the right places. The high-waisted look also delivers that craved leggy, streamlined effect. Very popular in the fashion press, the reputation of these trendy leggings is well deserved, according to hundreds of customer reviews. One buyer said, "This is a must have! ... The leggings suck you in, make your butt look amazing, and are very slimming."

Purchase Spanx sculpting faux-leather leggings at ASOS for $102.

Flare, wide, straight-legged, and bell-bottom pants are officially back in a myriad of different designs. If you are looking to make a bold fashion statement, you can take the trend to the next level with a culotte, faux-leather rendition. For maximum effect, you can add a fitted top paired with your favorite chunky boots of the season. The seamless hems on this pair by Zara will complete your look flawless fall look.

Purchase ZW The Marine faux-leather trousers at Zara for $38.

If your goal is a pair of faux-leather pants that you will wear forever, then classic, cigarette-style slacks – such as these from Isabel Marant — are a winner. Suitable for professional and social dress codes, skinny pants are slim enough to make countless sleek outfits and they go with every footwear in the book. They have the refined touch of tailored trousers, making you think Audrey Hepburn with an edge. 

Purchase Isabel Marant Étoile skinny faux-leather trousers at Farfetch for $525.

One of the most striking aspects of the Y2K trend that is raging right now is the return of the low-waist and flared pants. These Topshop faux-leather pants combine the two features from pure early 2000s fashion, in a nod to stylish flicks of that era like "Coyote Ugly" and "Charlie's Angels." Low-rise enough to look sexy and nostalgic, while being wearable and flattering, they are the perfect upgraded retro pair.

Purchase Topshop faux-leather low-rise flare trousers at ASOS for $71.

By default, long flared pants often slim and balance the figure, while making anyone longer, leaner, and enhancing curves. If the slacks come in a high-waisted design, this elongating effect is intensified tenfold. These hourglass, flared pants from ASOS have all of those pros in a grown-up, chic way to wear leathery flares. "I love them, the quality is great," said one customer reviewer. Another buyer wrote, "It fits lovely. Perfect length for me as I'm quite tall."

Purchase ASOS Design hourglass flare faux-leather pants at ASOS for $49.

If you love paperbag pants, this faux-leather version from Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini is a luxurious investment to consider. Designed to offer an envious silhouette, cinching the waist with the self-belted high-rise fit, here is a pair of slacks that will keep you looking effortlessly polished at all times. These black imitation leather fabric pants accentuate curves, finishing off the flattering leg with turned-up cuffs.

Purchase Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini high-rise tapered pants at Mytheresa for $277.

High-waisted and ultra-cropped, these mini flare pants from Zara are sure to add a cool vibe to any fall wardrobe. A simple and easy-to-wear statement piece to take you across seasons, these pants go with just about anything. You can team these slacks with a streamlined shirt, or sleek blouse to dress them up. Depending on the look you're going for, you can match this pair with elegant flats, loafers, or chic clogs.

Purchase faux-leather mini flare trousers from Zara for $30.

A customer favorite among Shein's vast selection of faux-leather pants, these loose-fitting, minimalistic, slouchy pants are praised for their soft, thin, leather-like feel. Fan reviewers swear that these pants are "very soft, a lot like real leather," and look "classy." Wear them with your athleisure staples for everyday casual; for a sophisticated twist you can add a chic tunic and designer flats in pure nonchalant rich girl fashion.

Purchase Dazy drawstring straight-leg pants at Shein for $18.