15 Leather Shorts Outfits You Can Wear All Year

Not every fashion trend has to be the most practical. Over the years, we've wobbled down streets in dangerously high stilettos and have kept dresses in place with double-stick tape and safety pins — all in the name of looking (and feeling) cute and trendy. So, when we tell you that leather shorts have returned in a big way, just know that we know that the idea of leather and shorts together seems counterintuitive. However, there are plenty of reasons to love this look anyway. As it turns out, some of our favorite celebrities and style icons are already big fans of leather shorts. They've done the hard work for us, putting together eye-catching leather shorts outfits and showing us exactly why it's worth investing in a pair ASAP. 

Ahead, we've rounded up 15 of our favorite leather shorts outfits, complete with celeb-inspired styling tips.

With a Matching Leather Raincoat

Part of us will always associate this questionable trend with the early 2010s when we first started pairing leather shorts with ankle boots and fishnet tights. However, leather shorts outfits popped up on more than one runway, from Salvatore Ferragamo (pictured) to Valentino, thus convincing us they've returned in a big way.

Over a Pair of Knee-High Boots

If short shorts aren't your jam, that's totally fine. You can rock Bermuda-length leather shorts and style them with a bra top and over-the-knee boots.

With a Leather Trench Coat

Megan Thee Stallion proved that leather shorts can be both sleek and sexy, wearing a micro pair with a matching black leather trench coat.

With a Tailored Blazer

For the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival, Lucy Hale went all-black, wearing her leather shorts with a statement-shoulder black blazer, button-up top, and strappy heels. It immediately made them seem more elevated.

With Your Favorite Strappy Heels

For example, throw them on with your favorite sweater (or long-sleeved polo shirt!), just like Storm Reid did at Jimmy Kimmel Live! Her monochromatic shade pairing was *chef's kiss*.

With an Oversized Sweatshirt and Thigh-High Boots

Irina Shayk even showed us that over-the-knee boots are an attention-grabbing option, especially when paired with your coziest oversized sweatshirt.

With a Striped Button-Up and Leather Booties

Leather shorts outfits can even be styled with a work-appropriate, structured button-down, similar to the blue option Olivia Culpo wore with her beige pair of shorts. She topped off the look with white mid-calf booties.

Simply Break Out a Solid Tank

If it's a bit warmer, tucking in a tank top will work wonders. Tuck it in, add accessories, and your leather shorts outfit is pretty much ready to go.

With an Oversized Graphic Tee and Sneakers

When styled with white sneakers and a graphic tee, your leather shorts outfit will come across as cool and casual.

With a Bold Fringe Top

If your shorts are in a neutral shade of brown, then style with a bold-colored top with a bit of fringe.

With a Flouncy Statement Top

You can add some dimension to your leather shorts outfit with a flouncy babydoll-style top. Extra points if you have puff sleeves.

With a Sheer Top and Exposed Bra

A sheer top with sparkly hints or puff sleeves will make leather shorts the perfect choice when heading out with friends.

With a Cropped Cardigan

On chillier days, a cardigan or oversized sweater will make for a super cozy and cute leather shorts outfit. Extra bonus if you have a bold colored handbag and matching pumps.

With Patterned Tights and Chunky Boots

If you need something a tad warmer between seasons, throw in a pair of tights. The key is to go with something sheer or a fun pattern, like Chiara Ferragni's checkered pair.

With Snakeskin Over-the-Knee Boots

A perfect street-style-approved look can include leather shorts with textured snakeskin boots. A kitten heel is just fine.

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