What to wear with black pants?

Wondering how to style black pants? What shoes or jacket should you wear with them? What colors should you pair them with?

You're in the right place.

As a fashion enthusiast, I view black pants as a wardrobe essential that you must have in your closet, so you’re never short of outfit ideas.

However, there are many styles and fabrics, and to make them look good, it's important to know a few tips. That's why I've put together this guide, which summarises everything you need to know about this topic.

No matter your style, black pants are a perfect choice for a comfortable and easy-to-wear outfit in your daily life. Create a contrast by pairing it with white, or go for a tonal look with an all-black ensemble! Black pants can also be teamed with a single vibrant colour, such as red, mustard yellow, or petrol blue. To figure out what to wear with your black pants, don’t hesitate to consider their style and choose clothes and accessories that complement them. For example, with loose black pants, bohemian-chic clothing works really well!

Want to know more? Keep reading to find out:

• Tips on how to choose a black pair of pants that flatters you,
• What shades to pair with black pants, depending on your taste and style,
• What to wear with a black jean, flowy pants, or even leather pants,
• How to accessorise your outfit to showcase your style (shoes, bags…),
• And plenty of inspiring outfit examples!

How to Choose the Right Black Pants?

Easy to match and versatile, black trousers can be a true ally when it comes to putting together elegant and comfortable outfits for everyday life. In the following lines, I’ll share some tips on how to choose a pair of black trousers that flatter you and that you can wear repeatedly.

A wardrobe staple that fits right in

There are many types of black pants: jeans, loose-fitting, capris... If you're unsure, there's a simple trick to ensure you make the right choice. When buying your black pants, visualise your wardrobe and create at least three different outfits to go with it. Since it's a wardrobe staple, it should fit your style, not the other way around. For example, if you frequently wear blouses, stylish tops, or suits, it would be wiser to choose a classic, fluid pant with a straight cut and a front crease that aligns with your style.

Choose Your Size Wisely

Choosing the right size is crucial if you want to wear your pants multiple times. If you're shopping in-store, don’t hesitate to try on your pants. For online purchases, make sure to take your measurements beforehand to avoid ordering the wrong size. Select pants that aren’t too tight, allowing you to move comfortably. To encourage you to wear them regularly, these pants need to be comfortable and provide you with freedom of movement.

👉 Do you have slightly wider hips and worry that your pants keep slipping down? In that case, go for high-waisted styles, where you can add a belt. This way, you won't spend your days tugging at them!

Do all colours really go with black?

People often say that black is an easy and flattering colour to wear because it pairs well with many shades. Let’s explore this in detail in the following paragraphs to find out what are the easiest colours to pair with it.

The White

The combination of black and white creates a very chic look, making it especially suitable for adding a high-fashion vibe to your outfit. Wearing a white top with black pants brightens up your face while showcasing your trousers beautifully.

This combination of colours is especially worn in winter, and goes well with warm clothing.

👉 Similar to white, grey highlights black. However, it's more nuanced and adds a touch more subtlety to your outfit. While a black and white outfit can stand on its own, I recommend that if you want to wear grey with your black trousers, you should introduce a third colour in small accents. This could be white, but you could also go for a bolder colour, like fuchsia pink, or even mustard yellow.

The Black

The famous all-black outfit is a timeless classic! However, it's not as easy to pull off as it seems. The key lies in the art of mixing different fabrics. With a pair of opaque black pants, you can pair materials like tulle, leather, wool, and lace… to add depth to your look.

Don't hesitate to mix loose and fitted clothing to add some flair to your outfit. A successful look will have a rock 'n' roll and grunge vibe that will enhance your silhouette while expressing your dynamic personality.

Brown and Beige

These shades add a lot of authenticity to an outfit: they help to create depth while still looking very natural. Moreover, they are ideal for creating coordination and balancing your look: for instance, it's quite easy to pair a pair of natural leather shoes, a bag made from the same material, and a beige vest.

Additionally, these colors really suit blonde to chestnut women: they complement your hair color beautifully and give the impression that your clothes have been thoughtfully chosen to enhance your complexion.

Bright Colours

In fashion, black is often paired with a bright colour to create contrast. This can be fuchsia pink, apple green, petrol blue, bright yellow, or red.

Typically, it's just one colour, which helps in creating a unique two-tone look. White can be added, depending on the shade.

With black trousers, you can easily pair it with a top and a pair of red shoes to achieve a stylish yet vibrant look!

Purple and Yellow

The combination of black, purple, and mustard yellow is well-known: these three colours blend seamlessly to create the perfect style for autumn and winter. Black and purple add sophistication to your outfit, while touches of mustard yellow brighten it up.

👉 These tones pair well with natural leather. Don’t hesitate to wear them with a nice pair of camel boots!

Metallic Shades

These vibrant colors are perfect for completing your outfit: they can be incorporated in small details:

• on shoes,
• on a bag,
• thanks to a piece of jewellery,
• with the buckle of a belt…

The golden and silver tones will effortlessly bring elegance to your winter outfit, allowing you to express your style with ease.

And what about pastel shades?

Light green, pale yellow, light blue… Pastel shades are often worn in summer and fit the romantic chic trend. Wearing them with black trousers might create a too stark contrast and result in a rather dull look. If you love pastel tones, I recommend pairing them with grey or white instead.

👉 The pale pink is a bit of an exception: it pairs nicely with black, especially if your outfit also includes some grey! You'll achieve a soft and fairly feminine look.

What to Wear with Black Jeans?

Among all black pants, jeans are probably the easiest to pair! Depending on what you wear with them, you can achieve a more or less casual look.

To brighten up your face, feel free to wear a stylish white blouse. A checked top or a striped tee would be perfect to add some character to your outfit while keeping it classic.

With a black perfecto jacket, you'll achieve a rock-inspired look that showcases your rebellious side!

When it comes to shoes, you can wear sneakers, derbies, or even boots! A nice pair of heels can dress up your jeans if you need your outfit to be a bit more formal.

How to Match Black Leather Pants?

It's a trendy and sexy fashion piece that, when styled well, can look very glamorous. To break away from the typical biker outfit, avoid pairing it with other leather garments. Instead, feel free to team it up with soft materials that create a nice contrast: a wool jacket, a cashmere sweater...

With a pair of black leather or faux leather pants, wear stylish heels. In summer, you can opt for ankle-high sandals. If it's cooler, it's the perfect time to bring out a nice pair of ankle boots!

👉 This type of pants pairs especially well with tonal outfits: feel free to wear it with shades of grey and white!

What to wear with black flowy pants?

Do you love clothes that are both loose-fitting and comfortable, yet stylish? If so, I recommend going for a flowy black pants. This type of clothing is usually high-waisted and tends to flatter women of average to tall height. When well-tailored, it would enhance your curves if you have any.

👉 You can wear it with bohemian-style clothing, which is also loose and flattering. If you're on the lookout for shopping ideas in this trend, or inspiration on how to pair it with your black pants, check out our online shop now! You'll find unique tops to help you create a one-of-a-kind style!

Tunic and blouse

How to Style High-Waisted Black Carrot Pants?

These flowy pants, tapered at the ankles and slightly looser at the thighs, suit most body shapes, but especially flatter petite women. They can be paired with either heels or flats, depending on the look you want to achieve.

For the top, you can go for a chic blouse or even a simple sweater (that you can tuck in a bit). Play around with patterns and fabrics to personalise your outfit and give it a unique touch!

What to Wear with Black Leggings?

Sometimes seen as a fashion faux pas, black leggings can actually help create great outfits, as long as they are opaque and of good quality. In this case, they resemble pants: there are even what we call “treggings”, a blend of “trouser” and “legging”.

To elevate their style, pair them with a nice long tunic or a denim jacket or shirt, which will give your outfit a bohemian vibe.

Don't forget the accessories to personalise your outfit!

To complete your outfit with a pair of black pants and add some personality, there's nothing like accessorising with one or more unique items that let you express who you are! This could be a scarf, a bag, some jewellery, sunglasses, a brooch, or even a hat!

👉 Want to make your black and white outfit stand out? Then, go for a simple bright accessory that adds some flair to your look and sets you apart from the crowd!

I hope this article has given you lots of tips on how to wear black pants every day as well as some inspiration to create a style that reflects who you are!

If you're looking for more style tips on how to pair the colour black in your outfits, feel free to check out this other blog post, which is all about wearing a black dress!