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Around the office, we've noticed a trend: Black leather pants paired with an oversize sweater and great shoe is the outfit of choice. Whether it's a sporty, preppy, or more fashion-forward girl wearing it, the basic tenet is this: swapping out casual black denim in favor of black leather will elevate a look. With that in mind, we're serving up six different takes on the Big Sweater/Leather Pants Uniform, inspired by the many iterations we've seen lately. Cobbled together from separates in a muted palette, there's a common thread running through each outfit.
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Business Casual
Uniqlo Oxford Long Sleeve Shirt, $20; uniqlo.com
Theory Winxie G Cardigan, $166; theory.com
The Row Delors Skinny Trousers, $2,148; farfetch.com
Coach Teddie Pump, $248; coach.com
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Fashionista
H&M Long-Sleeved Jersey Top, $13; hm.com
Ryan Roche Open-Knit Cashmere Cardigan, $720; net-a-porter.com
Isabel Marant Black Leather Henley Trousers, $943; montaignemarket.com
Aquazzura Sandals, $648; shoescribe.com
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Preppy
L.L. Bean Heritage Sweater, $139; llbean.com
H&M Slim-Fit Pants, $15; hm.com
Tod's Gommino Driving Shoes in Leather, $565; tods.com
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Model Off Duty
Topshop Premium Cotton Roll Neck Jumper, $95; topshop.com
Elizabeth and James Robby Patched Rabbit/Coyote Fur Vest, $865; intermixonline.com
Frame Denim Le Skinny Stretch-Leather Pants, $950; net-a-porter.com
Tory Burch Sullivan Bootie, $315; toryburch.com
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Comfortably Chic
Halston Heritage Double-Faced Wool Poncho, $645; net-a-porter.com
Vince Ankle Zip Leather Leggings, $1,250; shop.harpersbazaar.com
Laurence Dacade Distressed Leather Half Boots, $985; stylebop.com
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Sporty (Fine we'll say it... Athleisure)
J.Crew Collection Cashmere Zip-Front Hoodie, $238; jcrew.com
Faith Connexion Leather Panel Sweatpant, $169; intermixonline.com
Tretorn Nylite Canvas Tennis Sneakers, $75; net-a-porter.com
Ruthie Friedlander is the founder of At Large Agency, a content strategy agency based in New York City. She is also the co-founder of The Chain, an eating disorder support system. She is the former site director of InStyle.com. Prior, she was the deputy editor of ELLE.com. Before that, she worked at Chanel, where she was responsible for growing online editor relationships and strategizing social media. She graduated from NYU’s Gallatin School with a concentration in computer science and media studies. In her free time, she likes to do crossword puzzles, dress up, and drink copious amounts of coffee.
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