<p>The printed coat is interesting the fabric reminds of fabric which was called something like kappi kitenge in Tanzania. It was the fabric that was used to clean the presses and had dozens of patterns printed on top of each other. I’ve got a dress I love that’s a dark brown, but if I look closely at it, I can see all the other kitenge fabrics that were available that year.</p>
<p>I wanted a leather mini for a while & I have a leather jacket I love but the armholes are kinda big for it to look current.
But this jacket is on sale!
[Snuggly</a> Shearling Jacket BE009 Jackets at Boden](<a href=“http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Coats-Jackets/Jackets/BE009-LBR/Womens-Sand-Snuggly-Shearling-Jacket.html?NavGroupID=2]Snuggly”>http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Coats-Jackets/Jackets/BE009-LBR/Womens-Sand-Snuggly-Shearling-Jacket.html?NavGroupID=2)</p>
<p>The leather pants reminds me of the first time I met the mom of one of D’s friends ( in grade school) her school was doing an incity camping overnight at a local park.
The parents were decked out in their REI best, hiking shoes, fleece & flannel. Standard Seattle.
In walks this new mom who not only had long expertly lightened hair, but cream colored leather pants, fur vest & coordinating boots that had never seen a trail.
I think I thought she must be a transplant from L.A., cause it didn’t seem like a very practical outfit!
I found out later she was very down to earth & she had grown up here- she just had an H who liked her to * look* a certain way.</p>
<p>Gourmetmom - glad to hear you have that coat in the orange/red. The cream is gorgeous, but all it would take is one brush with intractable grease and YIKES!</p>
<p>Leather pants. I have been thinking about this topic more than I should. Great distraction from other, more serious topics such as did dad take two days worth of meds? But I digress. </p>
<p>I think to pull off leather pants over 45, it is crucial to not only be slim, but to have slim hips and a small butt. A more boyish type figure. Otherwise, even if you are slim, I still think the leather looks provocative. Now, keep in mind I live in the heart of PA, where the German stock is linked to Mennonites and Amish. This is not Washington state. </p>
<p>Anyway - I think it is good to check with a male about how you look in leather. If the response has ANY sexual notes, maybe it is best to save those slacks for an intimate dinner with your spouse at a very chic restaurant. ;</p>
<p>There is a reason why so many rocker chics wear leather.</p>
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<p>Yup. Sixty-something friend has no hips, slim, long legs. Also, the leather pants aren’t tight. I want to say they are like cigarette pants? Stop around the ankle, close fitting but not leggings. She wears them in a chocolate brown with a winter white alpaca jacket, cashmere turtleneck underneath – in a brown if memory serves. It’s all understated and truly sexy in a sixty sort of way. Think Hellen Mirren.</p>
<p>This friend is my role model . . .</p>
<p>Leather pants story- A few jobs ago I had a good, but conservative boss who was the company’s General Counsel. As business casual was coming into vogue, it could be a little hard to know the “rules”. He used to say “Dress like your boss!” Well, one day HIS boss, our CEO, came to work (casual Friday) in LEATHER PANTS (a male). Now the CEO was an extremely slim competitive runner, and British, but he was in his early 60s and it was NOT a good look- especially for the workplace. I rushed into my boss’s office and said “Remember how you said to dress like your boss? Well, Mr. CEO is wearing leather pants! Shall we order you some?” It was hilarious. We also never saw the leather pants again.</p>
<p>I would wear them- limited use item. Agree that they need to be toned down with classy items. I haven’t wanted to spend the money.</p>
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<p>Now THAT is a great story.</p>
<p>Jim Morrison is the only male on the planet who looked good in leather pants.</p>
<p>I found a Jim Morrison leather pants story.
[How</a> Jim Morrison got his leather pants Jonalysis](<a href=“http://jonalysis.■■■■■■■■■■■■■/2009/03/29/how-jim-morrison-got-his-leather-pants/]How”>http://jonalysis.■■■■■■■■■■■■■/2009/03/29/how-jim-morrison-got-his-leather-pants/)
And a little story about why Neil Gaiman wears a leather jacket instead of a hat.
<a href=“Neil Gaiman | Cool Stuff | Essays | Essays By Neil | Terry Pratchett: An Appreciation[ | url]”>Neil Gaiman | Cool Stuff | Essays | Essays By Neil | Terry Pratchett: An Appreciation;
<p>This * is *a fun distraction.</p>
<p>You are so right, Sewhappy!</p>
<p>And when I think of leather pants on a woman I think of Patti Scialfa. Do you think she ever says to Bruce, “Do these pants make my butt look big?”</p>
<p>Mathmom, that’s interesting.</p>
<p>And leather pants? I will never think of them the same way again.</p>
<p>You have my approval to buy that leather shirt, Alumother. I have two such shirts - one in a very thin and supple smooth black leather with tiny perforations all over. It is a classic point collar shirt with French cuffs. The other is a bit heavier, but also in smooth black leather with a small scale suede leopard print peeking out on the reverse side of the cuff (barely noticeable). It is shaped with contrast stitched seaming. I’ve had them for years and I wear each one at least once during the winter usually with wool pants and a cami underneath. A timeless item that you’ll have forever.</p>
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<p>I recall my mother telling me that London Fog was a very good brand back when she was young. Unfortunately, now the quality is poor and if you check the comments on that particular coat, the fit is not good. The Michael Kors trench displayed to the right on the same page is much more attractive.</p>
<p>Ahhh… Leather pants, such a controvesial subject. I knew it would get this thread going. 
Loved everyone’s stories, especially MOfWC’s.</p>
<p>The pants I’m “dreaming about” is exactly what sewhappy’s friend wears - slim trouser style. Last year the sores had a decent selection of wider leg trouser or jean-like leather and suede pants (RL has a few stunning styles, on sale!), and this fall all I could find are shiny, skinny leggings - the style that is definitely out of question for anyone over 30, even if they still perform in a rock band. 
I will give local consignment shops a try - maybe some fashionistas are already trying to unload last year’s trends.</p>
<p>If anyone is looking for a festive, exotic leather shirt for the upcoming holiday season, here is one:</p>
<p>[Thakoon</a> Metallic python jacket - 65% Off Now at THE OUTNET](<a href=“http://www.theoutnet.com/product/252736]Thakoon”>http://www.theoutnet.com/product/252736)</p>
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<p>I didn’t want to say anything before but rocker chick is exactly what comes to mind when I think of leather pants. 
I think with the right body, the right cut, the right rest of the outfit it could look good but, for me, there’s too many ‘wrongs’ that could occur. I wouldn’t want to take the chance. A leather skirt (not uber short) or top would be more my speed.</p>
<p>Though I did hear something recently that resonated with me : If you are worried that something is too young, short, sexy, low cut, heels too high, etc. then it probably is. When something looks great on you, you know it and don’t need to ask. Am thinking that might be a good philosophy for me to adopt. I’ve spend countless hours looking at or trying on clothes and worrying they somehow don’t look right or project the image I want and when I do succumb and buy those items, I usually don’t wear them much because I know deep down they’re not quite right for me.</p>
<p>I had a wonderful pair of leather pants several years ago. Let’s see, I was 51 when I wore them to my college reunion. Wore them with a sweater and blazer to the football game. They were trouser cut, chocolate brown and felt like buttah. They were the most comfortable pants I have ever worn. They were actually very professional looking because of the cut and the quality of the leather. Many people associate leather with “tight” but they aren’t necessarily any tighter than any other material if they fit properly.</p>
<p>Maybe the key is to go for the warm chocolate brown leather pant vs the black? The black is really a big statement somehow whereas the brown is warm and luxe.</p>
<p>Bunsen, would you wear leather boots with the leather skirt? I need more details.</p>
<p>I posted this a page back and it got lost in the throes of our riffs on leather pants but I really want some feedback on it. I’m hugely smitten by it. The Sundance website has a gazillion rave reviews on this coat.</p>
<p>[WEATHERED</a> LEATHER PEACOAT - Coats - Outerwear - Women | Robert Redford’s Sundance Catalog](<a href=“WEATHERED LEATHER PEACOAT | Sundance Catalog”>WEATHERED LEATHER PEACOAT | Sundance Catalog)</p>
<p>A question about leather pants and skirts: Do they stretch/bag out in the rear and the knees?</p>
<p>My leather pants stretched very little. They were fully lined and made in France - Rizal, I believe. They were expensive. I wouldn’t trust a cheaper pair to not stretch out.</p>
<p>I haven’t checked in on this thread in such a long time but I’ve lost a few pounds and clothes are fitting better so I thought I would see what the conversation is about and …leather pants!!! Lol.</p>
<p>If I put on leather pants, I would look like Squiggy from Laverne and Shirley!</p>
<p>Sewhappy - LOVE that leather coat. Very timeless looking.</p>
<p>I do agree that brown leather might be the ticket to a classier look in pants, particularly if it’s exceptionally nice leather.</p>
<p>OTOH, if Sharon Stone can get away with black leather pants at 50…</p>
<p>[What’s</a> Sexy Now: 14 Hot Women Over 50 | Black Leather Pants: Sharon Stone | Style Goes Strong](<a href=“http://style.lifegoesstrong.com/black-leather-pants-sharon-stone]What’s”>http://style.lifegoesstrong.com/black-leather-pants-sharon-stone)</p>
<p>sewhappy - I saw that yesterday when I looked at the catalog. I love peacoats, this one I love even more than usual. Just makes me want to buy all KINDS of great scarves to go with. Oh, wait, I live in California. Never mind.</p>