A year or two ago, I went on a wild goose chase looking for faux leather pants. I joked with a friend that by the time I found a pair I loved, the trend will be long gone! Thank goodness I finally had some success at Abercrombie & Fitch.
Growing up, I hated Abercrombie because the sizing was totally wonky, and I could never fit into my true size (which, as you can imagine, is not a great mindset for young girls). But after a new CEO took charge in 2017, things really began to turn around.
Now, the sizing is actually accurate, the brand is MUCH (much) more size-inclusive (4 length options, and a curve love fit), and the quality is very good. As someone who just turned 40, I can also say that many of their styles are tasteful and appropriate. In fact, one of my top 3 favorite pairs of jeans is by Abercrombie, so although they market to a younger crowd, they’re also great for a more grown-up crowd too.
And I can’t finish this intro without mentioning Abercrombie’s pants’ amazing price point. They’re typically right under $100 and almost always on sale, so if you needed another reason to try them, there you go.
All of this to say, I have finally had a little success on the faux leather pants hunt, and I’m hoping I can help you out if you’re also looking high and low for a cute pair yourself. In this post, I shared a few of the faux leather pants I have from Abercrombie and my thoughts on them. You can also watch the video below to see them in action or watch this reel.
This is my favorite pair of the four I ordered. The Mixed Fabric Ultra High Rise 90s Straight Jean is a blend of black denim and vegan leather, and the combination is super unique and also a bit more casual. Not only did these fit me the best, since the sizing is consistent with their denim (this style is also made in a traditional full denim), but they were also the most comfortable and flattering pair on me.
They’re a little edgier than I’d typically wear, but they’re fun and different from all the other leather pants out there. Since they’re half denim, half leather, they are easier to dress down with sneakers vs. needing to get a little dressed up to wear full faux-leather pants, which look best with heels. If you’re easing into this trend, this might be your favorite pair too!
Order your true size in this pair. I’m wearing a size 25S, and I’m 5’1″ for reference.
Out of all of the full vegan leather pants I tried, the Vegan Leather 90s Straight Pant was the best. The pair I bought a few years back had a criss-cross waistband, which is no longer available, but the same cut comes in a basic waistline. Straight leg pants look best with strappy heels, since the hem of the pants hits right on my foot. These are not cropped. Get your true size in this pair. They do have some stretch, which is nice.
Lastly, the Vegan Leather Ankle Straight Pant. This style is actually my gateway style into Abercrombie. I ordered the Anke Straight Jeans in a ton of washes because I fell in love, so I feel sure that the faux leather version is amazing, too, though I haven’t tried it. These have a more tapered fit to the leg and a hight waist. They will feel a bit like the 90’s straight linked above, but with a more fitted look.
Abercrombie is the place to go if you’re looking for vegan leather pants. They have a million styles, the price point is pretty good, and the sizing is close on most pairs. If you’re between sizes, size up. Read the reviews before placing your order since some run a little smaller than others.
Overall, I’m super pleased with Abercrombie’s inclusive sizing (their pants come in 4 lengths, which is AMAZING for a petite gal like me). I decided to keep the Mixed-Fabric Ultra High Rise 90’s Straight Jean since it was the most comfortable of all 4 pairs. I suppose they still aren’t true faux leather pants. But they’re close enough for me.
I hope you find a pair that you love too! Happy shopping!
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