A plain white tee, high-waisted leather flares and black boots: the easiest way to make a basic look evening-ready. Some of the most copied outfits of the season are also the simplest. Inès de Ramón, the jewelry executive who has become one of fashion’s favorite off-duty dressers, proved it again in Paris with a look built on just a few pieces.
The key was not the top. It was the trouser.
The Look in Paris
On October 12, de Ramón, 33, stepped out in Paris after a James Blake concert at Le Grand Rex, according to photo agency credits cited by Celebitchy. She wore a simple white T-shirt with high-waisted black leather pants in a figure-hugging, flared silhouette, HELLO! reports, finishing with an ivory fur jacket, skinny sunglasses and black boots.
Without the leather trousers, it would have been a casual outfit. With them, it looked ready for dinner, a concert or a night out.
Why the Leather Flare Is Replacing Jeans
A white tee with jeans is the ultimate uniform, but it can feel flat by evening. Swapping denim for leather keeps the ease of the formula while adding instant polish. Leather has a natural sheen, a heavier drape and a slightly rock edge, so even the plainest top looks intentional next to it.
Black leather also works across seasons and occasions. In fall, it adds warmth and texture, and it pairs with knits, coats and boots as easily as with a simple tee.
How the Flare Balances the Silhouette
The cut matters as much as the material. A trouser that is slim through the hip and thigh and flares from the knee creates a long, elegant line. The fitted top half keeps the shape streamlined, while the flare balances the hips and makes the legs look longer, especially when the hem covers most of the shoe.
A high waist, as de Ramón chose, adds even more length and makes a simple tucked-in tee look sharper.
The Shoes and Bags That Finish It
Heeled boots are the most flattering choice, since the flare falls over them and lengthens the leg. Pointed ankle boots or block-heel boots both work. For a softer look, try a pointed pump or slingback that peeks out from the hem.
For bags, keep it compact and structured: a small shoulder bag or a clutch in black, burgundy or chocolate. A statement jacket, like de Ramón’s ivory fur, turns the look into an evening outfit in seconds.
How to Find the Trouser at Every Budget
Faux leather flares are widely available at accessible price points from high-street retailers, and they are a smart way to try the shape. Look for a matte finish and a fabric with some stretch so they move well.
In the mid-range, contemporary brands offer real or vegan leather flares with better construction and lining. For an investment piece, choose genuine lambskin from a designer label, which softens with wear and lasts for years.
Whatever the budget, check three things: a high rise that sits comfortably, a fitted hip without pulling, and a hem long enough to graze the floor in your favorite heels.
Forget jeans, at least for evenings. Inès de Ramón shows that one trouser can turn a plain white tee into the chicest look of fall.