If you buy one thing this season, make it a leather. It’s the ultimate staple piece. Whether you flaunt it as a skirt, shorts, dress or handbag, just make sure you have it. Long gone are the days were the word ‘leather’ was only heard next to ‘jacket’; Mulberry and DVF have opened up the world’s eyes to dramatic midi dresses and floor-length coats. Every design is simple and elegant, so it’s goodbye dominatrix; hello trendsetter.
Allow the Gothic texture to be the striking element of your look or if you’re less keen about leather, wear it to subtly add edge to an outfit. Rock a leather dress with rebellious style or stick to a pair of PU shorts and style them with a candy-coloured jumper. Wearing pastels with leather will see you knock out two trends in one. Look at you go!
Leather pencil skirt: £95 – Topshop OR Faux leather skirt: £34 – Topshop
Mohair long-sleeved cropped jumper in baby pink OR baby blue: £19.99 – Missguided
Gold bangle pack: £15 – River Island
Black Nubuck ankle boots: £85 – Office
Gold layered rope necklace: £12 – Accessorize
It’s all about panels. So many dresses and skirts simply have a leather panel down the centre. Knitwear is given a makeover, as cardigans and jackets are seen with leather-only sleeves. This is another excellent way to play it a little safer with leather. Alternatively, you could pair waxed skinny jeans with leather ankle boots.
Hope you enjoy x
mymode101 