Diary of The Housewife in Pearls...: Leather Lust

Leather clothing has made a huge comeback in the past few seasons, and it's not just for bikers any more. Leather jackets and even leather skirts have become a permanent addition to our regular closet rotation.

The trick to doing leather right is to keep the silhouette simple and the colors neutral. Keep these guidelines in mind when incorporating leather into your own look.

Faux Leather Jacket ($47.80)
Forever21.com

Faux Leather Jacket ($39.80)
Forever21.com

Since leather is an expensive garment, try investing in one key piece like a cropped otorcycle jacket or a leather skirt that can carry you from season to season and year to year. If the price is still too much for your budget, there are some great faux options out there. Retailers like Forever 21 and Target have really stepped up the look of their faux leather pieces, so much so that most people can't tell the difference between real and fake when looking at them. When buying faux leather, stay away from anything with a lot of sheen to it. It screams fake and can also can look tacky.

If you still must have the real thing but don't want to shell out loads of cash, there are second hand stores such as "The Hanger" that sells Women's second hand Designer Clothing. Check out TheHangerBoutique.org for locations. You will know you are getting a great quality piece even if it is 20 years old! Keep in mind also that now is a great time to shop for leather since the weather is still on the warmer side and people haven't gotten the itch to buy warmer clothes yet. You'll have a much better selection now versus several months from now.
Leather jackets lead the way: bomber jackets, cropped shapes, aviator jackets and vests. Also look for leather shirts, leather leggings and leather dresses. Leather says luxe or bad ass; just choose your weapon...

Bisous et calin! (Hugs and kisses)
Nikki

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