3 Ways to Wear the Leather Trend For Spring
3 Easy-but-Stylish Ways I'm Wearing the Leather Trend in 2020
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I can't talk leather without bringing up Ross Geller's infamous pants incident that resulted in "some sort of paste!!!" on Friends. Now that it's out of my system, I can tell you how utterly obsessed I am with the trend. Of course, leather jackets and pants are nothing new, but according to Spring and Summer's most wearable trends for 2020, the concept of leather dressing is more prominent than ever. I, in turn, am here to explain how you can wear this trend IRL, because even though I love a luxe leather (or faux-leather!) piece, I know how tricky it can be to pull off with ease.
I tend toward neutral colours, and find black and brown leather pieces to be most versatile and easy to wear. The perfect starting point for a stylish leather outfit! Despite the fact that I subscribe to a rather minimalist aesthetic, I find that leather pieces with clean lines and minimal embellishment are best regardless of your chosen silhouette, be it a buttery-soft leather dress, high-rise trouser, or oversize shirt. My third hot tip? Let a single leather piece be the focus of your outfit, then ground it with wardrobe basics like jeans, a plain turtleneck, or a simple black boot. Trust me, your look will stand out whether that's the aim or not. In fact, you'll likely emphasise the exquisiteness of a leather item by streamlining the rest of your outfit.
Without further ado, ahead, keep reading for three ways I'm wearing the leather trend now and into Spring. Then, shop all of my outfits head to toe — I've managed to source most of my exact pieces and similar styles with affordable alternatives in the mix, too.
Ways to Wear Leather: A Dress
A leather dress can seem daunting, but once you try one on, I promise you'll be hooked. This shirtdress silhouette is perfectly polished for the office or a nice dinner — a classic that's instantly made modern by way of the vegan leather fabric.
Ways to Wear Leather: A Dress
When styling this leather dress, I took the neutral route by teaming black and brown together (I know what you're thinking and yes, this is "allowed") with a pop of ivory. Since this length hits me just below the knee, a tall boot felt right nestled just under my hemline.
Ways to Wear Leather: A Dress
Tibi Faux-Leather Belted Shirtdress
Zara Faux Leather Shirt Dress
Wilfred Free Only Turtleneck
Schutz Abbey Boot
Mango Croc-Effect Boots
Miista Inga Black Nappa Leather Boots
Marc By Marc Jacobs Large Envelope Clutch
Pouch Dumpling Crossbody Bag Cloud Handbag
Baublebar Hera Link Necklace
Missoma x Lucy Williams Gold Waffle Ring
Missoma x Lucy Williams Gold Ridge Ring
Aurate Infinity Ring
Ways to Wear Leather: Pants
As I said, I instantly feel Ross Gellar's distress when thinking about leather pants, but these buttery-soft trousers are so far from maddening. With a high-waist and self-tie belt, I tucked in a slim-fitting cardigan (styled as a top!) which created a very flattering and elongating line for my 5'4" frame.
Ways to Wear Leather: Pants
Ways to Wear Leather: Pants
For a playful pop, I choose a sky blue bag — a big colour trend for 2020! — and finished my look with pearl earrings, black sunnies, and delicate gold jewellery.
Wilfred Pearl Deep V-Neck Cardigan
Sea Lidia High-Rise Leather Trousers
Glamorous Wide Leg Pants in Soft Faux Leather
Aska Calvin Mules
Dolce Vita Roya Mules
If I Fell Le Squarette Bag
Old Navy Faux-Leather Half-Moon Crossbody Bag
Sofia Zakia Diamond Girl With A Pearl Earring
Mejuri Organic Pearl Drop Earrings
Zoe Lev 14k Gold Initial Bracelet
Tiny Letter Bracelet
Celine Square Acetate Sunglasses
Carolina Lemke Plenty Sunglasses
Ways to Wear Leather: A Shirt
As you can see, I'm very much here for a layered turtleneck moment, choosing a slim-fitting white style as the base to my oversize leather shirt (this one is also vegan leather!).
