Believe it or not, leather is not just for rough and tough bikers anymore. Leather has become a major player in the fashion game this season, and with the way things are going it will be MVP in the spring and fall 2013. Every major designer from Michael Kors to Jason Wu to Valentino has incorporated leather into their lines. Fashionistas all over the world are sporting this bad to the bone trend and are looking chic while doing it.
If you are a little nervous about looking like an extra from an episode of Sons of Anarchy don’t worry, you don’t have to leather up head to toe. There are a ton of great pieces out there that give you just a hint of leather to get your foot in the trend but not make it look like there is a Harley waiting for you outside.
Getting one or two leather staples in your wardrobe is a great start. A nice leather jacket or a vest paired with a soft flowy dress will instantly turn you into a badass chick. The raggedness of leather offsets the feminine look, giving your outfit the eye catching pop. Coats and tops with leather sleeves will also do the trick. For a more casual look, putting together a pair of leather trimmed riding pants with a relaxed T-shirt and a scarf will give you an instant mix of cool, sexy and comfy.
Celebrities and models left and right are looking rocker-chic in their leathers. Whether it’s faux or the real thing, leather is all over every runway and the message has been heard loud and clear…leather is in! It is time you got on board! And with options available for every shape and size it should be very easy to toughen up those closets.
