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August 7, 2012

Twenty-Four Leather Pieces That Will Take You Into Fall

By Diana Tsui

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Rock-and-roll-inspired leather shorts paired with a slinky tank top is a perennial model-off-duty street-style staple, even in the hottest months of the year. But summer leather shouldn’t just be limited to shorts. On a warm morning last week, I noticed a girl heading toward the subway in Williamsburg clad in a cream sleeveless blouse, an oxblood leather pencil skirt, and high-heel sandals. It was a simple but inspired outfit that looked cool but also polished enough for a day in the office. While leather might seem unappealing in August temperatures, on some cooler days, adding shorts or a top into the mix is a welcome reprieve from lightweight summer clothes. Take a cue from my inspiration girl and style a leather skirt like Zara’s quilted version with a simple silk or cotton top, or embrace a curve-hugging dress like A.L.C.’s two-tone sheath. And come fall, just add tights and a cardigan to maximize wear. Click to see all 24 options that can be worn now and into next season.

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Forever 21 leather shortalls $24.80 at Forever 21
Topshop sleeveless biker jacket $84 at Topshop
CÖ Vegan Leather Peplum Tank $89 at Urban Outfitters
tibi leather cap sleeve top $495 at tibi
Diane von Furstenberg Yvanna top $485 at Shopbop
Maje Suzanne metallic leather T-shirt $485 at Net-a-Porter
Winter Kate laser cut leather top $345 at Shopbop
Givenchy black leather T-shirt $1,330 at SSENSE
J. Brand Lola leather shorts $394 at Barneys
Theyskens’ Theory black crinkled leather shorts $630 at Stylebop
rag & bone Portabello shorts $440 at rag & bone
Topshop pink metallic skirt $76 at Topshop
Cacharel stone grey leather skirt $495 at Stylebop
T by Alexander Wang leather mini skirt $425 at Net-a-Porter
Helmut Lang overlap skirt $725 at Forward by Elyse Walker
Jitrois navy stretch leather skirt $1,415 at Stylebop
Zara quilted leather skirt $89.90 at Zara
KARL Saatchi pleated faux leather mini skirt $175 at Net-a-Porter
Leather moto skirt $138 at Nasty Gal
3.1 Phillip Lim leather zip panel skirt $695 at La Garçonne
Warehouse layered detail leather dress $231 at And Other Brands
Cut25 by Yigal Azrouël leather dress $695 at Shopbop
Boy. by Band of Outsiders Boy leather skirt dress $845 at Forward by Elyse Walker
A.L.C. Mika dress $1,150 at Forward by Elyse Walker
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