So much leather that it reminds me of Project Runway Season 5 contestant, Stella and her "leatha". I bet she is thrilled about this trend. Remember her?
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcLoltccNNU]
If you are against wearing real leather or against the high cost than a great alternative is "coated" or "liquid" leather.
Although I would only stick to purchasing a "coated" leather style in pants, jeans, shorts, and simple line skirts. Finding a "coated" leather jacket that didn't look cheap would be difficult but of course I wouldn't rule it out.
I recently found a great pair of "coated" leather black jean Guess shorts at a Marshall's for $24.00. I will wear them now with a button down loose top whether it is a solid color or a flowery print. Then in the fall or when it finally gets cold I will pair them with black opaque tights, booties or boots, a conservative or feminine blouse and a sharp black blazer.
Here are some other great finds in following this trend....
