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Fall Fashion: Live for Leather

Once designated to boots, bags and bomber jackets, leather is having a non-traditional moment. Leather tops, pants and shorts are all over the runway – and surprisingly easy to wear for the everyday. But just like denim, it’s best not to pile on too much. A jacket and pants will have you looking like a biker. Here’s our guide to wearing this gutsy material.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Keep It Minimal

Leather clothes are meant to be sleek, so look for tops, pants and dresses with little embellishment. Prices range from the high to low. You can still look chic on the cheap with this $55 top from
Topshop or $59 skinny jeans from
Arden B.

Fall Fashion: Live for Leather
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Fashion Forward

Ciara dares to wear leather shorts with a printed tribal top at the Givenchy Fashion Show during Paris Fashion Week.

Fall Fashion: Live for Leather
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All-Weather Shorts

Get your own leather shorts at Topshop for $135. The sleek front and gold leather details pair with any printed top.

Fall Fashion: Live for Leather
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On Trend

Pair your shorts with a blousy white top, cropped blazer, tights and black booties. The look is perfect for a night out.

Fall Fashion: Live for Leather
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Liquid Leather

Alicia Keys takes on the leather trend with a rocker chic dress.

Fall Fashion: Live for Leather
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Dress It Up

Not all fashion is sexy, but this Elizabeth & James dress sure is. The leather bodice is just enough.

Fall Fashion: Live for Leather
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Show Stopper

Keep this look fancy with a beaded clutch and mile-high shoes. Leather can get pricey, but the accessories are under $100.

Fall Fashion: Live for Leather
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Leather & Lace

Taraji P. Henson takes a risk mixing leather pants with a cropped leather jacket. The contrasting colors makes it work. We also love how she softens up the look with a lace blouse.

Fall Fashion: Live for Leather
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Leather Classic

You don’t have to spend a fortune on leather. Go faux with these $59 pants from Arden B.

Fall Fashion: Live for Leather
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Romantic Leather

We love how this feminine dress and statement necklace give this look a romantic vibe. Pair them with a suede biker jacket and peep-toe pumps for the perfect combination.

Fall Fashion: Live for Leather
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Casual Cool

Leather doesn’t have to be fancy. Dress the pants down with a chambray top, scarf and sneakers.

Fall Fashion: Live for Leather
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Simple & Sleek

Minimalism is making a comeback. This top doesn’t need embellishment. It makes a statement all on its own.

Fall Fashion: Live for Leather
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Downtown Chic

A leather top goes with just about anything. But we love it casual with a pair of skinny jeans, simple earrings and bracelet and flat shoes.

Fall Fashion: Live for Leather