Must Haves for Spring 2020: Colorful Leather
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Man, if you are stuck in the house working from home on this beautiful spring day, this is just what you need to put yourself in a positive head space. Spring Fashion. Let me say it again, Spring Fashion. As a personal stylist for women, I pay attention to trends, naturally, but my work is really about helping women translate those trends into their everyday looks.
Here are some pieces that are sure to bring you joy.
Spring Trend: Colorful Leather (and Vegan Leather)
It’s all the things! Skip the jacket because you’ve got sleeves. Just right for Triangle, Hourglass and Rectangle body types. The best part: vegan leather is a dream in the rain. You can also wash it on cold and lay flat to dry.
Obsessed. What makes you look more polished than white or off white? No need to sacrifice practicality with this skirt that’s just right to wear with ankle or knee boots when it is still raining.
Are you kidding me?! You’ll never regret this purchase. Luxurious bold green jacket really does embody Spring.
It’s time to choose an alternative to black for the warmer months. Keep things practical with vegan leather leggings. I love them in the rain with sneakers or ankle boots and in the summer with patent leather sandals. Cognac feels luxurious and is effortless to match.
If you are looking for way to immediately feel better, put on these luxurious leather pants. Spring means bright and light colors. This is 100% bright. Go! Go! Go!
Nothing says, “spring” like a trench coat in a spring color. Blush is an unexpected neutral that mixes and matches effortlessly and keeps your neutral color palette, if that’s your jam.
Leather blazer! Leather blazer! Leather blazer! I’ve seen a few of these in client closets over the years. They are always a beloved part of her collection. Now, you can have that, too. And from one of my favs, Lamarque. I have a few of it’s leather jackets and am very happy with them.
The last 5 years or so, my black vegan leather shorts have been a staple in warmer weather. I toss on a tee, black patent leather Birkenstocks and go. Now, we’ve got pink vegan leather shorts for an even more expressive way to welcome the season. Short shorts are a thing again this year, so be ready.
A real leather jacket that mimics the color of the sky is going to bring every outfit to life. Go full Spring 2020 by pairing it with the pink vegan leather shorts, a tee or bra top and white sneakers. Done.
You’ll have lots of fun choosing between these colors. Remember, bright colors on top are especially useful for the Triangle body type. But, that shouldn’t stop you from experimenting if you have another body type. Simply remember to balance top and bottom. Not sure how to do it? Check out the Dressing Your Body at Any Size page on the Poplinstyle website.
Remember, the stem never clashes with the flower. Green is a neutral that works with any color. It’s really about the shade of green and the shade of the corresponding color. This pale olive is especially lovely with salmon, but really, run wild.
If you are looking for something to show your shape without so much “extra” fabric, this is the ideal dress for you. Just right for Rectangle and Hourglass body shapes, this is a show stopper.
This cropped leather jacket shows your shape and ups your style game instantaneously. Just right for most body types as long as you balance your outfit to flatter your frame.
Oh, man. I’m loving all the color combos from this super fun collab between Anthropologie and Clare V. You can imagine how awesome that collab could be… it is, in fact, all that you are hoping for.
If you’ve been pining for an off white vegan leather moto jacket, the time is now. Another lovely alternative to black that is equally easy to pair and feels like spring whether or not it is still cloudy outside.
If you loved peach in the 80’s and have been wondering where it has been, wonder no more. I’ve always loved it with mint green or light blue. But, you do you. Just right for Inverted Triangle, Rectangle and Hourglass body types.
I’ve been obsessing over this one for a week or more. That’s how you elevate PNW style. This is ideal for a Triangle body type.
P.S. Will we see you at the next Poplin event? If you feel like the choices are way too young or way too old, this one is for you. We’ll be focusing on how to embrace your personal style and feel like your pieces are right for your age. Shop at Universal Standard after the workshop and enter to win gift certificates from Poplin and US. Details here.