Leather

How Should a Leather Jacket Fit When You Are Sitting Down?

Celebrities from Thandie Newton to Penelope Cruz have been sporting leather jackets on the street and even on the red carpet. A buttery-feeling leather jacket is the ultimate fashion accessory, provided it fits well. Always try on a jacket before...

How a Leather Jacket Should Fit

Leather is hot in fashion circles right now, and no self-respecting fashionista should be caught without a leather jacket. Leather is extremely versatile, and looks at home over a sexy black dress or paired with your fave jeans. Before you hit the...

How Do You Clean White Leather Sneakers?

Are your sneaks looking a little beat? They just don't have the same affect when they're dirty and they compromise the style you're going for when you wear them. White leather sneakers can cost a pretty penny too, so keep them looking right by...

Can You Wear a White Leather Skirt in the Summer?

Leather is usually associated with winter but has quickly climbed up the ranks for summer wear. White leather skirts are becoming summer staples. They are so chic with a minimal fashion vibe and look striking with almost anything. A white leather...

How to Get Lotion Off Leather

Leather is tough stuff, but it’s also very absorbent. Besides water, it also absorbs products that contain water, such as lotion. If you accidentally spill your hand, body or suntan lotion on a leather surface and let it sit there, it could...

What Style of Leather Jacket Fits Well With a Skirt?

Leather jackets come in all cuts and sizes. There are even eco-friendly options for those who don't want to wear the real thing. With so many choices, you'll find a leather jacket for every specific skirt that you own. From bombers and motorcycle...

The Best Way to Clean a Leather Jacket

Nothing can really compare to the instant dose of chic and cool that a leather jacket adds to an outfit. But leather goods don't come cheap and can't exactly be thrown into the washing machine when they get dirty. So, how does one keep an...

How to Take the Moldy Smell Out of a Leather Coat

Leather coats may be stylish and warm, but unfortunately, they don't really breathe well and they're hard to wash. Because of this, they can be a common breeding ground for lots of icky, foul-smelling mold growths. If those favorite leather digs...

The Best Time to Wear Leather

Leather is fun to wear, but deciding when to wear it can be a challenge. If you've got a leather piece or two, there might be some times when you store it away because it's just not appropriate for the weather. Learn when to wear your leather and...

About Leather Pants

Banish images of chaps and motorcycle gangs; leather pants are a resounding "Do!" in the world of women's fashion. As of 2011, this former cowboy staple had become a favorite of designers, but still had not reached the closets of many real women....

How to Refresh a Leather Jacket

Leather jackets have a reputation for being fussy, but it's a myth. Most of the time, a leather jacket needs low-maintenance care, like a spring cleaning or refreshing. Getting your jacket ready for the season takes only a short time and pays off...

How to Soften Leather Loafers

Those new leather loafers feel like mini-torture devices strapped to your feet as they refuse to bend to your knock-em-dead strut. Your kickers need some quality time to soften the new leather, making it supple enough to walk comfortably. Dried...

How to Preserve Leather Sneakers

So you finally splurged for those kick-ass leather sneakers you've been eying, but now you're hesitant to wear them for fear of ruining them. Preserving your kicks isn't that hard if you're diligent with their care. Leather sneakers don't come...

How to Rock a Leather Skirt

Leather just makes you feel tough -- like a force to be reckoned with even if you are the meekest and mildest one in your group. Particularly when you rock a leather skirt during the day, you will feel like you are breaking the rules and couldn't...

How to Wear a Black Leather Jacket

Leather is the perfect fabric to channel your inner bad girl. No matter what you pair it with, leather just makes you feel tough and ready to take on the world. Dress it down with jeans for day out shopping or dress it up with a funky and frilly...

Ways to Wear Leather Vests

Leather is a fabric that never goes out of fashion. Although you surely see leather jackets worn everyday, vests are not as common. Wearing a leather vest adds style to any outfit year round and is a great clothing piece to incorporate into a...

What to Wear With a Leather Skirt

The leather skirt is becoming a new classic. Joining the ranks of the Little Black Dress and khaki trench, it is popping up in almost every style-maker's wardrobe. Thanks to the huge variety of styles -- from pencil skirt to skimpy mini to A-line...

Can You Wear a Leather Jacket With Shorts?

If you're iffy about pairing a leather jacket with shorts, it's time to open up and immerse yourself in a world of eclectic dressing. Don't be afraid to mix things up a bit. Besides, Glamour's fashion blogger Tracey Lomrantz says a structured...

Should I Wear Leather Pants?

No matter who you are or how you're shaped, you should definitely consider adding a pair of leather pants to your closet rotation. You may worry that they're too cheesy or that they won't look good on you. But if you seek out a pair that fits and...

Is it OK to Wear Leather in the Rain?

What's a girl to do when you're all dolled up in your favorite leather jacket and it starts to sprinkle? Don't let those raindrops get you down. Leather's durable nature will fare the weather. Instead, take a moment to enjoy the rain. Splash your...

What to Wear With a Leather Jacket

If you're in love with your leather jacket, make it work with your many personas. Feeling sexy and wild? Wear your leather with a lacy bustier-style top. Love the tough biker chick look? Pair your leather with an snug-fitting concert T-shirt. No...

What to Wear With Leather Leggings

Leather leggings made their appearance back in 2008, and it looks like they're a hot trend that aren't likely to disappear any time soon. You'd be mistaken to think you're not young or thin enough to try out this sexy look. A leather legging can...

Leather Cleaning Directions

Leather jackets, pants and skirts are hot, girls. But they have a serious drawback: You can't just toss them in the washing machine. You have two choices: Take leather pieces to the dry cleaner or do a bit of cleanup at home. Using the correct...