How to Rock the Leather (or pleather!) Trend Like a Pro

There’s one surefire way to turn heads once the cold weather sets in: leather (or look-alike leather). Long gone are the days of stiff skirts and jackets — the options out there today are endless, as evidenced by some of our favorite street style stars.

Whatever your leather fantasy, it’s available. From deceptively simple outfits to those that require a little bit more finesse, we are in l-o-v-e with this trend. Find out how to wear fall’s most favorite texture.

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Miroslava Duma

Tiny Russian powerhouse and street star Miroslava Duma doesn’t let her petite frame get in the way of bold fashion. The key to a look like this is to make sure that your leather trench is fitted correctly to you in the shoulders and waist, and keeping the rest of your look sleek and simple.

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Natalie Joos

Natalie, a fashion darling blogger and casting agent, takes it to the next level with some leather culottes. You don’t have to go as bold as she does — a pair of black ones will last you seasons to come.

Zara Faux Leather Culottes
Banjo & Matilda Rollneck Sweater
Fe Lo Court White Sneakers

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Caroline Issa

This editor slash designer slash all around cool chick is our spirit animal, mostly because she takes very simple shapes like this leather jacket and menswear-inspired button down and makes them look so chic.

O’2ND Tilda Jacket
A.P.C. Striped Cotton Shirt
Skinny Marrakesh Stretch-velvet Flared Pants
Jeffrey Campbell ‘Sergio’ Boot

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Olivia Palermo

Yes, yes, yes — there exist leather overalls! And of course Olivia Palermo knows how to rock them. Our advice: don’t invest here, but pick up an easy, inexpensive style to experiment with.

Faux Leather Culotte Jumpsuit
Bardot Top
Kate Spade New York Lia Grommet Pumps
Rebecca Minkoff Leo Clutch

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Farina Opoku

German Fashion, Lifestyle and Beauty blogger Farina Opoku of Nova Lana Love creates an effortlessly cool, laid-back look that pretty much makes us want to live in leather pants.