How to get your leather fix in the summer...

We've all been tempted to wear our favorite leather in the sweltering heat of the summer, but is it really hot-weather friendly? The quick answer is... absolutely!!

Leather weather

Many popular fashion designers have reinvented leather specifically for the summer season. Leather dyed in brilliant colors, cut to flatter the feminine shape, and made available in a variety of pieces are just a few ways that designers have made leather accessible for the summer.

The best way to extend the life of your leather wear is to wear classic pieces that make for an easy transition into autumn. High-waisted leather shorts, flowy blouses in bright colors, and leather skirts are a few pieces that have increased in leather popularity.

Two tips for summer leather weather


1. Wear the smallest dose of leather - leather is so sexy, but please keep in mind that you can only tolerate so much in the heat of summer. If you're spending the day in air conditioning, a leather blazer may not be so bad, but for a walk on the beach... not so much. Including simple leather accents as part of your ensemble goes a long way... leather headbands, shorts, perforated driving gloves, and shorter leather skirts are some simple suggestions to beat the heat while still indulging in leather.   

2. Keep seasonal practicality in mind - I have a bad habit of buying delightful leather pants and jackets in the summer (when they're on sale), and it kills me to have to wait until cooler weather to wear them! Take a look at what these designers have come up with to get away with our warm weather leather!!

~ Alice & Olivia leather flare skirt

~ Ark & Co vegan leather skirt

~ Asos A-line leather skirt

~ Oak vegan leather shorts

Regardless of what form of leather you choose, we recommend pairing it with a light, flowy top and sandals to keep your ensemble lightweight, summery, and altogether elegant for the summer.