It’s that time of the year again – time to put away the winter clothes, and get spring and summer wear out of the bins and into the closet. But wait – you don’t have to put away the leather just because of warmer weather!
Here are some tips and ideas for how to weather leather in the warmer seasons:
- Leather skirts: in colder months you may have worn these with a turtle-neck or sweater.
- When it warms up, pair a long leather skirt with tank top and necklace.
- A crop top works to keep you cool up top and you can pair it with more or less formal jewelry depending on the occasion.
- Overalls: perfect for keeping you warm and dry in the cooler months.
- If you have an older pair with damage to the cuffs, or you just want to recycle them into something different – cut them off at the knee and turn them into overall shorts.
- Because overalls are already casual, dress them up with an open-back top that will help keep you cool.
- Leggings: wear them with boots and jackets in winter for fashionable weekdays.
- Weekend nights and cooler summer days are times when you can wear leather leggings.
- Open toe heels and sandals allow you to stay cool and can be formal or casual.
- You can mix and match almost any top in your closet with leggings – we love them!
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Pairing leather leggings with sandals instead of boots seems obvious in hindsight, but I’ve definitely been stuck in that cold-weather styling mindset.
Never thought about styling overalls with an open-back top, but it actually makes sense to balance the heavier material with something more breathable.
I appreciate the focus on reworking existing pieces like overalls instead of just buying new items, it makes the whole idea of summer leather feel more accessible.
Turning damaged overalls into shorts is a great way to extend their life, especially since leather pieces aren’t exactly cheap to replace.
Wearing a long leather skirt with lighter tops like tanks or crop tops sounds like a good way to keep the silhouette balanced without overheating.
The mention of 4-way stretch veggie leather caught my attention, especially for leggings since comfort is usually the biggest concern when wearing leather in warmer weather.
Cutting old overalls into knee-length shorts is such a practical idea, especially for pieces with worn cuffs that would otherwise get tossed or sit unused.
The tip about wearing leather leggings with open-toe heels instead of boots really changes the whole vibe, making them feel appropriate for warmer evenings instead of strictly winter wear.
I like the suggestion of pairing a long leather skirt with a tank and statement necklace, it makes the piece feel a lot less heavy for summer while still keeping that structured look.
The note about mixing almost any top with leather leggings is reassuring, since they can feel intimidating to style outside of the usual jacket-and-boots combo.
The reminder that leather skirts can go casual with crop tops instead of sweaters is helpful, especially for transitioning outfits without buying a whole new wardrobe.