Invigorate your wardrobe this spring by experimenting in a bold new way. Now is the best time to shine with the season’s latest trend–vinyl and patent leather. If you’re feeling feisty, opt for an all red patent leather ensemble from head to toe. For starters, find a matching jacket and skirt, and accessorize with ankle booties and chic accessories. At Fashion Week in the fall, street style bloggers and models alike were snapped wearing bold vinyl looks. From maxi length vinyl trenchcoats to slightly relaxed ponchos, everyone was taken to the vinyl trend.
At Fashion Week in the fall, street style bloggers and models alike were snapped wearing bold vinyl looks. From maxi length vinyl trenchcoats to slightly relaxed ponchos, everyone was taken to the vinyl trend.
On the runway, designers like Calvin Klein and Tom Ford opted for the vinyl trend, including sleek jackets and skirts. For another way to wear it, opt for a chic pair of shiny vinyl pants. For a fresh look, choose a fitted pair of vinyl skinnies and create contrast by wearing an oversized sweater. Play with volume by wearing a relaxed fitting top with a pair of drainpipe patent leather pants. Add heels, sunglasses and hoop earrings for extra oomph.
Play with volume by wearing a relaxed fitting top with a pair of drainpipe patent leather pants. Add heels, sunglasses and hoop earrings for extra oomph. Go for an edgy take on the trend by sporting a vinyl skirt. For a more elegant way to wear it, opt for an over the knee style in a pencil cut. A high waisted style is universally flattering, while a mini skirt looks cute and demands attention. Indulge in the best way possible by adding in some vinyl and patent leather pieces to your wardrobe.
A high waisted style is universally flattering, while a mini skirt looks cute and demands attention. Indulge in the best way possible by adding in some vinyl and patent leather pieces to your wardrobe. Making your own fashions? You can get all the PU and PVC vinyl fabric and material right here at MJTrends along with thread, scissors, presser feet, corsetry supplies, and other sewing notions.
Written by Jade Nicolette
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The note about adding heels and hoop earrings for extra oomph really ties the outfits together without needing too many additional accessories.
The mention of maxi length vinyl trench coats from Fashion Week really stood out to me since those pieces make such a statement without needing much else. Definitely a bold but practical outerwear option.
That over-the-knee pencil skirt suggestion is a great way to make vinyl feel more elegant rather than edgy, which I don’t see mentioned often in trend pieces.
The idea of drainpipe patent leather pants with relaxed tops is smart styling, especially with hoops and sunglasses to finish the look without overcomplicating it.
Not sure I could pull off an all-red patent leather outfit, but breaking it up with a matching jacket and skirt seems like a more realistic entry point.
The high-waisted vinyl skirt tip is helpful since that cut tends to flatter most body types while still keeping the focus on the material.
The repeated emphasis on playing with volume actually makes this trend feel more approachable, especially for people hesitant about such glossy materials.
I hadn’t considered vinyl ponchos before reading this, but it makes sense given how much they showed up in street style at Fashion Week.
Good call including sewing supplies at the end, since vinyl can be tricky to work with and having the right presser feet makes a difference.
Interesting that both Calvin Klein and Tom Ford leaned into vinyl on the runway, since that usually signals the trend has staying power beyond street style moments.
I like how you highlighted the head-to-toe red patent leather look, but pairing a jacket and skirt feels more wearable than a full suit. The ankle booties suggestion helps tone it down just enough.
Mixing a mini patent leather skirt with simple pieces sounds like a good way to keep the look from feeling costume-like while still embracing the shine.
I appreciate the tip about balancing fitted vinyl skinnies with an oversized sweater because that contrast makes the shine feel less overwhelming and more everyday friendly.
I like that you suggested both edgy and elegant takes, from minis to pencil skirts, since vinyl usually gets boxed into just one aesthetic.