With summer comes all the mini hems, breezy fabrics and slinky
silhouettes you can imagine, but how does the badass babe with edgier
style beat the heat? Believe it or not, you need leather up!
Before
you feign heat exhaustion, the thicker, typically cold-weather material
can bring a level of sophistication and elegance to even the most
casual looks. And with a few styling cues from the stars, you won't be
swimming in a pool of sweat either. Let's see how Hollywood's finest
keep it cool.
The leather jacket will forever play a vital role in our closets,
but let's be real: Anyone who's wearing one in 90-degree weather is
trying too hard. Instead, opt for its cooler cousin—the vest—which will
pair oh-so perfectly with all your maxis. Take a page out of
Dree Hemingway's Met Gala playbook and contrast the vest against sheer pieces for a more breezy, textured look.
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What's more expected than a short dress at any summertime soiree?
A black mini. Keep things interesting in a colorful leather dress with a
looser silhouette (read: no bodycons, lest you don't mind the
chaffing).
Michelle Monaghan's pleated bottom allows for movement as well.
If the thought of head-to-toe leather is too much, feature the material in subtle design details. The leather piping in
Jamie Chung's summer-appropriate cutout frock brings the perfect amount of edge to a sexy ensemble.
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While you could throw on a leather miniskirt and call it a day,
why not prove your style prowess with an iteration in a deep-colored
shade and textured elements like quilting or zippers? It says less
dominatrix, more fashion It Girl.
When in doubt, nothing says summer fun than neon. Invoke the boldness that is
Beyoncé
and flaunt florescent leather shorts until the last music festival of
the season. Pair with other bright-colored pieces for a look that's
hot…in the coolest way possible, that is.
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