We cannot continually speak about the popularity of ’70s-inspired fashion this season without mentioning the decade’s fabric of choice—suede. No longer just for your winter boots, the supple leather is reinventing some of your favorite warm-weather staples, making them the perfect transitional pieces to carry you from the last days of summer into the early days of fall.
By Angela Bobo
Soft Separates
1. Suede Cutwork Shorts, $129; zara.com
2. Suede Jacket, $348; anntaylor.com
3. Alice+Olivia Tru Suede Cropped Top, $495; saksfifthavenue.com
Cut-Out Shoes
1. Aquazzura Sexy Thing Suede Cut-out Booties, $695; saksfifthavenue.com
2. Pressing Pointed Wide Fit Heel, $54; us.asos.com
3. Eight Fifteen Bonfire Heels in Light Blue, $395; anthropologie.com
Accessories with Flair
1. Furla Tote-Atelier Large Suede Woven, $698; bloomingdales.com
2. Street Level Textured Fringe Crossbody Bag, $54; southmoonunder.com
3. 2 Row Teardrop Facet and Simulated Suede Necklace, $16.99; target.com
4. Johnny Loves June Tortoise Double Ring Suede Tassel Earring, $45; southmoonunder.com
Dresses to Impress
1. Rag & Bone Fontaine Suede Zip Dress, $1,385; saksfifthavenue.com
2. A-Line Dress in Suede Charteuse, $154; us.asos.com
3. Ann Taylor Suede Fit and Flare Dress, $398; anntaylor.com
(August 2015)