High-Street Leather Can Look So Expensive—5 Pieces That Have My Seal of Approval
If there's one thing I always reach for as soon as temperatures drop—aside from my hot water bottle—it's leather. I'm a firm believer that if you add leather items to your outfit, it'll instantly elevate your look to become effortlessly polished. It's all about finding those key items that look expensive, though, and I believe the high street never fails when it comes to these five leather items: Outerwear, trousers, shirts, skirts and dresses.
While real leather will set you back more than faux and vegan iterations, that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Over the years, these variations have become so good, some have even fooled me into believing they're the real deal.
Marisa Martins wearing Whistles sell-out leather shirt.
When it comes to brands, Whistles sell-out leather shirts is a seasonal winner (their cult style is back in stock), All Saints will forever be a go-to for biker jackets and Mango has leather trousers (real and faux) that I've rated for years.
Keep scrolling to see my edit of the best leather pieces on the high street right now.
1. The Best High-Street Leather Outerwear
I already have this classic biker, and no doubt I'll love it for years to come.
Gigi Hadid has already worn it, so now we all want to wear it.
I would size up in this to make room for extra chunky knits.
2.The Best High-Street Leather Trousers
I didn't jump on the silver trouser trend last year, but I'm not missing out this time round.
These come in short, regular and long lengths so you're guaranteed to find the right fit.
3.The Best High-Street Leather Shirts
That Whistles jacket is back in stock in black and tan—go, go, go!
I would wear this over a roll neck top with baggy jeans and boots.
Butter yellow is key this season, and this shirt is a chic way to give it a whirl.
Try it out with flared jeans and a shearling jacket.
4.The Best High-Street Leather Skirts
Copy the model and style with a cream jumper and glossy knee-high boots.
One of my favourite autumn outfits is a mini skirt with a jumper and tall boots.
5.The Best High-Street Leather Dresses
Bandeau dresses are everywhere for party season.
I've seen this IRL and it looks (and feels) so expensive.
Next Up, 7 Anti-Trend Outfits I'm Seeing Everywhere Right Now
Harriet Davey is a freelance fashion editor who has been part ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's extended team since 2017. She previously worked in print at Look magazine and has since worked across print, digital and social for many other titles, including British Vogue, Stylist, Grazia, Refinery29 and Marie Claire. Also a stylist, Harriet has had the pleasure of producing cover shoots and editorials along with commercial shoots for brands including Boux Avenue, Watches of Switzerland, Benefit Cosmetics and Revolution. To add to this, Harriet also works in live TV styling for ITV’s This Morning.
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