I’ve been excited to try the trend, particularly leather tees and sweaters. When I spotted a Theory leather-front sweater on sale at Loehmann’s, I snatched it up quickly and headed off to the dressing room. But I was so disappointed. The leather, while supple, didn’t hang as well as fabric. The result, when paired with the slender knit sleeves, was a look that made me appear about twice my normal size. I was so bummed.
I still love the look of leather details on tops, I just know that leather-front is not the look for me. So, I’ve been keeping an eye out for leather detail sweaters where the leather placement is in a location that is flattering. I’ve narrowed the field down to my top five choices. Let me know what you think…
I think this leather patch-pocket merino wool sweater from J.Crew is the front runner for a new space in my closet. I like the easygoing tunic shape and the unobtrusive placement of the leather pockets. I’d wear this with skinny jeans and fun booties.
→ Buy the J.Crew Merino Leather-Pocket Sweater, $158.00, at jcrew.com.
The lambskin leather patch placement on this wool sweater is unique, and would be flattering on a wide range of women. There’s a matching skirt, but that feels like a bit of overkill.
→ Buy the Skaist Taylor Leather-Panel Sweatshirt, $450.00, at bergdorfgoodman.com.
Leather elbow patches are kind of old school, but I still like the overall look of this sweater. The slouchy fit looks comfy, and the addition of the leather trim along the raglan seams ups the overall look.
→ Buy the AIR by alice + olivia Leather Elbows Sweater, $297.00, at shopbop.com; shipping and returns are free.
The quilting of the leather shoulder patches make this Club Monaco sweater stand out. Plus, I’m loving that they’ve added leather details to a cashmere sweater, for that luxury on top of luxury feel.
→ Buy the Club Monaco Audra Cashmere Leather Sweater, $269.00, at clubmonaco.com.
There isn’t a ton of leather on this Massimo Dutti cape-style sweater, but the addition of an equestrian-inspired buckle to a tuxedo collar sweater comes off as super luxurious, despite the affordable price.
→ Buy the Massimo Dutti Tuxedo Collar Cape with Leather Buckle, $135.00, at massimodutti.com.
