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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE SHACKET</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/leather-shacked-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-28604" /><figcaption>L-R: FRAME, Topshop</figcaption></figure>



<p>Warmer than a shirt but more lightweight than a jacket, the ‘shacket’ is perfect for transitioning into autumn (layer up with turtlenecks and wooly jumpers as temperatures hit the smaller digits). From chic Parisian brand&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/frame/belted-leather-jacket/1277167" target="_blank">FRAME</a>&nbsp;at Net-A-Porter, this burnt orange option is the perfect shade for the season, although super-soft camel leather doesn’t come cheap at £1,310. For a more purse-friendly option try this dead ringer from&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/shirts-blouses-4650801/caramel-brown-faux-leather-tie-shirt-9630885" target="_blank">Topshop</a>&nbsp;with matching tortoiseshell buttons and tie waist (£49).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE TROUSERS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/leather-trousers.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-28598" /><figcaption>L-R: &amp; Other Stories, H&amp;M</figcaption></figure>



<p>Remember that episode of&nbsp;<em>Friends</em>&nbsp;when everyone made fun of Ross for wearing leather trousers? Well it turns out he was on to something (apart from when he got stuck and had to wriggle free with talc) as they’re a sartorial must for A/W. Go premium with this&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/trousers/leather-trousers/product.kick-flare-leather-trousers-black.0882220001.html" target="_blank">&amp; Other Stories</a>&nbsp;pair with subtle kick-flare (£265) or these&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0929275001.html?pr_oyster=hnsqtsp6AA&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcyLVYDfVJrK_-H8Jxb-4LVC_QnntVj5oQgj3zORoASXRC8z6TYZonUaAtimEALw_wcB" target="_blank">H&amp;M</a>&nbsp;imitation leather dupes are a steal at £29.99.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE BIKER</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/biker-jacket.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-28597" /><figcaption>L-R: All Saints, Mango</figcaption></figure>



<p>You can’t mention leather without referencing the biker jacket. A wardrobe staple they go with pretty much anything from simple jeans and a tee, to adding a rock chick edge to a floral midi (we’re loving this autumnal print from&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.next.co.uk/style/st612375/281075#281075" target="_blank">Next</a>).&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allsaints.com/women/leather/allsaints-balfern-biker/?colour=5&amp;category=25">All Saints</a>&nbsp;are the holy grail and the iconic Balfern Biker, at £318, is well worth the investment (seriously, this baby will last for years). However, if you’re not ready to splash the cash, this £139.99 option from&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/jackets-biker-jackets/leather-biker-jacket_67045130.html?c=99&amp;talla=20&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcyw5H7Za_HcymkPNW9JT1GC9bXb4UBDwREn34rONdlJzse7oeW53kYaAqoeEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Mango</a>&nbsp;is a cool alternative with dropped shoulders and decorative zips, plus it’s also made from the real deal which is a bonus.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE SKIRT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/leather-skirt.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-28603" /><figcaption>L-R: A.L.C, M&amp;S</figcaption></figure>



<p>Still sexy, but with a more feminine silhouette, a midi skirt is a great alternative to trousers for a statement leather piece in your wardrobe. Available from Harvey Nichols, we love this&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.harveynichols.com/brand/a-l-c/413605-moss-dark-brown-faux-leather-midi-skirt/p3919660/?utm_source=SheerLuxe.com&amp;utm_medium=affiliates&amp;utm_campaign=1&amp;ranMID=39654&amp;ranEAID=1918502&amp;ransiteID=etT1jgERWYw-CFlmH32F65QxrEmmu7yMEw" target="_blank">A.L.C</a>&nbsp;butter-soft chocolate pencil skirt, for £415, from NYC designer Andrea Lieberman (fun fact: she styled JLo in the iconic green Versace dress for the 2000 Grammy Awards). Or on the high street, this pocketed number from&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.marksandspencer.com/faux-leather-midi-a-line-skirt/p/clp60477216" target="_blank">M&amp;S</a>&nbsp;comes in at a very reasonable £35.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE TRENCH</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/leather-trench.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-28607" /><figcaption>L-R: Alexander McQueen, Zara</figcaption></figure>



<p>The Matrix is back, baby! Long leather trench coats are one of the top trends this season and if you’re got a spare £5,340 you can get your hands on this classic-cut&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/alexander-mcqueen/leather-trench-coat/1266538" target="_blank">Alexander McQueen</a>&nbsp;coat with trad shoulder epaulets and a gun flap. Alternatively, if you don’t fancy forking out the price of a small car on outerwear (we can all dream though, right?) pick up this sleek double-breasted style from&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.zara.com/uk/en/limited-edition-faux-leather-trench-coat-p04369264.html?v1=76667147&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcz5A9XG57q1leWDNiu9px6zVvpyB2lIW40n_RMZw666_ipeV0Drt-UaAo8hEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Zara</a>&nbsp;(£95.99).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE DRESS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/leather-dress-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-28610" /><figcaption>L-R: MAJE, Miss Selfridge</figcaption></figure>



<p>Understated and chic, this shirt dress style is a super-easy way to nail the leather trend with minimal effort – we’ll be wearing ours with thick tights and chunky boots. Splurge on 100% leather with this button down mini from cult French brand&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/maje-collared-leather-mini-dress_R00058977/?previewAttribute=BLACK" target="_blank">MAJE</a>&nbsp;at £479 (oh la la) or save with this tie-up dupe from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.missselfridge.com/en/msuk/product/clothing-299047/dresses-299060/black-pu-shirt-dress-10058122" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miss Selfridge</a>&nbsp;(£39).</p>


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