Leather for Less

One of my favorite current trends happens to be “leather and lace”. I love the combination of something so feminine and soft paired with something rocker chic. Celebrities and socialites have been seen either in the full blown “rocker” look, or sporting a combination of a dainty dress with their jacket to give the outfit more of an edge. I recently read in a magazine article that the leather jacket is, “a twist on the casual cardigan”. It is also the perfect jacket to transition our wardrobes from spring/summer to fall. We may still want to bring out some of our light summer dresses, but with mornings and evernings getting a little chilly, the leather jacket is perfect. Here are some celebs rockin’ their version of these looks (which is out of most of our price ranges), followed by some options at a more reasonable price range for our lacking bank accounts!

Here is Kelly Osbourne pairing her jacket with some fun polka dots, and Pretty Little Liars star, Lucy Hale pairing hers with a more sheer dress.

 Kate Bosworth was seen looking a little more "rocker"' in her jacket, while Rachel Bilson decided to go a little more girly. 

 Unfortunately, these jackets retail into the thousands, for example, this leather jacket featured in an article about Rag and Bone retails at $1,325. But no worries, we have found some suitable options that are within a student's budget! 

Here, Express is featuring their leather jackets as the "It" jacket of the season! They have a variety of styles and colors to choose from on their website ranging in price from $98 to $140.





If this price is still "breaking your bank," Nordstrom offers a jacket that is just as stylish for $58. The plus side to Nordstrom is that they also offer free shipping and they take online returns at any store location!

Then there is good ol' Forever 21 offering their leather jackets for only $24.50. How could you go wrong with that price? 

One thing I do need to mention though, so I am not leading you astray, is that these amazing prices mean faux leather. But hey, look at the upside, you're being more animal friendly?!  

So get out there and strut your stuff in a feminine yet tough, rocker chic look that wont break your bank! 

Author: Courtney