By Trilby Goouch
Blogs Editor

Leather is one of those pieces that never go out of style. Each season it makes an appearance in various shapes and forms, be it as a classic leather bomber jacket, a new “it” bag or as subtle detailing. Evidently, leather is a luxury, not to mention an animal-based product. For those who are on a budget or opposed to wearing animal skin, you can still get the look of leather for a fraction of the price with pleather. Today’s quality of this faux good makes it virtually undistinguishable from the real deal. Check out these must-have leather pieces and their alternative, equally stylish pleather counter-options.

Tops, Bottoms & Dresses
We love that peplum shirts, skirts and leather leggings are big this fall, but shelling out over $1,000 on a trendy item isn’t exactly realistic. Take a que from The Row and 3.1 Philip Lim, who play with leather to update simple pieces.

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The Jacket
A wardrobe staple. Yet these three pieces go for $300-$700…

From left: Doma, Kenneth Cole, Coach

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The Details
Leather accents are big this fall; adding leather sleeves to a knit sweater or leather piping to a blouse dresses up your basics and can be dressed down for class when paired with a casual jean or legging. Unfortunately, that added leather detailing adds to a product’s price as well.

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