3 Reasons You Need More Suede

Do you ever get the funny feeling that something has picked you? Like when you aren’t looking for anything specific when an item catches your eye as if it was saying “pick me”? This happens to me all the time.

For example, we visited Bark, a shelter in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to adopt two cats (in order to keep each other company). An orange tabby came right up and decided to say hello. We immediately fell in love with him & it just so happened he had a brother who was a very shy tuxedo cat. They had been there 6 long months as the volunteers refused to separate them & only crazy people come in looking for two at a time 😉 (insert crazy cat lady joke here). So fast forward 5 years, including a long road trip from New York to Kansas, two moves and a baby & these two are still our best little buddies.

That being said, I was lazily flipping through the crammed sale rack at Express when this amazing piece of suede jumped out & said “pick me!”. The color was gorgeous and I couldn’t resist the soft material. It fit like a glove and I am greatly lacking in the skirt game. I love the simple metal detail and fit in as a classic piece that could transcend seasons. This got me thinking why I need to add more of suede to my wardrobe & wanted to share 3 reasons you need more suede too!

1. Suede is soft & versatile. I can’t resist any fabric that has a buttery texture and suede has a great heaviness to it as well. It is cool to the touch, but keeps you warm on a chilly day. It is similar to leather, in the fact that you can rock it all year round.

2. It is easy to incorporate into your wardrobe.  Suede comes in many different pieces, such as jackets, boots, skirts, dresses & bags. They also often come in jewel tones for the fall and a softer, pastel palette for the spring. Each has the power to take any look to the next level.

3. Adds an element of texture. If you want to create a effortless & subtle look, adding texture can be the answer to building a chic style without piling on too much. I have kept this black and camel combo simple, but the suede helps bring in dimension and interest to the relatively minimal outfit.

Top Chicwish / Skirt Express / Heels Lulu’s / Bag Old Navy / Necklace Target / Sunglasses H&M