Wear It Wednesday: Spring Suede

This spring suede is everywhere; skirts, jackets, shoes, handbags and accessories. This spring’s suede and suede look-alikes (vegan and faux options) are trending. They can be found in all price ranges in footwear to skirts to jackets and yes, especially handbags. This rich textured material is thinner and more versatile and goes anyplace. And, this season it takes on many vibes from western to 70’s chic to conservative office.

 

 

Colors are tending towards brown, rust and camel which will easily merge into your spring wardrobe but if it is color you crave, then you'll find it in other colors too… purple, blue or orange.

 

Suede is a classic that never goes out of style, so if you decide to invest in a serious piece, you will be able to wear it for many seasons and many years to come.

 

Perhaps you just want to dip your toes in this trend, so to speak, a wonderful pair of suede shoes would be ideal.

 

Or even a handbag… There is always a way to introduce a trend into your wardrobe without having to break the bank or perhaps you are ready for that one spectacle investment piece.

 

 

If you are making it an investment piece be sure that you look for quality… tight stitching and quality leather. Leather is one of the strongest and most durable materials you can use for apparel, just like in shoes, quality leather can last you decades and will continue to look better as it breaks in. Always look for high quality Full Grain leather, just like in nice shoes.

 

In order to assure that your piece, regardless of it being high-end or low budget, is to last you do need to take care of it.

 

How to care for your suede pieces:

 

Spray new suede garments and shoes with a suede protection product. Be sure to test a small area on the inside of the garment, where it can't be seen, before using it to treat the entire garment.

 

When you store suede garments, be certain they can breathe. Never store in plastic; instead use an old pillowcase to circulate air. And, always store in a cool dry area.

 

If you get an oil stain on suede, coat the mark with baby powder and let it stand overnight. By morning, the stain should be gone. If a bit still remains, repeat the process until the stain is completely gone.

 

To clean dirt off suede, use a piece of stale bread crust and gently rub dirt and stains with the edge of the stale bread, and the dirt will magically disappear. To de-scuff suede, use an eraser or nail file.