Fall 2011 Plus Size Trend Spotlight- Lusting for Leather

I love me some leather- whatever your pleasure (faux or real), fall’s latest trend has me so excited and adding items to my Fall Wishlist immediately…. I have lusted after Sequins, shared the love for Animal Print, but today, we talk LEATHER.

Finding designers and retailers who fashion leather BEYOND the leather jacket has been a task, BUT there are quite a few options! Even some of my favorite tweeps (@_franceta) snatched up pieces that had me salivating and tempted to make my purchases immediately!

No Seriously!

Skirts, Dresses, Leggings, Jackets, Vests, and even Shorts (Adina Howard anyone?), Leather has come back for the fall with a chic edge, sophistication, and playfulness that is sure to satisfy your fashion palette!

Shopping Hints and Tips:

• A leather pencil skirt is always a great place to start if leather is too bold for you!
• Monochromatic hues adds a fashion forward sophistication
• Leather comes in a variety of colors, but for fall dark jewel tones adds depth and intrigue to your wardrobe!
• Opaque tights are amazing and a great way to rock a leather mini or short in the fall!
• Fit is always a tricky thing here, as it is quite visible, especially in pleather or any faux leather variation, so make sure you get the right fit!

Here are a few of my favorite finds perfect for the:

Fall 2011 Trend Spotlight- Lusting for Leather

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I have been in lust with this Dorothy Perkins Leather Dress and I can imagine this chic in the day or HOT at night! Paired with opaque tights, yes.....

Flirty and chic in this leather wrap skirt from Leather Cult. What makes this company amazing? Custom sizing, choice of color, and your own desired length? YES! How about that!

Good looking out Franceta from Frantic Dreams!

Step up the sophistication in this Queen Grace "Grace Dress" for a night on the town or a nice dinner! An asymmetrical leather panel and detail definitely catches an eye or two!

Stepping out in style with this Moto Jacket from Lane Bryant! Gotta love it! Over a chic dress, paired with bold color pants, or with a killer pair of jeans, this will sure be a great addition to your closet!

It has been a minute since I rocked a leather vest, but if I did, i would get down with something like this Faux Leather Vest from Ashley Stewart. I imagine this with either denim or a long maxi skirt!

Feeling Saucy? Well... Marina Rinaldi has these leather leggings for the daring diva you are!

So. Imagine this. You get a skirt- or have been eyeing one and you JUST WISH for it to be had in your size. Well, at LeatherCult (thank you @_Franceta for finding and sharing!) you can enter in your measurements- your desired color and length- TONS of options! Thanks to Leather Cult, you get to make and create the skirt to your liking!

I have this skirt. LOVE it! This This Dorothy Perkins Leather Skirt worn with a chunky over-sized knit or a sheer blouse? I rocked this with opaque tights on my post from a few days back!

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What do you think?

Are you a fan of leather?

Which leather trend are you dying to get your hands on?

If you missed it, make sure you check out the other plus size trends for fall 2011!