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How to wear suede this Spring

“Suede back when”. Inspired by the 70s revival suede is back on the fashion agenda. I am not sure it ever left as part of the sumptuous offering from high end brands. The difference is that this season there are many suede looks available from the high street which seem to be selling well, for example the renowned MandS suede skirt as seen on Alexa Chung and now sold out.

Suede is a delicate fabric and needs a lot of TLC to make sure it looks its best. So be prepared for careful maintenance and avoid wearing it in the rain! There are some good faux leather/suede available if you prefer low maintenance.

I do think that a statement suede piece can really lift a wardrobe to another dimension. Here I have chosen a waterfall jacket by Oasis, (since I wrote the post a couple of days ago it seems to have sold out). I tracked one down on eBay or similar here and here. I have teamed it with flare jeans, a floppy hat and bucket bag to stay with the “hippie vibe”.

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Blue print silk scarf
Blue cotton shirt
Sunglasses by Oakley
Floppy felt hat
NYDJ bootcut jeans
Low top leather trainer
Black hobo bag

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Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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Rita says:

24th April 2015 at 16:16

Beautiful jacket! I just wish suede were easier to clean! Here's a tip I heard from a friend, who said if you wear a suede top, always wear dress shields because perspiration stains will ruin the garment.
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  24th April 2015 at 17:37
  
  Good idea Rita. Thank you for sharing it with us
the hipsterette says:

25th April 2015 at 03:24

Boo hoo - the powder blue Biker jacket modelled by Twiggy on your carousel is sold-out.
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  25th April 2015 at 10:36
  
  Hi Hipsterett
  I can't believe that suede is selling so fast. I checked all the links just before I published. I don't think MandS is holding as much stock this year they seem to be selling out of certain lines quite quickly.
Wendy B says:

25th April 2015 at 13:12

I love suede bags with fringing on- where can I get one- any suggestions?
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  25th April 2015 at 16:02
  
  Hi Wendy B
  I am just preparing a post on "Fringes" featuring bags. I plan to publish next Friday to pop back then.