Fashion Leather By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on January 22, 2013 @ 05:13PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Time Inc Digital Studio Leather 01 of 06 WHY WE LOVE IT MCV (4) Though it's easy to play toughie, skins boast a newfound suppleness that gives you versatility. Treated more like a fabric than ever before, leather appears feminine, even practical, and wearable by all. HOW TO WEAR ITIn a full skirt, leather is supremely ladylike. As a blazer it's at home in an office. But whether you desire T-shirt casual or a major statement coat, go for a neutral or rich—not bright—color. Photos: (left to right) Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Proenza Schouler, Balmain 02 of 06 Kenneth Cole Collection Leggings Time Inc Digital Studio Kenneth Cole Leather Leggings, $595 03 of 06 Vince Dress Time Inc Digital Studio Vince Lambskin dress, $885 BUY IT 04 of 06 Raquel Allegra Top Time Inc Digital Studio Cotton, and suede, $468; at Barneys New York. 05 of 06 Bod & Christensen Jacket Time Inc Digital Studio Lambskin with patent leather trim, $520; nordstrom.com. 06 of 06 Timo Weiland Skirt Time Inc Digital Studio Leather with wool waistband, $520; at Barneys New York.