Fashion Shop the Trend: Colorful Suede for Spring By Wendy Wallace Wendy Wallace Wendy Wallace is a Brooklyn-based editor and director. She covers topics that focus on fashion, accessories, and jewelry. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on April 16, 2015 @ 11:16AM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Getty Images; Indigitalimages.com Traditionally, suede is a cold-weather textile, but this year, designers were feeling it for spring. Gucci and Derek Lam tapped the '70s for inspiration with suede skirts, while Chanel and Chloé gave us head-to-toe looks in the material. Still doubtful? Get "per-sueded" with our colorful spring picks, below. Could This Be Spring's Sexiest Skirt? Courtesy Look for suede that’s not too heavy in weight—it drapes beautifully. Tibi skirt, $1,195; tibi.com. Courtesy A quiet way to rock the gladiator trend. Zara sandals, $100; zara.com. Courtesy Culottes and suede are both huge for spring—work the trends simultaneously with this one piece. Topshop culottes, $280; topshop.com. Shop the Trend: Patchwork Courtesy Pair with a ribbed knit T-shirt for a subtle '70s vibe. Adam Lippes skirt, $1,430; net-a-porter.com. Courtesy The d’Orsay shoe is a updated version of the ballet flat. J.Crew flats, $138; jcrew.com. Courtesy Extend the life of this piece with tights and stacked-heel booties come fall. APC skirt, $690; apc.fr.com. Courtesy For a bold, statement piece, gravitate toward bright colors. American Apparel bag, $130; americanapparel.com. The 10 Best Trench Coats to Buy Now Courtesy Pale pumps elongate your legs—and bonus—suede is softer and more comfortable than leather. DVF pumps, $325; shopbop.com. Courtesy Layer over a sleeveless button-down or under a denim jacket. Theory dress, $715; theory.com. Courtesy Just the topper for high-waisted dark denim flares. H&M jacket, $249; hm.com. Shop the Trend: Nautical