Leather

Forget (momentarily) what you would normally associate with leather wares — moto-inspired jackets, edgy rocker pants, and zipper-lined vests — and instead, get acquainted with Fall's new school of ladylike leather. The luxe material has gotten a makeover of sorts, the kind that comes with a totally refined, sophisticated polish. Tory Burch presented blue peplum-infused jackets (pictured) paired with matching fitted pencil skirts, Valentino offered up the ultimate in romance via delicate leather cutout sheaths, and Monique Lhuillier gave us an LRD with a retro-meets-sultry vibe. And with equally feminine leather driving gloves and wide cummerbund-style belts to complement each look, it's that much easier to achieve this slick autumnal glamour. We've culled a mix of pieces — at all price points — that reflect this ladylike state-of-mind, so just keep clicking to shop your favorites.

There are some trends that come and go like the wind; then there are those that come and claim their spot in the fashion arena. Black leather pants is one of those trends that came on strong and has been growing even stronger since. Everyone from Heidi Klum to Gisele Bundchen to Nicky Hilton to Kim Kardashian are helping black leather pants stay relevant by rocking them at the hottest events around town. In particular, J Brand has a couple pairs that stars are loving right now. Step inside to see a handful of Hollywood stars wearing black leather pants, then shop the edgy trend for yourself.

From the slick sleeves of our jackets to our new favorite kind of skinny pants, leather is quickly taking over our wardrobe staples. This season, the material — whether it be faux or the real deal — is cropping up on our favorite street stylers, celebrities, and runways, from Wang to Tibi. Now we're out to arm our closets with the very best in luxe (or at least, luxe looking) leather finds. Whether you're out for a sleek little leather dress, a great shearling-lined biker jacket, or a hot leather miniskirt to amp up your Fall look, we've got you covered with our 25 must-have pieces — and nothing over $500. Now remember:

• A great leather jacket is a worthy investment piece that will far outlast this season's trend-driven pieces.
• A faux leather legging offers a fantastic, seasonal alternative to the skinny jean, and you don't need to spend a fortune to find a pair.
• Look for leather details on tees and dresses. A leather sleeve, pocket, or lapel on a blazer is another way to cash in on the trend without committing to a solid leather piece.

We love the idea of wearing leather leggings in the Fall, not only because they're a great substitute to jeans, but they inject instant cool-girl appeal to just about any ensemble. That's why these Elizabeth and James Diedrick leather leggings ($895), are on the top of our Fall investment purchase list. The dark reddish brown hue is a standout color, yet earthy enough to pair with almost every hue. Secondly, we love the cool silver buttons and luxe textural feel; such attention to detail make this pair shine in the leather pants department. The price tag is no joke, but it's an investment worth making, because they're so versatile. To prove it to you, we styled them five different ways, starting off with this cute office-appropriate look and working to more festive, cocktail-ready ensembles. Just start clicking the slideshow to see (and shop) all of these amazing Fall outfit ideas!

The season to make the most of your leather pieces is upon us — from slick leather pants to cool-girl leather vests, this trend is perfectly suited to cooler, Fall days. So, we got to thinking — what if we wore leather every day for a week? Well, if we drew our outfit inspiration from these seven celebs, we imagine it would look pretty good. Inside, we've queued up looks from a few of our favorites — Rachel Zoe layering a leather jacket over a flowy maxi, Sienna Miller rocking skinny leather pants, and Olivia Palermo trying bright, berry-hued leather on for size. Click through for a full week's worth of styles to inspire your creativity — and your own covetable leather looks — then shop the key pieces.