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WIW: Leopard & Leather

November 26, 2013

This outfit is a take on Angie's "pencil skirt with leather jacket" formula. I realize it's a bit heavy with the amount of black leather and won't be to everyone's liking. If I had time this morning, I would have switched my handbag to a red clutch but no time…

The outfit started with my leopard print pencil skirt to which I added my black knit tank and topped with my black leather blazer. I added sheer black hose and my ancient knee high black leather boots. They are not as refined as the new styles that are available now but these are very comfortable, fit well and will get me through one more winter. Handbag is black leather and jewelry is just my gold wedding band and a rose gold ring. Red lip of course!

What do you think? Does it work or is it just too much black leather? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Jacket & handbag: Danier Leather
Tank & skirt: Sears
Boots: Clarks

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42 Comments

  • replied 10 years ago

    Not too much leather in my books! You look great, Shannon.

  • Raisin replied 10 years ago

    A perfect amount of leather!  It's perfect for this chilly weather.  You look very sexy and chic.

  • lyn67 replied 10 years ago

    Plonk!:-)

  • Momo replied 10 years ago

    Awesome!

  • Neel replied 10 years ago

    You look slim and sexy! Can see noticeable weight loss in this outfit :) I don't know if this is too much leather .... but I just like the outfit and dont care :)

  • replied 10 years ago

    Looks great (and since you are not wearing it, can I have your "chicken soup" sweater?)

  • Joyce B replied 10 years ago

    It looks very pretty and the print of the skirt makes the outfit very happy looking.

  • dakotacheryl replied 10 years ago

    Fun and classy !!

  • gryffin replied 10 years ago

    Stunning as always Shannon!!  I love how you let the skirt take center stage!!

  • Mary Beth (formerly LBD) replied 10 years ago

    I love it :)    Wild and crazy and streamlined and gorgeous!

  • Jewell replied 10 years ago

    I think you look totally bad a$$ in so much black leather! Fun, Fab, and Sexy with the leopard!

  • E replied 10 years ago

    You look gorgeous in black and black leather! Love it. :)

  • MuseumGal replied 10 years ago

    Rawr!  You look amazing.

  • citygirldc replied 10 years ago

    Awesomely chic!!!

  • Parsley replied 10 years ago

    Not too much leather at all- you look perfectly fabulous!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    Wow! Thank you all so much :)

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    Not too much leather at all, Shannon. And you wear black well. You decided to wear a skirt today anyway - that's fun too, and you look fabulous. Loving the slightly longer hair. xo

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    Thank you Angie - I know a lot of black can be harsh, especially as we age. I guess I'm lucky that it works fairly well with my coloring. Will definitely still be wearing my skirts. No love lost there. Just my dresses I'm kind of off wearing these days. 

  • Ariadne replied 10 years ago

    Sleek, fierce and strong!

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    Got it. I'm more into skirts (than dresses) these day too, so high five.

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    You look great, Shannon. That skirt was one of the buys of the season! I would also love it with your red bag but this works to my eye as well. 

  • Beth Ann replied 10 years ago

    Ohh.... yum! 
    Not too much black!  This is very ladylike, actually.  You are on a roll, Shannon!

  • Amy replied 10 years ago

    Gorgeous!

  • MsMary replied 10 years ago

    I love this!  I think the skirt definitely freshens up the black and keeps it from being too much!

  • AviaMariah replied 10 years ago

    Too much black leather?  Never!  You look fab!!

  • Elizabeth P replied 10 years ago

    Too much black leather?  Not in your life!  This is one of my favourite outfits of yours, I think. 

    Saving for inspiration...  :)

  • catgirl replied 10 years ago

    Not too much leather at all!  At least not for me.  You look sleek and happy.

  • Debra replied 10 years ago

    You look fabulous, I love this outfit :)

  • JillG replied 10 years ago

    Love this outfit!  The leopard print really balances the black and the pencil shape is so flattering. 

  • replied 10 years ago

    Looks good! The skirt can hold its own with the black leather accoutrements!

  • rae replied 10 years ago

    I don't think it's too much leather at all. I guess I have never been a fan of leather with leopard, but that's my personal hang-up. The silhouette and colors look amazing on you!

  • JazzB replied 10 years ago

    Hey, its looking quite impresive and i am going to buy from http://www.paucileather.com/ve.....-women.php. Anyone having experience shopping from here. Please help me to buy it.

  • kkards replied 10 years ago

    YLF! love everything about this look!

  • Diana replied 10 years ago

    Not too much leather at all.  I love this, the textures are so rich and I daresay even warm.  I think it's the leopard that makes the black leather seem much warmer toned than is normal.  (Which is one reason why I'm obsessed with gold zipper boots, because I think gold hardware really makes black leather look warm as opposed to hard and cold.  Both are good but sometimes you want warm, you know?)

  • replied 10 years ago

    More love here.  I often worry about the too much leather question. I think it helps that you wear black so well.

  • LACeleste replied 10 years ago

    You look incredible Shannon!  Really pretty!  Great texture and beautiful smile!

  • Gigi replied 10 years ago

    Love love love this! I want to copy it, except I have none of the items but the boots. Darn.

  • Emily replied 10 years ago

    Rawr!  I like this, and I don't think there is too much black or leather! If anything, I would like it better if the skirt had a black background rather than white.  You look fun and classy.

  • Deborah replied 10 years ago

    I love this skirt and I think it breaks up the black perfectly.  Not that I think you can every have too much black or too much leather lol.  Stunning.

  • vipanchi replied 10 years ago

    Super chic! You look awesome!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    Thank you for your lovely comments ladies. You have made my day :)

    Diana - I agree totally about this particular leopard print being warm instead of cool. And it does relate to your gold zipper desire!

    I have a leopard print cardigan with a black background and love it but I like that this skirt has a light background - gives a totally different vibe.

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    Black and white fabulosity!

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I started playing dress up when I was 4 years old and haven't stopped since! My income doesn't match my tastes so it's all about figuring out how to thrift my way to a fashionable life while tossing in a few delectable items.