Winter wear: Suede and Faux Suede

Hello, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

Suede and faux suede are great choices for fabrics to wear in the depths of winter,

 so I chose these textiles as the topic of today's post

 Do you know that faux suede is a synthetic micro fiber fabric

 that was invented as an alternative to suede in the 1970's?

Faux suede can be lighter and easier to work with for clothing than genuine suede,

and was made hugely popular by the designer Halston,

 who used it frequently in his creations throughout the 1970's

Faux suede comes in different weights, making it versatile and wearable during most seasons, 

 but you usually see it mostly used in the fall and winter. It has a nappy texture 

 and is a natural with heavier cold weather clothes

 It looks great with bulky sweater knits, denim, 

leather and of course, genuine suede

Faux suede have lots of uses, aside from clothing

and the textile has really boomed since it's discovery

and is now a favorite upholstery fabric, too. 

Anyway, for this post I am featuring both faux and genuine suede pieces from my closet 

First, a classic style faux suede blazer

 The deep turquoise color of this jacket is a bit unusual for the fabric,

as a lot of faux suede is dyed in natural earth tones 

I paired this bright, cheerful jacket with black and white for this wear,

with a high contrast black and white lace blouse underneath 

and straight leg, high waisted black denim jeans   

Can't we all use a pop of color in winter?

Carrying a black and white heart and dot print pleated fabric clutch bag

with a black belt and hairband to accessorize 

I chose minimal, sculptural silver tone jewelry to complement this outfit

A hinged sphere design bracelet and vintage stylized starburst or wreath shaped earrings 

More faux suede in a pair of black block heel tassel loafers

This net wintery outfit features both faux and genuine suede in one look!

The drapey open topper in a natural tan color is faux suede, detailed with a wide shawl collar

Worn with a vintage rusty red straight skirt with a front slit

This skirt rarely comes out of the closet

Although I like the skirt, it is very thick and heavy and I feel it is just too weighty for me 

  

Carrying a cream satchel bag 

The best part of the outfit is this vintage 1970's leather band bracelet,

with the "The Who" stamped into it

This style of bracelet was wildly popular in the 70's

not just stamped with the names of rock bands,

but with other sometimes painted motifs like flowers, as well 

I purchased this from a retro shop for a 70's themed party, some years ago

I wonder who originally bought this, and if it was band merchandise 

sold at a concert? Fun to speculate! 

Also wearing chunky silver tone textured hoop earrings

  

To finish the look,

supremely comfortable brown buckle and stud detail clogs 

The same ultra suede jacket worn back in 2019

I think I like this version better and I still have all the pieces

so I think I might recreate it

Hope everyone enjoys their week!