Stylist, wardrobe consultant and mastermind behind the “Wrong Shoe Theory”, Allison Bornstein talks a lot about the challenge of adding depth and texture to a look as we shed layers for summer dressing.
As counterintuitive as it may seem, I find myself gravitating to suede this time of year to provide some much-needed contrast and textural diversity to what can otherwise feel like a flat look. Given the constraints of a hot and humid NYC summer, shoes, bags and belts tend to be the most practical way to incorporate this traditionally fall/winter material.
My go-tos have been these green suede A.Emery Kinto flip flops in the color hazel suede (also like this style and find this brand to be super comfortable/great quality for the price point) and my old Khaite lotus chocolate brown suede bag (updated version here), which I originally got in the height of Fall but continue to wear in the warmer months to provide a bit more interest to a look when traditional layering isn’t an option.
I have also been reaching for these parchment colored suede Row Boheme Mary Jane flats to pair with oversized white and sun-washed denim.
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As we (sadly) enter the latter half of summer suede accessories feel like the ideal, easily justifiable purchase. The perfect transition material to begin to pepper into your wardrobe this July / August and then serve as a backbone staple during the fall and winter months.
I love everything about this recent look from Kallmeyer and find the green suede satchel (folded over so cool and effortlessly as a clutch) provides the needed textural punch.
I have my eye on this new suede Bindle Bag from The Row. I love the color of the suede, the size and the casual slouch of the shape.
I’ve recently been drawn to more feminine gladiator-esque sandals and find the way they sit higher above the ankle to be so flattering. This suede pair from Amanu caught my eye.
