Okay, I know the title isn’t true, because nothing beats a good leather jacket, but coming up with a good pun with the word leather was hard, so I went with the best option the pun generator gave me.  Anyways, as the season of dresses, Jack Rogers and Lilly Pulitzer begins, spring has finally sprung here at William and Mary. However, don’t let the fact that I go to school in the South fool you, it’s certainly a lot colder than a northerner such as myself would have thought. Waking up and getting ready for an 8:00 a.m. when it’s still 35 degrees outside can be challenging. Layering is certain a major key to success here when it will be 70 degrees by the time you’re done with lunch and you don’t have time to run home and change. A jacket or sweater is a must on days like today, and a great leather jacket can be an awesome layering piece and final touch to any outfit.
I found myself very inspired by the Alexander McQueen fall 2016 ready-to-wear collection. The combination of leather jackets with more feminine skirts and dresses was something I incorporated into my outfit. Additionally, finishing off an outfit with very ornate jewelry was another aspect of McQueen’s fall 2016 show that I utilized in my outfit. Ornate statement necklaces are a great contrast to an outfit with a relatively darker palette.
When putting together a spring look perfect for any time of day, I start with my focal piece, which is an olive green trapeze dress in this case. This dress is perfect for every season and is something every Fashionista should own in at least three colors. I decided to pair it with my favorite layering piece, my black leather jacket. Perfect for those cool mornings and lecture halls, this jacket is a great final trendy touch that goes great with just about anything. My leather jacket was one of my bigger fashion investments, but a great leather jacket can last forever and can be worn all the time, so I would recommend splurging on a nicer one. I opted to wear tights in light of the cooler morning temperatures and my new favorite pair of black booties. I finished off the look with a collar necklace, the perfect bold feminine touch to this look. A great necklace adds a great pop and final touch to any outfit, and is the perfect way to elevate any outfit to the next level.
Get My Look: 1. Trapeze dress. 2. Black booties. 3. Collar necklace. 4. Leather jacket.
