I think there is a certain idea of what clothing can be leather - I think people assume if you are wearing leather as a top, that it’s going to be more rocker and not as useful for everyday wear. Sure, when I wear my leather pieces, I feel bad ass. But I can dress for work and feel confident in my choice. With the rise of faux leather and the materials they use, leather tops have become more mainstream. They can be full on blouses with puffy sleeves and wear more like a shirt than fitted. I bought this leather shell years back and have worn it in many ways. It’s sleeveless - I’ll show it off more in the video - and looks amazing with so many different outfits. I wear it to concerts with super skinny jeans and pumps. I wear it with a tight-fitting top underneath for a layered effect. And I wear it for work, too! I love speaking to groups or working with a client with a touch of leather to make me feel great about myself. I styled it today with a pair of drop-hem bootcut jeans and a black blazer. I accessorized with a pair of black booties and a skull tassel. It fits right in and says bad ass even when you are going for a more subtle look. I’ve linked a bunch of cute faux leather shells in my @liketoknow.it post for the day. Seriously, they are all priced low and I guarantee you that you will use it much more often than you think! #LTKVDay