How to Wear Suede in a Cool, Parisian Way This Fall

Woman wearing white maxi skirt, black sweater, and large suede tote bag.

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There are a few fabrics that will instantly elevate any ensemble, and suede just happens to be one of those. Similar to classic leather pieces, suede items bring a luxurious feel to any 'fit. Naturally, this is the reason why fashion people have gravitated toward the look over the last few seasons. If you're a fan of the fabric as well or want to introduce suede into your wardrobe and are looking for fresh outfit ideas, what's coming your way might be particularly intriguing. If you search "how to wear suede" with mixed results every year, don't worry—we've got you covered.

Below, we're showcasing a few impossibly chic ways to wear suede this season. Whether you're feeling suede boots and want a sleek outfit to try with them or have been loving all of those gorgeous suede jackets spotted on the fall runways, there's bound to be an ensemble that'll pique your interest. With all that in mind, keep scrolling to check out stylish outfits with suede pieces and shop inspired picks throughout.

Woman wearing suede jacket, white t-shirt, gray sweater, and white jeans with black bag.

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One of the easiest ways to wear suede this season is by throwing on your favorite suede jacket or blazer of choice over a slouchy sweater and jeans.

Woman wearing a tan suede jacket and leather pants.

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Try mixing elevated fabrics, like a tailored suede jacket and leather pants, and pairing them with sleek slingbacks.

Influencer wearing suede Birkenstock clogs with white jeans and black cardigan.

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Take your jeans and cardigan to the next level with the addition of beautiful suede clogs that are both cozy and incredibly chic.

Woman wearing a suede skirt with a color-block cardigan.

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A suede skirt teamed with a cardigan, especially this two-toned one, is so easy to wear to the office and post-work drinks with friends.

Woman wearing a suede jacket with a white tee and white jeans.

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Enhance your T-shirt and jeans with a stunning suede blazer.

Woman wearing white maxi skirt, black sweater, and large suede tote bag.

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An oversize suede tote looks impossibly chic when paired with a two-tone outfit complete with a sleek sweater and elegant maxi skirt.

Woman wearing suede jacket, white shirt, white button-down around waist, and neutral-colored silk skirt.

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Try layering a classic suede jacket over dimensional pieces, like a poplin shirt wrapped around the waist or silk bias-cut skirt.

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Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor whose work ranges from dissecting size inclusivity at fashion week to discussing how American Girl Doll meme accounts are the the answer to society's collective spiral. She's covered it all: Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, Roe v. Wade frontline protests, and the emergence of jorts (or jean shorts for the uninitiated). At Who What Wear, Ana is responsible for delivering smart, insightful, personality-driven shopping guides and trend features for a digital-first generation.Before joining Who What Wear, Ana was Glamour magazine's editorial assistant, where she focused on daily news and special packages, including leading the brand's 2022 Met Gala coverage. For more than half a decade, she has covered style, beauty, and digital culture for publications such as Paper magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Japan, and Allure, among others. Ana has been called a rising star in media by publications such as Nylon and Teen Vogue. (Her mother, meanwhile, calls her "the coolest person" she knows.)