The proposition of the summer leathers we’ve been seeing on the runways for the past few seasons has always seemed a little questionable, if not completely daunting.

That is, until we saw Rachel Weisz donning a leather dress from See by Chloe’s Resort 2012 collection so effortlessly mid-summer.

Take a cue from the relaxed ease and classic, uncomplicated shape of her striped frock that’s got a kicky a-line hem to help your body breathe.

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Selected Femme Bella Leather Dress on SALE at ASOS

In a demure, lady-like shape with graphic ivory stripes, she takes the aggressive nature out of leather garb by updating a prim 60′s stand-by in the season’s must-have fabrication.

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Stylist’s Tips on How To Wear Leather:

• Look for leather pieces in basic/classic shapes
• Stick to neutral colors and solid skins
• For warmer weather, think about pieces that sit away from the body and save body-con numbers for later
• Leather pieces give off a certain attitude, let your leather pieces stand on their own by sticking to simple accessories, hair & make-up – Naveed Hussain

We pulled a few ladylike leather dress to help you transition into Fall. So chic, have a think:

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