How to Look Hot in Suede Skirts This Summer—Without Actually Passing Out From the Heat

By Leah Rodriguez

Dressing a little out of season in summer doesn’t mean you have to walk around with tiny beads of sweat rolling silently down your body. Last week we saw bloggers around the world making the case that suede skirts can work in the heat. In Paris, Alex layered a breezy button-up over her mini, while in Bavaria, Laura brought in some cooling balance in gladiator sandals and an off-the-shoulder top. See these and more ways to keep your suede skirt in rotation below.

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Alex C., shot in Paris for Alex’s Closet, via Lookbook.

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Laura Dittrich, shot in Bavaria for Fashion Landscape.

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Stephanie Ka, shot in Düsseldorf for Veja Du, via Lookbook.

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Isabel Selles, shot in London for Un Likely, via Lookbook.

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Shot in Vancouver for the August Diaries, via Chictopia.

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Andy Torres, shot in New York for Style Scrapbook.

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Shot in Amsterdam for Fashion Zen, via Chictopia.

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Karen, shot in New York for Where Did U Get That.

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Shot in Los Angeles for Initials L.A.

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Maristella Gonzalez, shot in Panama City for A Constellation.

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Shot in Vienna for Bees Wonderland, via Chictopia.


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