Why Everyone Is Wearing Suede This Fall—And the Chicest Ways to Style It

When the temperatures drop and fall dressing takes center stage, one fabric always finds its way back into our wardrobes: suede. Suede has been that fall fashion staple ever since it has been around. It brings that cozy, elevated feel to even the simplest outfits, making it the perfect texture to embrace when the seasons change.While it’s common to see suede generally in the fall, lately it’s absolutely everywhere, and I’m here to remind you that there are so many ways you can wear this texture. From suede mini skirts paired with oversized sweaters, knee-high suede boots, and of course purses.Suede is such a perfect fall trend because it brings a subtle touch of texture to any outfit. Shades like chocolate brown and deep burgundy make the material feel especially autumnal.Consider this your sign to give your fall wardrobe a suede refresh. Whether you go all in with a statement skirt or keep things simple with a chic suede bag, this is one trend that makes every outfit feel a little more luxurious. And if you need some inspiration, I’ve got you covered with some trendy looks below.Suede SkirtRaimonda Kulikauskiene//Getty ImagesThere is something so effortlessly chic about a suede skirt. It’s a fun piece I’d wear to work, but styled like the above makes for such a cute day or night time look. The addition of the colored tights and shoes elevates the whole moment, so if you’re a maximalist this suede look is for you.Suede BootsRaimonda Kulikauskiene//Getty ImagesThe simplest way to tap into the suede trend is with your footwear. There are so many popular suede shoes meant for the fall and winter season and these boots are the perfect ones.Suede HatRaimonda Kulikauskiene//Getty ImagesEven though I am not a big hat girl, a suede hat like this is a fun way to test the waters. It’s easy and adds to any fall outfit you’re building.Suede PurseMoritz Scholz//Getty ImagesAnother staple way to tap into suede is with accessories, specifically a good purse. This dark brown suede shoulder bag is so stylish and paired with the all-white outfit is a texture combo I’m obsessing over.Suede JacketEdward Berthelot//Getty ImagesOf course, no fall wardrobe is complete without a statement jacket. Suede blazers, like the one above, add instant personality to your everyday looks. They’re the kind of investment pieces that make getting dressed feel exciting, even on the busiest mornings.Aiyana Ishmael is the style editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. In her work, Aiyana focuses on the culture of fashion and how it intertwines and shapes the zeitgeist. She is an award-winning journalist from Miami, Florida, and a graduate of the historically Black university, Florida A&M. She is a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30: Media honoree, and her debut romance novella PASSING GAME is set to release March of 2027 (831 Stories/Simon & Schuster).