Fashion

[Diamonds22]

Are they still in style & do you see women wearing them? I have some Linea by Louis Dell Olio & Dennis Basso. They look like new but are several years old. Should I wear them or donate them?  TIA.

[RetRN]

I think they look so nice but the cost of having suede and leather cleaned is not for me.

[Snicks1]

I have one Linea suede jacket I am still hanging onto. It's beautiful and looks new still, but honestly, I should donate it as it feels heavy when I wear it.
Sorry, I'm no help.

[Effie54]

My own opinion is yes, they're still in style. The reason you probably don't see many on the shopping sites is that it cost too much to manufacture a very nice well-made, suede and/or leather coat. They're using faux materials now, for the same price that the suede coat used to be years ago. I know, because I still have some from years ago and they're gorgeous. I would not donate them. I would absolutely keep them.

[ALRATIBA]

@Diamonds22 

I have the fur-lined suede that DB did years ago - I'm still wearing it.

Whether or not something is "in style" makes no difference to me.  

I've mentioned this often ... but after 12 years of school uniforms, I swore I'd never again dress like other people.

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ETA:  I also have the black embroidered suede with knit sleeves that Bob Mackie did years ago ... I wear that often in Fall before it get's too cold for it.  I can't tell you the number of times I've been stopped by strangers on the street commenting on the jacket.

[Effie54]

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@ALRATIBA wrote:

@Diamonds22 

I have the fur-lined suede that DB did years ago - I'm still wearing it.

Whether or not something is "in style" makes no difference to me.  

I've mentioned this often ... but after 12 years of school uniforms, I swore I'd never again dress like other people.

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ETA:  I also have the black embroidered suede with knit sleeves that Bob Mackie did years ago ... I wear that often in Fall before it get's too cold for it.  I can't tell you the number of times I've been stopped by strangers on the street commenting on the jacket.

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Both of those pieces sound so nice! I miss Bob Mackie. His work was amazing. Wear them well! 

[skatting44]

Yes, I wear mine , although I do have to check the  weather report

[Greeneyedlady21]

I have a suede jacket that I got for a steal price from Nordstrom Rack, 30 something dollars. It's a beautiful color, like a teal but with more green than blue in it. Can't wait for the first cooler Spring day to wear it.

[lovepink]

I consider them a classic; especially from those Designers (sure miss Louis). I have several and will keep them forever.

[Trinity11]

I have a genuine suede coat from Lord and Taylor...Circa 2004. It was $99 and it looks brand new. I bring it out Spring and Fall.🌺