Leather dresses are a popular choice of women’s apparel. They are stylish, comfortable and long-lasting. Not all leather dresses, however, are made of the same material. While some of them are made of napa leather, others are made of suede leather. What is a suede leather dress exactly?
Overview Suede Leather Dresses
Suede leather dresses are characterized by their use of suede leather. They look like ordinary leather dresses. Most of them feature a top with a built-in skirt. Suede leather dresses are simply made of suede leather.
How Suede Leather Dresses Differ From Other Leather Dresses
Leather dresses can be categorized according to the type of leather from which they are made. Suede leather dresses are made of suede leather, whereas other leather dresses are made of alternative types of leather, such as napa leather.
If you’ve ever felt a suede leather dress before, you may recall it being fuzzy. Suede leather has a fuzzy texture that’s not found in other types of leather. This is because it’s a type of split leather. Suede leather consists of the innermost layer of an animal hide, which is turned upside down. The napped side of the hide is then exposed, resulting in a fuzzy texture. Suede leather dresses are made of suede leather, so they feature a fuzzy texture.
In addition to featuring a fuzzy texture, suede leather is somewhat thin. It’s thinner than other types of leather. All suede leather is made of an animal hide. Some manufacturers use deer hide, whereas others use of cow or goat hide to produce suede leather. Regardless, manufacturers use the innermost layer of the hide, so suede leather is typically thinner than other types of leather.
Benefits of Choosing a Suede Leather Dress
You can’t go wrong with a suede leather dress. Suede leather dresses offer several noteworthy benefits.
All leather dresses are soft. Suede leather dresses, though, are arguably softer than other types of leather dresses because of their fuzzy texture. They have a napped, fuzzy texture that makes them incredibly soft. As a result, you don’t have to worry about a suede leather dress causing irritation or discomfort. Suede leather dresses are comfortable to wear all day long.
When compared to other types of leather dresses, suede leather dresses often have a lower price tag. Suede leather is a type of split leather, and split leather is less expensive than other types of leather. Prices can vary depending on many factors. Nonetheless, suede leather dresses often cost less than other types of leather dresses.
Things to Consider When Choosing a Suede Leather Dress
You should consider the color when choosing a suede leather dress. Suede leather dresses are available in different colors. During production, manufacturers can dye them to achieve a specific color. Popular colors in which suede leather dresses are made include black, red, navy, yellow, olive and white. Of course, there are dozens of other colors from which you can choose, so don’t limit yourself to choosing a suede leather dress in one of these colors.
Some leather dresses have pockets. Others don’t have pockets. If you’re thinking about buying a suede leather dress, you should determine whether you want pockets. With pockets, you can carry small items in your suede leather dress. Pockets will also add a unique visual element to the suede leather dress. Nonetheless, some women prefer suede leather dresses without pockets.
Don’t forget to consider the length when choosing a suede leather dress. All suede leather dresses have a built-in skirt. The length of the skirt, however, may vary. Some of them have a short-length skirt that extends to about thighs. Other suede leather dresses have a medium-length skirt that extends to about the knees. And some suede leather dresses have a long-length skirt that extends several inches past the knees. You’ll need to consider the length when choosing a suede leather dress.
You should check the back before buying a suede leather dress. Most suede leather dresses have a zipper on the back. When putting on or taking off a suede leather dress, you’ll need to use the zipper. Choose a suede leather dress with a high-quality zipper, such as a brass zipper. It will last longer without getting caught or snagged in the suede leather material.
Something else to consider when choosing a suede leather dress is the sleeve style. Some suede leather dresses are sleeveless. The Dark Blue Suede Circle Leather Dress #755 depicted in the photo above, for instance, is sleeveless. Other suede leather dresses are sleeveless.
Tips to Maintain a Suede Leather Dress
After buying a suede leather dress, you’ll need to maintain it. Fortunately, suede leather dresses are easy to maintain. You don’t need to wash them. Instead, you can spot clean them.
If you notice a stain or blemish on your suede leather dress, use a damp washcloth to spot clean it. Take a clean washcloth and run it under lukewarm water. After adding a few drops of mild dish soap to it, you can then use the washcloth to spot clean your suede leather dress.
Suede leather dresses can attract lint. After all, they have a fuzzy texture that makes them a magnet for lint. The good news is that you can quickly remove lint from your suede leather dress by using a lint roller. Lint rollers feature one-sided tape. As you run it over your suede leather dress, it will catch and remove any lingering lint.
It’s always a good idea to read the care tag. Most garments come with a care tag, including suede leather dresses. The care tag will reveal instructions on how to clean, dry and maintain your suede leather dress. Since the instructions come straight from the manufacturer, you should follow them. Following the instructions on the care tag will preserve and protect your suede leather dress from premature damage.