i say yes. i think it depends much more on the color of the suede and the type of item it is rather than just it being the material. for instance, i wouldn't wear suede shoes/skirt/jacket in the summer but a suede bag is fine. like everyone said, keep it a light color though because brown suede (for example) screams fall. hope this helps!
Is it acceptable to wear a suede bag in the Spring & Summer?
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Some say yes and some say no. So I figured since I asked about a particular bag I had in mind I might as well show you the bag. This may change your opinion. http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd26/Gemini1982_photos/72d0f5b6.jpg
The image is taken from the ebay auction I won, it's not my own. I can post my own if the coloring isn't showing right. Just let me know.
The image is taken from the ebay auction I won, it's not my own. I can post my own if the coloring isn't showing right. Just let me know.
Just curious what others thoughts and opinions are on this. I feel like suede is a 'heavy' material and maybe should only be worn in the fall/winter. Am I crazy to think this? Would color also factor in to the equation as well?
It used to be no white after Labor Day, etc. However, suede, I guess depending on color, I feel should be left for the fall. If it's done in the white or celadon family then it can look good and gain character. Any brown/black in suede I really think should be left for the cooler weather as it gives off a heavier feeling.
I think a suede bag works depending on the color/shape of the bag and the color of the outfit. I can totally picture an all white summer outfit with a light brown/tan/beige suede hobo and matching sandals.
Suede in the summer? Sure, why not!
Suede in the summer? Sure, why not!
darker color suede, I wouldn't..... but if it's a lighter color and the bag's looks "light" overall, I might
it's entirely about the color. black, dark brown or dark blue suede, no. pretty much anything else, yes. suedes in the light brown family look very summery.
I think it might depend on the climate where you live. It gets so hot and humid here in the summer, that I would worry about the suede absorbing sun screen, or worse, sweat!
Suede is meant for autumn and winter wear. Just like corduroy, boucle and flannel in apparel, suede suggests a heaviness associated with the warmth needed for cooler weather. That said, there is a finer suede called nubuck (technically a suede) which is really the reverse side of very soft kidskin. The texture is very fine and it colors beautifully. You will sometimes see it is summer shoes and handbags and this type of suede in lighter colors and pastels are perfect acceptable. So really, it all depends in the density or nap of the suede you are talking about.