Leather looks to suit everyone

Lilac tunic, £149 by Marks & Spencer, 0845 302 1234.
A great way to do leather and colour. Photograph: PR

Black A-line skirt, £100 by Marks & Spencer, 0845 302 1234.
Spans the ages with its A-line flattering shape. Photograph: PR

Long biker jacket, £350 by Whistles, whistles.co.uk.
A fresh twist on the classic biker – and long enough to keep your bottom warm. Photograph: PR

Tie waist jacket, £399 by Jaeger, 0845 051 0063, jaeger.co.uk.
A future classic, with a whiff of Yves Saint Laurent. Photograph: PR

Black trousers, £220 by French Connection, 020 7036 7200, frenchconnection.com.
For a bold look, team with a shaggy faux fur. Photograph: PR

Cream dress, £299 by Planet at John Lewis, johnlewis.com.
Smart but not stuffy. Photograph: PR

Purple biker jacket, £110 by Monsoon, monsoon.co.uk, 0844 811 0068.
Three trends in one: leather, zip and quilting. Photograph: PR

Black strapless dress, £28 by Red Herring at Debenhams, 0845 616161.
A purse- and vegan-friendly pleather homage to Angelina. Photograph: PR

Long gloves, £59 by Ted Baker, 0845 130 4278, tedbaker.com.
Leather for beginners: easily removed. Photograph: PR