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How to Style: Faux Leather

August 24, 2021

Our not-so secret solution to transitional dressing? Faux leather. 


The look and feel of the real thing, but better. Commando’s innovative Faux Leather features four-way stretch and recovery, the best part all styles are machine washable. 


A truly versatile fabric, Faux Leather is not only a favorite amongst style influencers, but celebrity stylists and their clientele. A kit staple, these styles have been worn by Demi Lovato, Gwen Stefani, Kourtney Kardashian, Camila Cabello and Ashley Graham.


Whether you’re looking for chic staples, or statement-making pieces, Commando offers a range of Faux Leather styles that can be dressed up or down. Scroll down for some major outfit inspiration featuring our favorite Faux Leather styles such as our Patent Legging, Crop Flare and our newest style; the Paperbag Pant.


The Faux Patent Leather Legging

We’ll preface that our Faux Patent Leather Leggings are worth the wiggle. 


An evolution of one of our most popular styles, the classic Faux Leather Legging; this high-shine style boasts four-way stretch and recovery which means it will hold its body-molding shape all day long, while our patented internal waistband smooths you out. 


Is this a bold look? Yes. But we promise this is a style you can easily dress up and down!


Photo courtesy of @girlswithgems | Photo courtesy of @flickbartlett


WFH gets a major style upgrade with our Faux Patent Leather Leggings, pair it with an oversized sweater and you are set; or when brunch is calling your name...pair our Faux Patent Leather Leggings with your favorite button down and textured outerwear piece.


Don’t be intimidated if our leggings look small, or feel snug when you first see them. We promise they are worth the wiggle - they will stretch and fit perfectly for an all day comfortable wear. Constructed with our patented signature, dig-free waistband, this technology is what makes our leggings, your favorite legging. Our high-rise signature waistband assists in offering a smooth finish and technical innovation to ensure no rolling, digging or binding occurs when you strut in this profound luxury basic.


The Faux Leather Crop Flare

Add a bit of flare to your look, literally. 


This style is slightly cropped above the ankle and features raw-cut hemlines and our patented internal waistband for that smoothing finish.


Photo courtesy of @stephanienmcintyre | Photo courtesy of @mercer7official


Transition to the office by throwing on your favorite oversized tee and your statement heels that have been tucked away for too long. Or, if you’re looking for your new weekend uniform, look no further as our Faux Leather Crop Flare with an oversized oxford is appropriate for just about anything you have planned.


The Faux Leather Crop Flare is perfect for any styling moment - trust us, they’ll become your go-to pant.


The Faux Leather Paperbag Pant

The newest introduction to the Commando Faux Leather lineup: the Faux Leather Paperbag Pant. This high-waisted style boasts a paperbag waist with a removable tie belt and a relaxed fit throughout the leg. It’s an easy styling piece that elevates any look that you’ll reach for time and time again.


Photo courtesy of @hedvigso | Photo courtesy of @stephanienmcintyre


Keep it cozy by tucking in your favorite sweater and throwing on an oversized pair of sunglasses. Looking to go monochrome? Texture is key - we love the combination of sumptuous soft Faux Leather and high-shine patent leather, tied together with an unexpected pop of white. 


So the next time you want to wear Faux Leather in an elevated way, but want to feel more relaxed and comfortable, make sure you have our Faux Leather Paperbag Pant. So easy, so chic. 


The Faux Leather Crop Top

Hear us out, a crop top deserves a spot in your weekly rotation - Commando’s Faux Leather Crop Top that is. We love how this top naturally molds to your shape, while the raw-cut edges lay flat for a crisp look. Available in an array of colors, this is the elevated top for when your favorite tee is just not cutting it. 


Photo courtesy of @maria.dusicka | Photo courtesy of @tatib_official


Our Faux Leather Crop Top in Black pairs perfectly with a white skirt for a romantic look, while the white Faux Leather Crop Top is the perfect alternative to your white tee for an effortlessly cool weekend look.


Whether it’s minimalist, streetwear, or elevated chic, the Faux Leather Crop Top can be paired with everything.  Our crop top is the best next luxury basic that you’ll want in all colors, as it’s easily packable and adds edge to any ensemble. 


We promise that once you slip into one of Commando’s Faux Leather styles you will feel amazing. Our standards: “How does it feel? How does it fit? How does it look?” because if you don’t feel good in what you’re wearing, how can you possibly feel confident?


All Faux Leather pieces are:

  • Thoughtfully produced
  • Have a real leather look and feel 
  • Four-way stretch and recovery
  • High resistance to pilling 
  • Ability for raw-cut finishes 
  • Machine washable 




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