If you see something on the mannequin you like, buy it that day. Things sell out way faster when shoppers are able to get an idea of how to style it.

Check out more of our shopping tips in Style Section L.A.’s The Spiel blog.

All the leather jackets I tried on sold out online already. So I’ll just share my tips on shopping the leather at Forever 21.

1. Go for matte.
Skip anything shiny. Even though you’re wearing faux, you don’t want it to look fake. The sheen instantly cheapens the leatherette.

2. Simple is good.
These aren’t high-quality leather items from Milan. So when there are pleats or ruffles, it usually doesn’t turn out too well. Look for jackets and skirts that lay flat across your body.

3. Don’t buy this Studded Leatherette Jacket.
Spending $50 at Forever 21 is like spending $25 on a McDonalds premium salad just because it says premium. Get one of Forever’s cheaper jackets and have a DIY night or skip the studded jacket all together. A plain one goes with more outfits and you can get your punk in with these studded boots—or this studded handbag. You don’t want more than one studded item per outfit.

Tip #1: Always cut off the clear hanger straps before you wear anything.

It’s a dead giveaway that what you’re wearing only cost 20 bucks.

Enjoy the blog!
Sydne & Jennifer