It seems like leather shift dresses are been popping up everywhere.  From Zara last fall to Valentino this spring, leather comes in many styles and colors.  But no style more often than the shift, which is great for us short, non-super model types.

Here are a few photos of this great trend in women’s dressing, and one of those pieces that you can splurge on because undoubtedly, it will be “in style” forever!

Valentino, Spring 2012

Vince Leather Shift Dress, $795

Zara metallic leather dress, Fall 2011

Jennifer Aniston in Leather Shift Dress, Celine Fall 2011

Cacharel Knit-Trimmed Leather Shift Dress, price upon request