#fromjean

[rampents]

the clinic, jean. @fromjean

Muz winces, his boot scuffed and ankle protesting with every step. The twist in his ankle had been minor at first. Out scavenging and being unlucky enough to catch some uneven ground, but now it felt like his whole foot was throbbing in rhythm with his pulse. Muz leans against the doorway, and clears his throat.

'Got a minute?' he asks, voice low but laced with a faint humour he likes to keep handy. 'Ankle’s arguing with me. Figured you’d settle the score.'

[rcmpcrt]

"no go ahead," he said as he winced a bit as she touched it. "there was no puss, but it was red for a bit then turned to a light shade of pink, now it looks how it does." maybe he should have stopped by sooner, "it does feel tight," he said as he pointed to the spot above and next to where it was hurting. "I just don't want it to be anything that'll mess with the flow. so lie to me if you must."

"do you mind if i touch it?" she asks, leaning in to get a better look at the scar, wanting to feel how tender it is. "if i had to guess without any proper testing, i would say that it could be inflamed, possibly didn't heal properly so the skin is tight." god, she wished they had a lab here, it would be way easier to know what was going on inside his body. "has there been any puss coming from it? if not, it's probably not an infection."

[blakelysco-pilot]

The Trees Keep Growing

From the Love Letter Series

Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal x Josephine Harris (OFC)

All’s fair in love and war. When Croz is out for the count, Rosie is left to navigate D-Day without his best friend. While things are changing rapidly in East Anglia and in the course of the war, the same could be said for Jo back home. While Rosie has Harry Crosby by his side, Jo is never far fromJean Crosby. The pair embark on a new adventure that leaves their respective airmen both baffled and impressed. Who says that the boys are the only ones who can be part of the war effort?

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Spring had turned to summer at Thorpe Abbotts and with the time that passed since Rosie’s reenlistment, he found himself struggling. He would often contemplate whether he had made the right decision in staying when his entire crew had taken their ticket home. Back to safety, their families, their wives and sweethearts; they had gone back to someplace that brought happiness. Rosie would often need to conjure up a vision of happiness in his mind in order to even feel a single ray of it some days. Despite having friends on base, it sometimes stung a bit more than he wanted to admit that he felt guilt after the fact. Guilt for not following his crew, guilt for not going home to his worried Ma, and most of all he felt the guilt that came with knowing he was keeping Jo waiting longer than she should have. He thanked whoever was up there watching over him that he had found love in a woman who remained waiting, but he hated that he was making her do it. 

Thankful that she had found sisterhood with Jean and now, Juliet, he knew she was doing what she could to stay occupied, however he wondered how long she could remain occupied with simply afternoons with Jean or lunch with his mother. He could tell in her last few letters that she desired more- more excitement in her life, more adventure, and he knew that if he had taken the ticket home, he’d have been able to do that for her by now. Instead, he remained here, fighting with the others who either hadn’t made the required mission count,or were also devout to stay and finish the fight. 

He found a brother in Croz, who’s own wife was also at home waiting, and friends in Ev Blakely and James Douglass. The four of them, all newly promoted Majors, stuck close to each other. All part of what was now considered the Old Regime, along with Jack Kidd, they kept the 100th breathing. The Red Cross girls were there every morning with fresh coffee and donuts and smiles on their faces, but Rosie had begun to notice that they didn’t joke with the new fellas the way they used to with the original airmen. Most of their friends had either died or were being held in the Stalag, and outside of him and the Majors, the girls stayed clear of creating friendships with replacements. He couldn’t say he blamed them. Val had been an immediate sense of home for him when they met so many months ago; her Brooklyn accent and bright smile set him at ease that first night in the officers club, and because of her closeness with the others, he and his original crew had been welcomed into that fold with open arms. He was thankful for that familial bond that was created amongst friends, but now he was ready to bring all of that back home and carry on with his friends with Jo by his side. 

Things were changing, and fast. He knew that with the invasion of Western Europe on the horizon they would either be close to the end of the war, or prolonging it even further, but what he hadn’t counted on  realized how fast things at home were changing as well. When Croz came bursting through the door of the office he shared with Blakely, mail in hand, and running on fumes and no sleep, he had assumed something big was percolating in the Operations office.  

“Christ, Croz, where’s the fire?” Blakely mumbled, cigarette wedged between his lips, barely looking up from the papers on his desk. 

“Mail call fellas!” He frantically waved the envelopes in his hand, gesturing to Rosie with a nod of his head and a smile. 

“Do you ever sleep, or are you taking on a job with APO too?” Rosie joked, snatching the letter from his friend and immediately smiling as he saw Jo’s perfect cursive on the envelope. 

“Just doing Tattie a favor,” Croz rolled his eyes, dropping the envelope for Blakely on his desk next to his coffee. “Ev, one for you.”

“Thanks buddy.” Ev waved him off, again, not looking up. 

Rosie nodded, retreating to his desk with the envelope in hand and a smile on his face. Without waiting for the other two men to open theirs, or offer their privacy, he tore into the seal of the envelope and pulled out Jo’s letter. 

The paper smelled faintly of her perfume, a fresh floral scent that immediately brought a smile to his face. Eyes closed, he lifted the paper to his nose and gently inhaled, letting the scent of her take him back. Back home, to safety, to happiness, to her. Unfolding the paper, before he could even read a single line, a small square photograph fell out and onto the desk. It was face down, and he noticed she had written on the back Jean and I at Coney Island. Flipping it over, there was a photo of Jo, and Jean Crosby, standing in front of The Cyclone. Their sunglasses were shielding their eyes, but their smiles were bright. His Jo, the smile on her face, and Jean standing where he felt he should have been. Or, that he and Croz should have been there with them together. 

“Croz, c’mere!” He looked up from the photograph, but was met with the retreating form of Harry as he exited the room, the door slamming shut behind him. 

“He’s a mess,” Blakely groaned, his own mail still in the envelope on his desk. “Whatcha got there?”

Rosie handed over the small photo to Blakely, the pilot careful not to get too close with his cigarette, let it rest in the ashtray on his desk before bringing the picture closer so he could get a good look. 

“Is that Coney Island?” He looked over at Rosie, one side of his mouth curved in a half smile. 

“Yea, usually we go every year and I drag her on the Cyclone with me.”

“Jeez Rosie, you take that poor girl on that thing?”

“I think she secretly enjoys it,” Rosie laughed. “Otherwise she’d have put her foot down a long time ago. Or my mother would have given me a smack.”

“Val says that thing is scary,” Blakely laughed, handing the photo back to Rosie. “Said Curt used to drag her on it when they were kids.”

“From what she’s told me about him, that sounds about right.” Rosie laughed, turning back around in his seat so that he could dive into his letter from Jo. 

My dearest Robbie,

It’s summer in New York, and I miss you terribly. I have some exciting news, though, and I do hope you haven’t already heard it from Harry- par for the course though if you have, since I heard your big news from Pappy. I’ve taken on a job with Jean at the War Department in the city, working on the switchboard! And will be moving in with Jean until you and Harry return. Though, by the time you get this letter I’ll probably have already started working and will be moved into the Crosby home. My father put up a bit of a fight, but in the end, I’m not sure I need to tell you that he softened up and let me go. My mother won’t say how she did it, but I know she did something. 

Jean and I spent so often shuttling between her home and mine, it just made sense when she asked. Having someone to talk to at night who is going through the same things makes a world of difference, and I’m so glad I can be there for her. She’s been in their home now for over a year, all alone and I’m not quite sure how she managed. It will be nice to have a roommate, and if things work out, Juliet may be coming to spend some time with us this summer as well. Lord knows she’s missing John Brady terribly and could use the distraction now that school is out, so when Jean and I spoke with her last, we suggested a bit of a getaway for her. 

I quite like it in the city, Robbie, so you would not have to twist my arm much to move here once you return. We’d be much closer to our friends than if we stayed in Flatbush, though I fear our mothers would miss us terribly (even though we’d be a cab ride away). I am dreaming of those days, Robbie. I pray this war is over soon so that we can begin again as we were meant to. 

I know I said it before, but I do miss you, so much my darling. Summer days are bright, and warm, but there’s such a din over each day that you’re not here. By now, we’d have been to Coney Island at least once, and you’d have taken me to ride the cyclone. Against my will, I might add! You’ll be happy to know that Jean and I rode it on our visit a few weeks ago and it’s still as frightening as ever. But the beach was wonderful, even if we only dipped our toes in the water, and the cotton candy was sweet. The only thing missing was you (and Harry). I hope that by the time next summer arrives, we can carry on as usual with our friends. I do hope you like the photograph I sent along- no need to fight Harry for it, Jean sent him the same. 

We also had Juliet with us on our day out, as well as a friend of hers from home, Ruthie. What a sweet girl she is, and I hope we get to see more of Ruthie over time. It’s very sweet that she and Jules remained friends from school until now. Have you had any word from John Brady and the rest of the fellas that are stranded? Juliet mentioned that her last letter from John had been a few weeks ago now- I can’t imagine the post is very reliable in Germany, especially where he is. I pray they all find their way home safely, and soon! 

Speaking of friends, Pappy wrote to me again. Much less frantic this time. It seems I’m not the only one missing you, though for different reasons entirely, my love. He wasn’t sure if he should write to you on base, assuming you’d be busy with your new crew, so he wanted to let me know he and the rest of the Riveters all arrived home safely, so I’m passing that news on to you. I think it would make Pappy’s day if you wrote to him when you had a moment. I’ve already done the same. 

How is your new crew doing? Have you been able to bond with them, or is it so entirely different from the boys? Your new copilot has big shoes to fill, in my opinion, and I know you’d never tell him that, but it’s true, Major. 

My darling, I’m counting the days until we’re together again, and praying that each time you’re up in the clouds you return safely. I fear that I may never recover should anything ever happen to you before I’ve had a chance to hold you in my arms again, and even then. Please, come home to me soon, Robbie. We have a life to start living together. 

Sending you all of my love, hugs and kisses. 

Your Jo

Rosie read the letter again before letting the paper fall to his desk. Leaning back in his chair, he scrubbed his hand over his face, feeling the effects of Jo’s words; her updates from home, stories of time spent with friends, and how much she missed him. The eager way she described wanting to begin their life always left him feeling an empty pit in his stomach, willing the days to pass him by so that he was closer to those promised days of dancing in the kitchen, building their life together. 

Letters from her always left him feeling a certain way about reenlisting, the guilt creeping into the edges of himself, telling him that he was stupid and could have been home with his girl by now. He would resolve to tell her in every letter, any chance he could, that he was fighting for her, for their future, and he would be home with her as soon as he could. He fought because he loved her, and needed to keep her safe. It was those words to her that would subsequently smother the guilt each and every time. 

“Rosie, you good?” 

Shaking his head, he turned to find Blakely staring at him, now finished reading his own letter, and he realized he must have lost himself in the moment. 

“I’m good,” He nodded. “Just….”

“Missing home?”

“Missing Jo.” Rosie sighed. 

“Figured as much. What’s going on back home? Anything exciting?” Blakely’s attempt to get him to talk about it was kind, and Rosie realized after a beat that his friend was asking because he cared. Because his Jo had become friends with Val, and they were now intertwined and would be far beyond the days of war. 

“Jo moved in with Jean,” Rosie laughed, watching as Blakely’s eyebrows shot up, a look of surprise on the pilot's face. “And they both took a job on the switchboard with the War Department.”

“Croz know this yet?” 

“I’m assuming it’s in the letter he got from Jean.”

“Give him a minute and he’ll be through the door like a bat out of hell.” Blakely shook his head, laughing. 

“Honestly, has he slept at all?”

“Can’t really say, but it’s grating on Doug’s nerves. Says he keeps making all these mysterious phone calls to someone called a Subaltern?”

“Not good,” Rosie shook his head, already knowing that Croz had something going on with a woman in London, but unsure if Everett and Douglass knew the same. “He’s gotta sleep, it’s been three days now, and we’re not getting through this if we don’t.” 

“We should send in the big guns.” Everett grinned a devilish grin, and Rosie knew he was thinking of something troublesome. 

“Pretty sure Jack would just drag him to his rack kicking and screaming.”

“Not Jack,” Ev shook his head. “Olive and Val.”

“That’s a terrible idea.”

“No, the uppers Smokey keeps giving him are a terrible idea.”

“Okay fair.” Rosie chuckled, but stopped as Jack Kidd’s voice rang out through the Operations office, the Air Exec sounding more panicked than he usually did. 

“That's not good…” Rosie groaned, standing from his desk and making a beeline for the door, Blakely hot on his heels. 

“Nope…”

As they emerged from the office, they were greeted by a crowd of people gathered in the middle of the room, Jack Kidd and Douglass crouched on the ground next to Harry Crosby, who was face down and passed out. 

“What happened!” Rosie called out, not wanting to crowd him more by joining them. 

“He was in my office, slurring about how he had more to do,” Jack sighed, standing to his full height. “Stumbled out after refusing to go to bed, and passed out.”

“You call Smokey?” Rosie looked at Jack, already knowing the answer. 

“Yea, said we need to let him sleep it off.”

“We?”

“Yes, so would you get him off the floor and into a jeep?”

Rosie exchanged a look with Blakely who turned to Douglass, the three of them silently arguing over who would be the ones to carry Harry Crosby out of the Operations office and outside to a jeep, and then, get him undressed and into bed. Jack sent all three of them, if only to get them out of his hair and stop the arguing. 

They were on the heels of D-Day and Croz was out for the count. 

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“What the hell happened to him!” 

The jeep rolled to a stop outside the Officers Hut, Rosie behind the wheel while Douglass tried his best in the back to keep Croz from falling over onto him. Tattie and Helen were walking past with a stack of mail from APO when the boys approached the hut, eyes wide as they saw Harry slumped over. 

“Stupid son of a bitch passed out.” Dougie groaned, pushing him off his shoulder again as Rosie hopped out of the jeep and around to the back to help him. The pair of them lifted Croz from the jeep, Rosie holding his ankles while Doug held under his arms. 

“Jesus Christ,” Tattie groaned, moving to pull the door open for them. “You need me to get Smokey?”

“No, Smokey said he’s gotta sleep it off.”

“Does one usually sleep off a coma?” Helen followed the boys into the hut, knowing no one was in there at the moment, and also that neither Rosie or Douglass were going to get Harry out of his uniform and into bed properly. 

“Helen, you shouldn’t be in here,” Rosie turned to her. “We can get him sorted out.”

“You’re going to take his clothes off, Rosie? Douglass?” She fixed them both with a look that had Tattie following her inside, the pair of them quickly shooing the boys out of their way as they made quick work of getting Harry out of his uniform and under the covers. 

“Go on, we can sit with him for a bit.” Tattie ushered them out of the way and towards the door of the hut, a stern look on her face. 

“Tattie, we can’t leave you girls in here.”

“Then someone better go tell Colonel Bennett that Croz is half dead and you two can’t keep an eye on him.” Her arms were crossed over her chest and her eyebrow was raised so far it almost disappeared into her hairline. Rosie knew that arguing with Tattie, head of the Thorpe Abbotts  Red Cross girls was never a good idea, but now, they were being given orders from Tattie Spaatz, General’s daughter. 

“We’ll let him know.” Rosie sighed, taking Doug by the elbow and leading him out of the hut.

“Good,” Tattie nodded, pulling up a chair from one of the desks in the hut next to Harry’s bed and promptly taking a seat. “Might be best to put an MP somewhere to let guys coming in and out of here know I’m here.”

“Noted, Tat… thanks for staying with him.”

“Of course,” Her face softened to a smile, and Rosie knew that Harry was in good hands. “This son of a bitch better wake up soon or he’s going to miss all the action.”

“You ain’t kiddin!” Doug crowed as he followed Rosie outside and back to the jeep. 

Once outside, Rosie stopped to actually take stock of everything in the last half hour, and he couldn’t stop himself when he started laughing. Elbows resting on the side of the jeep, he let himself have a good, long laugh; something he hadn’t had done since Pappy and the boys all left for home. Something he didn’t think he could do without his friends, until suddenly he realized, he was still with his friends. 

“I can’t believe he passed out…”

“This is going to spread like wildfire,” Doug shook his head, lighting a cigarette amidst his own laughter. “Harry Crosby, greatest navigator, passed out in the Ops office.”

“The greatest navigator was just put to bed by Tattie Spaatz.” Rosie added, trying to calm himself before they went back to their offices. 

“Now that is funny,” Doug barked out a laugh. 

Rosie spent the next two days juggling the invasion of Western Europe both on the ground and in the skies, and sitting with Harry while he remained asleep. They had all taken turns watching over him, especially when Rosie had to fly, so the Red Cross girls would slip into the unoccupied Officers Hut and sit by him, waiting for any signs that he may be coming back into the conscious world. It was Saturday morning when Rosie had woken, and looking over to the rack next to his, saw that Harry was still asleep. He went about getting showered and dressed, and slipped out to the Clubmobile for a quick coffee from the girls. 

He found Val and Olive at the window, Meatball tied to the pole outside. The husky perked up immediately upon seeing him, and Rosie stopped to shower him with affection before carrying on with his morning. 

“Hey Meatball, hey pal, yea you having a good morning buddy? I bet you are, soaking up all this sunshine and hanging out with the ladies.”

“Oh he’s quite the ladies man,” Val called out to him, and when he looked up he could already see her preparing him a cup of coffee. “Not sure what he’s going to do when DeMarco comes back.”

“Howl and complain about it for a bit I’d imagine.” Rosie chuckled, standing and crossing the distance to the window of the Clubmobile. 

“Morning, Rosie.” Val smiled, handing him the coffee and a newspaper that he hadn’t asked for, but was grateful for regardless. 

“Heya Val,” He nodded. “Thanks for the paper.”

“Figured you’d need something to read while you’re sitting with Sleeping Beauty.” She rolled her eyes good naturedly. 

“Thanks, I’ll get to it after I write Jo. I owe her a letter. She wrote before D-Day and with everything going on here, I haven’t had a spare minute.”

“Rosie…” She fixed him with a look. “Don’t leave that sweet girl waiting for you any longer, I’m sure she’s worried. They’ve been reporting on the invasion back home round the clock, so I’m sure she’s heard enough of the news by now.”

“Yea,” He sighed, knowing Jo was probably worried sick.  “I ought to write to Jean too, and let her know that her husband slept through the invasion.”

“I’ll take care of that. You worry about Jo, yea?”

“Yea, thanks Val.”

“What are friends for, if not to tell them your husband neglected to sleep and is now in a self inflicted coma.” She shrugged. 

“I’m starting to wonder if we should get Smokey to come look at him,” Rosie confessed. “This is three days now, and he hasn’t budged.”

“Give it till tonight,” She conceded. “If he hasn’t woken up, we can pop in on Ole Doc Stover and see what else we can do.”

Rosie made his way back to the Officers hut with a prayer in his head and a plan to put pen to paper and write to Jo. Val had been right, he was sure of it. News of the invasion had made its way to the states and was being reported round the clock; he should have realized sooner that she would be worried. Especially now with her new job, who knows what she was hearing as it passed through the switchboard, or as she walked through the halls of the War Department. 

I’m sorry for neglecting your letter for so long, my sweetheart…

__________________________________

The sun was still shining brightly by the time Jo and Jean got off the bus, another week of work at the War Department under their belts. When Jo had talked about getting a job, after Jean had offered her a room in her house, Jean had wasted no time in getting on board with her plan. Initially, Jo had wanted to contribute to living with Jean- even if it was just the occasional bill and some groceries. So the pair of them had settled into the most comfortable routine of living together, taking the bus to work in the morning, and then either having dinner at the Automat or picking up groceries to cook at home. At night they would listen to the radio, gossiping about the women who worked on the switchboard with them, or writing letters to Rosie and Harry. What had started out as a friendship forged between two women whose sweetheart and husband were stationed overseas together, had turned into a sisterhood. Quite frankly, Jo couldn’t picture not having Jean in her life; and it was only right that both Rosie and Harry, thick as thieves and best of friends in the Eighth Air Force, would come home to their sweethearts much the same.  

“Do you want to pick up dinner or do you feel up to cooking?” Jean asked as they walked up the block in the direction of their house. 

“What do we have in the icebox? Anything worth rushing home for?”

“We have that casserole Mrs. Rosenthal dropped off when she came by.”

“Oh Jean, that can’t still be good,” Jo scrunched up her face. “It’s Friday, no, let's pick up something at the Automat and bring it home.”

“You would have said that even if we had something worthwhile at home.” Jean teased, bumping her shoulder to Jo’s as they continued on past their block to where the Automat was. 

“Who wants to cook on a Friday!” 

By the time the pair returned home, dinner in hand, the sky was just beginning to turn that delightful golden color that only comes with warm summer nights and clear skies. It wasn’t late, not by any means, and so once in the house, Jean had set to making them both a cocktail while Jo sorted through the mail before dinner. It was a simple routine, but one that kept the pair of them happy given the circumstances. From the kitchen, Jo could hear the methodical clanging of the shaker as Jean measured and poured, the telltale sound of her stocking feet padding back into the kitchen to retrieve the olives that they kept in the cooler. 

“Almost forgot!” Jean victoriously held up the jar before retreating back to the living room. 

As Jean began vigorously shaking the martini’s she had prepared, Jo picked up the stack of mail that had been on the floor, on the other side of the front door, when they got home, and began shuffling through the envelopes and catalogs. Woolworths, Macys, the electric company, ahh, there it was, letters from Thorpe Abbotts! 

“Mail call!” Jo hollered with her head sticking out of the entrance to the kitchen, the young woman jumping back as Jean rounded the corner with two glasses in hand. 

“Oh lovely,” She passed one off to Jo before moving further into the kitchen to sit down at the table. “I love when there’s mail from the boys!”

“Me too,” Jo took the seat opposite her, glass next to her on the table, she pushed the miscellaneous mail off to the side, and kept the small stack of letters in front of her to dole out appropriately. “Let’s see, one from Major Crosby, for Missus Crosby.”

“Josephine!”

“What, I know you sign your letters from Mrs. Jean Crosby.”

“Go on, what else have we got there?” She rolled her eyes,taking a sip of her drink. 

“Hmm, oh, from Val to Jean!”

“Oh, how sweet of her!” Jean smiled, accepting the two envelopes from Jo. “Is there mail from Rosie as well?”

“Yes,” Jo sighed in relief at seeing his penmanship scrawled across the envelope. “And one from Juliet for the both of us.”

“We can read that one together,” Jean nodded. “Come on, let’s get dinner on the table and we can tear into these letters.” 

They made quick work of getting dinner out of the takeaway bag and onto plates, moving with a bit more haste than they might after a week of work. Anxious to hear from both of their boys, the club sandwiches and french fries were plated almost haphazardly before they were back in their seats. The sandwiches remained untouched, but the french fries were picked over slowly, one by one, as their mail was devoured in place of the main course. 

My dearest Jo, 

Sweetheart, I’m sorry for not writing sooner. I fear I neglected your latest letter far too long with all that was going on over here in the last weeks. I’m sure by now the news of D-Day has reached the reporters back home and you’ve heard it told over and over on the radio. Before you worry too much, I promise you I am fine, and unscathed from my flights during that day. The crews that we trained, and all of the planning and maps that took up days and nights, did not go without success. Things here seem to be shifting in our favor and I am feeling good about it. We all are. A lot of the new fellas celebrated the invasion in the Officers Club, but I chose to stick close to my regular crew of friends. We found a quiet spot out on the airfield and had a toast- it felt bittersweet to be celebrating such a big accomplishment with so many of the boys who helped get us there, trapped in Germany, or worse, not with us any longer. 

Speaking of those not here, I wrote to Pappy after hearing that he had written to you. He’s good in that way- now that he’s home he will probably continue to write to you, if only to make sure you have a friend other than Jean and myself. I’m sure he’s happy to be back home with his family, but I’d be remiss to say you were right, and no one could fill his shoes in my Co-Pilot’s seat. If anything, I laugh a bit less when I’m up in the air, because he always had some kind of witty remark. 

Rest assured, I do laugh, though not the way I’ve spent many a day doing with you. I feel bad for saying I had a good laugh at Harry’s expense, but rest assured he’s alright now. Our friend got a bit too invested and determined in the planning leading up to the invasion, and thought he could go three days without sleep. He was surviving on copious amounts of caffeine and uppers from the med hut until it was just too much. Harry collapsed, face first, in the middle of the Operations office. Surrounded by everyone in there, Douglass and I had to carry him out and into a jeep. The whole ride back to our hut, Douglass kept Harry from toppling over onto him, until we finally hauled him into bed. Thankfully, Helen and Tattie spared us having to get him, uh, changed for bed. Harry was out cold for three days- Val says it was a mini coma, but we’ll never know. Meatball spent three whole days curled up on the foot of Harry’s bed while we all rotated who sat with him. The girls were so good, and took shifts while the fellas and I continued working. If you’re wondering what caused me to laugh so hard, it was that our head navigator was stripped down to his skivvies and put to bed by General Spaatz’s daughter. Jean should have received a letter from Val letting her know Harry is alright but I didn’t want you hearing secondhand. 

Now, the most important part of this letter, darling, is to tell you that you looked absolutely stunning on your beach trip, and I will forever be remiss that I wasn’t there to see it in person. You rode the Cyclone without me? Jo, how did you ever let Jean talk you into that? You put up a fight when I do it! Did you girls ride any of the other attractions, or go into the fun house? I think that’s sweet that Juliet made the train ride into the city to spend a day with you girls. How did you get on with her friend Ruthie? If she’s anything like Juliet, I’m sure you adored her just as much. I also want to hear all about your new job on the switchboard! What made you decide to go out and get a job? I’m so proud of you honey pie, and I bet you’re also having the time of your life living with Jean. I know you two enjoy spending time together, and I already told Croz, we’re going to be spending a lot of time together once we get home, simply because I believe you and Jean are already inseparable. 

Seeing you at the beach, it's made me miss you just so terribly, Jo. My days have been mountains of paperwork as of late, and the occasional flight. I don’t get up into the sky as much as I used to, which is both good and bad. It keeps me on the ground, being in Operations with the fellas, which I know you’re thrilled for because it keeps me safe. I am too, darling, because I promised you I’d come home to you safe and in one piece. I fully intend to keep that promise to you. But I can’t lie that I find a thrill with being up in the clouds, and I wish I could explain it better than that. It’s a thrill. Like when we ride the Cyclone and you scream your head off, and clutch my hand until I think you’re going to break it. You’re petrified every time we get on, but by the time we’re back on the ground you’re laughing like it’s the first time I took you on all over again. 

I miss that laugh, sweetheart. I wish I could have bottled it up and taken it with me over here. I doubt I would ever have a sad day on base if I could hear you laugh every day. I can admit to you that sometimes I feel a bit envious of guys like Blakely & Douglass who are so lucky to have their sweethearts here with them. I’ve seen them both have terrible days, reports on top of reports, and as soon as one of the girls pops into the office with coffee for everyone, their entire expression lightens up. While I take such comfort in knowing you’re 

home and safe, I do so wish I could spend my days with you, or at the very least my nights. Curled up in a big armchair in the Officers Club, sitting by the fire, a cocktail before bed and maybe a dance. I dream of being back at Minton’s with you, honey, and can’t wait to take you for a spin on that dance floor. Counting the days until we’re together again, Jo. Until we can have a place of our own, and everything you’ve ever dreamed of. I’ll make sure of it.  

All of my love, forever.

Your Robbie

Jo read the letter over again, eyes watering as they always seemed to do when she’d get a letter from Rosie. There was always something bittersweet in those letters; his constant declarations of love to her, and the anecdotes of life on base. She really felt for him this time, not ever realizing how difficult it had to be for him and Harry to see Douglass and Blakely with their sweethearts every day on base. To know that they were comforted in a way that Rosie was craving daily, but could not have because she was home in New York. It broke her heart more than she thought it already was broken with him so far away. 

When she looked over at Jean, she saw that she was wiping at her eyes, and just as she was about to ask what was wrong, she realized that her friend was laughing, the sound getting more and more hysterical as the seconds ticked by. 

“Jean? Are you alright?”

“He…oh my god!” She wheezed, wiping at her eyes. “Bing passed out and slept through the damn invasion!”

Jo immediately fell into her own fit of laughter, having wanted to chuckle when she read that in Rosie’s letter, but unsure if she should. 

“Robbie mentioned it in his letter…”

“Bing didn’t say a word! I had to find out from Val!”

“Did she mention that General Spaatz’s daughter stripped your husband to…to his… oh god, his skivvies and put him to bed because Robbie and Douglass couldn’t?”

“YES!” 

The pair of them were in stitches, wishing they could have been a fly on the wall to see Harry’s great fall, as Val had called it. She was sure he was too embarrassed to tell Jean himself, but you could always count on friends to tell you a good story and provide a good laugh. 

“Oh he must be so cross with himself!” Jo shook her head, wiping the last of the tears from her eyes as she righted herself. 

“From the sounds of it, he is, but the rest of the base had a good laugh at his expense.”

“I think deep down, Robbie felt bad for him.”

“Deep, deep down,” Jean shook her head. “The deep down part that wasn’t carrying my husband to bed.”

“Yes, that’s the part,” Jo nodded. “What else did Val have to say?”

“Oh, that was it. It was a quick letter, but she’s a pip that girl.”

“Oh?”

“She writes the way I imagine she’d speak…” Jean chuckled. “With an accent like yours but she talks a mile a minute.”

“Oh, I absolutely think the same thing!”

“Your husband passed out, and slept through the invasion, but oh your beach outfit was so cute!” Jean did what she assumed Valencia sounded like, and gave her Brooklyn accent the old college try. 

“Jean!”

“We’ll know what she sounds like when the war is over and she’s back home, but yes. I think she’ll sound a bit like you.”

“Have you read Harry’s letter?” Jo gestured, french fry in hand, to the other envelope on Jean’s side of the table. 

“Not yet,” Jean signed, and Jo knew she was worried it would be another letter of short sentences, without any of the love that he used to ensure she knew he felt. The war had stripped Harry of the things that filled him with compassion, and it was starting to break Jean down. “I’m almost scared to open it.”

“You shouldn’t be scared, Jean. He’s your husband and he loves you.”

“Lately, his letters don’t feel that way.”

“I know, honey, but he does love you. We have to remember that everyone is dealing with the war in their own way. He’s lost a lot while he’s been there.”

“Bubbles dying is what changed him,” Jean’s voice grew soft. “I can’t imagine that has been easy for him.”

“Go on,” Jo gently pushed the envelope closer to Jean’s waiting hand. “See what he has to say.”

Nodding, Jean quietly tore into the envelope before unfolding the sheet of paper containing Harry’s letter. She watched as her eyes scanned over the paper before suddenly lighting up, a bright smile coming to her face and a gasp filling the silence of the kitchen. 

“He’s coming home!”

“Oh! Jean, that's wonderful!”

“It’s only for four weeks, but he’s coming home!”

“Four weeks?”

“They’re giving him leave, he suspects it’s in part to his exhaustion.” 

“The man slept for three days straight, how can he still be tired?” Jo narrowed her eyes from behind her martini, causing Jean to laugh. 

“I’m not sure, but he’s supposed to arrive at the start of July.”

“That’s not far off, we’ll need to get you ready!”

“You’re not upset?” Jean suddenly looked at her, brows furrowed and eyes full of concern. 

“Upset? Why would I be upset? You get to see your husband, after him being gone for so long, Jean, that’s so wonderful.”

“I mean, that he’s getting leave and Rosie isn’t.”

“Robbie’s time will come,” Jo nodded. “Right now, they need him there, and if they need him on the ground, I feel a bit better knowing he’s there at least.”

“Safer on the ground,” Jean agreed. 

“I’m so thrilled for you and Harry, truly Jean.”

Jean reached across the table, her hand covering Jo’s and giving it a gentle squeeze. The girls shared a smile, both of them filled to the brim with emotions and excitement. Jean, at getting to see her husband again after so long, and knowing that Harry and Jo will finally get to meet face to face. Jo found solace in Rosie being safe once more, and even though he was sometimes buried under mountains of paperwork, she was happy that he was able to find his thrill in the sky when he could. A bit like riding the Cyclone, he had said, and she was starting to understand that analogy a bit better now. It made him happy in the end. She’d be sure to tell him that in her next letter, and make sure that he knew she never wanted him to stop finding happiness. 

Read part 8 HERE

My dearest Robbie… 

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Why Every Closet Must Have a Few Leather Garments to Spice Up Your Wardrobe

Few clothing materials have the ability to make you look as chic, sophisticated, cool, and even edgy as a clothes made with leather can. Produced by tanning animal raw skins, leather clothing and accessories are very durable, and you can enjoy them for many years to come and are suitable for sports wear, casual wear and even for professional wear.

With so many fashion designers around the world now turning their attention to leather garments, leather styles are as varied as the women and men who wear them. From jackets to coats, pants, leggings, skirts, bags, purses, shoes, hats, accessories, and boots, leather clothing comes in a variety of finishes, colors, and textures to allow you to embrace its beauty and style.

Lately, the hottest looks to light up the runways are featuring peek-a-boo dresses, sexy pencil skirts, and stylish coats produced from leather. If you're wanting to bring a little sophistication to your wardrobe or release your inner rebel, these designs will give you much to explore.

Let these leather fashion trends inspire you. Work them into your closet to give the old wardrobe a little attitude.

Leather Jackets

A leather jacket can go with anything fromjeans to dress. A jacket is a perfect candidate for this material because it naturally offers protection and warmth.

Leather Dresses

As celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie have proven, no other garments can turn up the temperature in a room like an ultra-feminine leather dress. A sleeveless black dress can look completely sophisticated, as long as the wearer feels comfortable and the dress fits like a glove. Slimming and sexy, leather pants will have you sashaying whether you're walking around the house, the office or on a first date. Pair pants with ballet flats or strappy heels and minimal jewelry.

Word of advice: Always try leggings on before you buy them. With the right fit, they will make the most casual tunic or long sweater look daring.

Leather Coats

A short trench coat gives you a stylish shape, especially with a belt that pulls in the waist. The wide collar looks professional, providing a versatile look for day and night.

Brown, black and tan are still the most popular color choices, but red is widely available, too. Designer Helmut Lang recently showed coats lined with shearling that ends between the waist and knees and can make any woman look tall and sophisticated.

Leather Handbags and Purses

A fashionable leather handbag or purse give the ultimate finishing touch to any outfit. Designer bags are readily available in as many colors and styles you can imagine. Note, the envelope clutch, along with satchels and hobos are among the hottest handbagpurse styles today.

Accessories

Hats and gloves are the perfect accessories with your favorite leather jacket. Look for gloves with a knit zipper, strap or cuff adjustment to ensure a snug fit.

With so many fine leather styles hitting a clothing store near you, it's a good time to invest in a few pieces that will keep you looking good for many years to come.

[hippiego-goboots]

Why Every Closet Must Have a Few Leather Garments to Spice Up Your Wardrobe

Few clothing materials have the ability to make you look as cool, sophisticated as a leather garment can. Produced by tanning animal raw skins, leather garments and accessories are very durable, last a very long time and are suitable for sports wear, casual wear and even for professional wear.

With so many designers around the world now focusing on leather garments, leather styles are as varied as the women and men who wear them. From jackets to coats, pants, leggings, skirts, bags, purses, shoes, boots, accessories, and hats, leather clothing comes in a variety of finishes, colors, and textures to allow you to embrace its beauty and style.

Lately, the hottest looks to light up the runways are hi-lighting peek-a-boo dresses, sexy pencil skirts, and stylish coats made from leather. Whether you're wanting to bring a little sophistication to your wardrobe or release your inner rebel, these designs will give you much to explore.

Let these leather fashion trends inspire you. Then work them into your closet to give the old wardrobe a little attitude.

Leather Jackets

A leather jacket can go with anything fromjeans to dress. A jacket is perfect for this material because it naturally offers protection and warmth.

Leather Dresses

As celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie have proven, no other garments can instantly turn up the temperature in a room like an ultra-feminine leather dress. A sleeveless black dress can look completely sophisticated, as long as the wearer feels comfortable and the dress fits perfectly. Pair with strappy heels and use minimal jewelry.

Looking for something a little more eye-catching than black? Many designers now design conservative cuts in neon red, purple and orange, and spice up wool dresses with black panels.

Leather Skirts

Skirts made from leather and ankle boots are made for each other! Available in various lengths, leather skirts will make a statement to the world. Longer skirts accentuate the silhouette and pair beautifully with sequin and knit tops. For a unique professional outfit, tuck a fitted blouse into the skirt. Look for tops with structure, buttons or prints to bring contrast. Don't like boots? No worries, strappy heels look good, too.

Pants and Leggings

Sexy and slimming, leather pants will have you sashaying whether you're walking around the house, the office or on a first date. But keep it simple up top to avoid going overboard. Pair with a knit top with a loose weave or light chiffon top to soften the look. Wear pants with ballet flats or strappy heels and little jewelry.

Word of caution: Try leggings on prior to purchase. With the right fit, they will make the most casual tunic or long sweater look daring.

Leather Coats

A short trench coat gives you a stylish shape, especially with a belt that pulls in the waist. The wide collar looks professional, providing a versatile look for day and night.

Brown, black and tan are still the most popular color choices, but red is widely available, too. Designer Helmut Lang recently featured coats lined with shearling that ends between the waist and knees and can make any woman look sophisticated and tall.

Leather Handbags and Purses

A fashionable leather handbag or purse give the ultimate finishing touch to any outfit. Designer bags are readily available in as many styles and colors you can imagine. Note, the envelope clutch, along with satchels and hobos are among the hottest handbagpurse styles today.

Accessories

Hats and gloves are the perfect accessories with your favorite leather jacket. Look for gloves with a knit zipper, cuff or strap adjustment to ensure a snug fit.

With so many fine leather styles hitting a clothing store near you, it's a good time to invest in a few pieces that will keep you looking good for many years to come.

[jujubeesinger]

Why Every Closet Must Have a Few Leather Garments to Spice Up Your Wardrobe

Few clothing materials have the ability to make you look as chic as a clothes made with leather can. Produced by tanning animal raw hides, leather garments and accessories are very durable, and you can enjoy them for many years to come and are suitable for sports wear, casual wear and even for professional wear.

With so many designers around the world now turning their attention to leather garments, leather trends are as varied as the men and women who wear them. From jackets to coats, pants, leggings, skirts, bags, purses, shoes, hats, accessories, and boots, leather clothing comes in a variety of textures and colors to allow you to embrace its beauty and style.

Most recently, the hottest looks to light up the runways are featuring peek-a-boo dresses, sexy pencil skirts, and stylish coats made from leather. Whether you're hoping to bring a little sophistication to your wardrobe or set your inner rebel free, these designs will give you much to explore.

Let these leather fashion trends inspire you. Then work them into your closet to give the old wardrobe a little attitude.

Leather Jackets

A leather jacket can go with anything fromjeans to dress. A jacket is a perfect candidate for this material because it naturally offers protection and warmth.

Leather Dresses

As celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie have proven, few garments can instantly turn up the temperature in a room like an ultra-feminine leather dress. A sleeveless black dress can look completely sophisticated, as long as the person feels comfortable and the dress fits perfectly. Slimming and sexy, leather pants will have you sashaying whether you're walking around the house, the office or on a first date. Pair pants with ballet flats or strappy heels and minimal jewelry.

Word of caution: Always try leggings on before you buy them. With the right fit, they will make the most casual tunic or long sweater look daring.

Leather Coats

A short trench coat gives you a stylish shape, especially with a belt that pulls in the waist. The wide collar looks professional, providing a versatile look for day and night.

Black, dark brown and tan are still the most popular color choices, but red is widely available, too. Designer Helmut Lang recently showed coats lined with shearling that ends between the waist and knees and can make any woman look sophisticated and tall.

Leather Handbags and Purses

A stylish leather handbag or purse provide the ultimate finishing touch to any outfit. Designer bags are readily available in as many colors and styles you can imagine. Note, the envelope clutch, along with satchels and hobos are among the hottest handbagpurse styles today.

Accessories

Hats and gloves are the perfect accessories with your favorite leather jacket. Look for gloves with a knit strap, zipper or cuff adjustment to ensure a snug fit.

With so many fine leather styles hitting a clothing store near you, it's a good time to invest in a few pieces that will keep you looking good for many years to come.

[alignmint]

Why Every Closet Must Have a Few Leather Garments to Spice Up Your Wardrobe

Few clothing materials have the ability to make you look as cool, sophisticated as a clothes made with leather can. Produced by tanning animal raw skins, leather clothing and accessories are very durable, and you can enjoy them for many years to come and are suitable for sports wear, casual wear and even for professional wear.

With so many designers around the world now turning their attention to leather garments, leather styles are as varied as the women and men who wear them. From jackets to coats, pants, leggings, skirts, bags, purses, shoes, hats, boots, and accessories, leather clothing comes in a variety of textures and colors to allow you to embrace its beauty and style.

Most recently, some of the hottest looks to light up the runways are featuring peek-a-boo dresses, sexy pencil skirts, and stylish coats produced from leather. Whether you're looking to bring a little sophistication to your wardrobe or release your inner rebel, these designs will give you much to explore.

Let these leather fashion trends inspire you. Then work them into your closet to give the old wardrobe a little attitude.

Leather Jackets

A leather jacket can go with anything fromjeans to dress. A jacket is perfect for this material because it naturally offers warmth and protection.

Leather Dresses

As celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie demonstrate, few garments can turn up the temperature in a room like an ultra-feminine leather dress. A sleeveless black dress can look completely sophisticated, as long as the person feels comfortable and the dress fits like a glove. Pair with strappy heels and use little jewelry.

Looking for something a little more eye-catching than black? Many designers now design conservative cuts in neon red, orange and purple, and spice up wool dresses with black panels.

Leather Skirts

Leather skirt and ankle boots are made for each other! Available in various lengths, leather skirts will make a statement to the world. Longer skirts accentuate the silhouette and pair beautifully with sequin and knit tops. For a unique professional outfit, tuck a fitted blouse into the skirt. Look for tops with structure, buttons or prints to bring contrast. Don't like boots? No worries, strappy heels look good, too.

Leggings and pants

Slimming and sexy, leather pants will have you sashaying whether you're walking around the house, the office or on a first date. Keep it simple up top to avoid going overboard. Pair with a knit top with a loose weave or light chiffon top to soften the look. Wear pants with strappy heels or ballet flats and little jewelry.

Word of advice: Try leggings on before you buy them. With the right fit, they will make the most casual tunic or long sweater look daring.

Leather Coats

You can always count on a stylish shape wearing a trench coat, especially one that has a belt that shows off the waist The wide collar looks professional, providing a versatile look for day and night.

Brown, black and tan are still the most popular color choices, but red is widely available, too. Designer Helmut Lang recently featured coats lined with shearling that ends between the waist and knees and can make any woman look tall and sophisticated.

Leather Handbags and Purses

A fashionable leather handbag or purse provide the ultimate finishing touch to any outfit. Designer bags are readily available in as many colors and styles you can imagine. Note, the envelope clutch, along with satchels and hobos are among the hottest handbagpurse styles today.

Accessories

Hats and gloves are the perfect accessories with your favorite leather jacket. Look for gloves with a knit cuff, zipper or strap adjustment to ensure a snug fit.

With so many fine leather styles hitting a fashion store near you, it's a good time to invest in a few pieces that will keep you looking good for many years to come.

[delivermefromnowhere]

Why Every Closet Must Have a Few Leather Garments to Spice Up Your Wardrobe

Few garments have the ability to make you look as cool, sophisticated as a leather garment can. Produced by tanning animal raw hides, leather garments and accessories are very durable, last a very long time and are suitable for sports wear, casual wear and even for professional wear.

With so many designers around the world now turning their attention to leather garments, leather styles are as varied as the women and men who wear them. From jackets to coats, pants, leggings, skirts, bags, purses, shoes, accessories, boots, and hats, leather clothing comes in a variety of finishes, colors, and textures to allow you to embrace its beauty and style.

Lately, some of the hottest looks to light up the runways are hi-lighting peek-a-boo dresses, sexy pencil skirts, and stylish coats produced from leather. If you're wanting to bring a little sophistication to your wardrobe or release your inner rebel, these designs will give you much to explore.

Let these leather fashion trends inspire you. Work them into your closet to give the old wardrobe a little attitude.

Leather Jackets

A leather jacket can go with anything fromjeans to dress. A jacket is perfect for this material because it naturally offers warmth and protection.

Leather Dresses

As celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie demonstrate, few garments can turn up the temperature in a room like an ultra-feminine leather dress. A sleeveless black dress can look completely sophisticated, as long as the person feels comfortable and the dress fits perfectly. Always pair

Word of caution: Try leggings on prior to purchase. With the right fit, they will make the most casual tunic or long sweater look daring.

Leather Coats

A short trench coat gives you a stylish shape, especially with a belt that pulls in the waist. The wide collar looks professional, providing a versatile look for day and night.

Brown, black and tan are still the most popular color choices, but red is widely available, too. Designer Helmut Lang recently featured coats lined with shearling that ends between the waist and knees and can make any woman look sophisticated and tall.

Leather Handbags and Purses

A fashionable leather handbag or purse provide the ultimate finishing touch to any outfit. Designer bags are readily available in as many colors and styles you can imagine. Note, the envelope clutch, along with satchels and hobos are among the hottest handbagpurse styles today.

Accessories

Hats and gloves are the perfect accessories with your favorite leather jacket. Look for gloves with a knit zipper, strap or cuff adjustment to ensure a snug fit.

With so many fine leather styles hitting a fashion store near you, it's a good time to invest in a few pieces that will keep you looking good for many years to come.

[k-a-i]

Why Every Closet Must Have a Few Leather Garments to Spice Up Your Wardrobe

Few clothing materials have the ability to make you look as chic, sophisticated, cool, and even edgy as a clothes made with leather can. Produced by tanning animal raw skins, leather clothing and accessories are very durable, last a very long time and are suitable for sports wear, casual wear and even for professional wear.

With so many designers around the world now turning their attention to leather garments, leather trends are as varied as the men and women who wear them. From jackets to coats, pants, leggings, skirts, bags, purses, shoes, accessories, boots, and hats, leather clothing comes in a variety of textures and colors to allow you to embrace its beauty and style.

Lately, some of the hottest looks to light up the runways are featuring peek-a-boo dresses, sexy pencil skirts, and stylish coats produced from leather. Whether you're wanting to bring a little sophistication to your wardrobe or set your inner rebel free, these designs will give you much to explore.

Let these leather fashion trends inspire you. Work them into your closet to give the old wardrobe a little attitude.

Leather Jackets

A leather jacket can go with anything fromjeans to dress. A jacket is a perfect candidate for this material because it naturally offers protection and warmth.

Leather Dresses

As celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie have proven, no other garments can turn up the temperature in a room like an ultra-feminine leather dress. A sleeveless black dress can look completely sophisticated, as long as the person feels comfortable and the dress fits like a glove. Always pair

Word of advice: Always try leggings on before you buy them. With the right fit, they will make the most casual tunic or long sweater look daring.

Leather Coats

You can always count on a stylish shape wearing a trench coat, especially one that has a belt that shows off the waist The wide collar looks professional, providing a versatile look for day and night.

Black, dark brown and tan are still the most popular color choices, but red is widely available, too. Designer Helmut Lang recently showed coats lined with shearling that ends between the waist and knees and can make any woman look tall and sophisticated.

Leather Handbags and Purses

A stylish leather handbag or purse give the ultimate finishing touch to any outfit. Designer bags are readily available in as many styles and colors you can imagine. Note, the envelope clutch, along with satchels and hobos are among the hottest handbagpurse styles today.

Accessories

Hats and gloves are the perfect accessories with your favorite leather jacket. Look for gloves with a knit cuff, zipper or strap adjustment to ensure a snug fit.

With so many fine leather styles hitting a fashion store near you, it's a good time to invest in a few pieces that will keep you looking good for many years to come.

[fluffpudge]

Why Every Closet Must Have a Few Leather Garments to Spice Up Your Wardrobe

Few clothing materials can make you look as chic as a leather garment can. Produced by tanning animal raw hides, leather garments and accessories are very durable, last a very long time and are suitable for sports wear, casual wear and even for professional wear.

With so many fashion designers around the world now turning their attention to leather garments, leather styles are as varied as the men and women who wear them. From jackets to coats, pants, leggings, skirts, bags, purses, shoes, accessories, hats, and boots, leather clothing comes in a variety of textures and colors to allow you to embrace its beauty and style.

Most recently, the hottest looks to light up the runways are featuring peek-a-boo dresses, sexy pencil skirts, and stylish coats produced from leather. If you're wanting to bring a little sophistication to your wardrobe or release your inner rebel, these designs will give you much to explore.

Let these leather fashion trends inspire you. Work them into your closet to give the old wardrobe a little attitude.

Leather Jackets

A leather jacket can go with anything fromjeans to dress. A jacket is perfect for this material because it naturally offers warmth and protection.

Leather Dresses

As celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie have proven, no other garments can instantly turn up the temperature in a room like an ultra-sexy leather dress. A sleeveless black dress can look completely sophisticated, as long as the person feels comfortable and the dress fits perfectly. Pair with strappy heels and use minimal jewelry.

Looking for something a little more surprising than black? Many designers now opt for conservative cuts in neon red, orange and purple, and spice up wool dresses with black panels.

Leather Skirts

Skirts made from leather and ankle boots are a match made in heaven! Available in various lengths, leather skirts can make a statement to the world. Longer skirts accentuate the silhouette and pair beautifully with sequin and knit tops. For a unique professional outfit, tuck a fitted blouse into the skirt. Look for tops with structure, prints or buttons to bring contrast. Don't like boots? No worries, strappy heels look good, too.

Pants and Leggings

Sexy and slimming, leather pants will have you sashaying whether you're walking around the house, the office or on a first date. Keep it simple up top to avoid going overboard. Pair with a knit top with a loose weave or light chiffon top to soften the look. Wear pants with strappy heels or ballet flats and little jewelry.

Word of advice: Always try leggings on prior to purchase. With the right fit, they will make the most casual tunic or long sweater look daring.

Leather Coats

A short trench coat gives you a stylish shape, especially with a belt that pulls in the waist. The wide collar looks professional, providing a versatile look for day and night.

Black, dark brown and tan are still the most popular color choices, but red is widely available, too. Designer Helmut Lang recently showed coats lined with shearling that ends between the waist and knees and can make any woman look tall and sophisticated.

Leather Handbags and Purses

A designer leather handbag or purse give the ultimate finishing touch to any outfit. Designer bags are readily available in as many colors and styles you can imagine. Note, the envelope clutch, along with hobos and satchels are among the hottest handbagpurse styles today.

Accessories

Gloves and hats are the perfect accessories with your favorite leather jacket. Look for gloves with a knit strap, zipper or cuff adjustment to ensure a snug fit.

With so many fine leather styles hitting a clothing store near you, it's a good time to invest in a few pieces that will keep you looking good for many years to come.

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Why Every Closet Must Have a Few Leather Garments to Spice Up Your Wardrobe

Few garments have the ability to make you look as cool, sophisticated as a leather garment can. Produced by tanning animal raw skins, leather garments and accessories are very durable, last a very long time and are suitable for sports wear, casual wear and even for professional wear.

With so many fashion designers around the world now focusing on leather garments, leather trends are as varied as the men and women who wear them. From jackets to coats, pants, leggings, skirts, bags, purses, shoes, boots, hats, and accessories, leather clothing comes in a variety of textures and colors to allow you to embrace its beauty and style.

Most recently, the hottest looks to light up the runways are hi-lighting peek-a-boo dresses, sexy pencil skirts, and stylish coats produced from leather. If you're looking to bring a little sophistication to your wardrobe or release your inner rebel, these designs will give you much to explore.

Let these leather fashion trends inspire you. Work them into your closet to give the old wardrobe a little attitude.

Leather Jackets

A leather jacket can go with anything fromjeans to dress. A jacket is perfect for this material because it naturally offers protection and warmth.

Leather Dresses

As celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie have proven, no other garments can instantly turn up the temperature in a room like an ultra-feminine leather dress. A sleeveless black dress can look completely sophisticated, as long as the wearer feels comfortable and the dress fits like a glove. Pair with strappy heels and use little jewelry.

Looking for something a little more stunning than black? Many designers now show us conservative cuts in neon red, orange and purple, and spice up wool dresses with black panels.

Leather Skirts

Leather skirt and ankle boots are made for each other! Available in various lengths, leather skirts will make a statement to the world. Longer skirts accentuate the silhouette and pair beautifully with sequin and knit tops. For a unique professional outfit, tuck a fitted blouse into the skirt. Look for tops with structure, buttons or prints to bring contrast. Don't like boots? No worries, strappy heels look good, too.

Leggings and pants

Sexy and slimming, leather pants will have you sashaying whether you're walking around the house, the office or on a first date. But keep it simple up top to avoid going overboard. Pair with a knit top with a loose weave or light chiffon top to soften the look. Wear pants with strappy heels or ballet flats and little jewelry.

Word of advice: Try leggings on prior to purchase. With the right fit, they will make the most casual tunic or long sweater look daring.

Leather Coats

You can always count on a stylish shape wearing a trench coat, especially one that has a belt that shows off the waist The wide collar looks professional, providing a versatile look for day and night.

Brown, black and tan are still the most popular color choices, but red is widely available, too. Designer Helmut Lang recently showed coats lined with shearling that ends between the waist and knees and can make any woman look tall and sophisticated.

Leather Handbags and Purses

A stylish leather handbag or purse give the ultimate finishing touch to any outfit. Designer bags are readily available in as many colors and styles you can imagine. Note, the envelope clutch, along with hobos and satchels are among the hottest handbagpurse styles today.

Accessories

Hats and gloves are the perfect accessories with your favorite leather jacket. Look for gloves with a knit cuff, strap or zipper adjustment to ensure a snug fit.

With so many fine leather styles hitting a fashion store near you, it's a good time to invest in a few pieces that will keep you looking good for many years to come.