One of our favorite things about fall is breaking out our bomber jackets and good old riding boots, which, by the way, are looking better for the wear year after year. That’s because with leather, it only gets better (forgive the silly rhyming scheme, it’s just so true). Ladies, when in the market for anything leather, keep these tips in mind.

1. Know that you’re doing your wardrobe a huge favor when you spend the extra dollars on the real deal. The point of an investment is that it will pay for itself…once, twice, 100 times over. In the long run, you’ve got yourself something that will last. Genuine leather jackets, shoes, and bags will stick with you long after one season—perhaps even your entire lifetime if you take pristine care of it—which brings us to the next pointer.

2. Go for classic, timeless, and versatile pieces. That jacket with the $300 price tag? Make sure you can wear it to more than a Wild West-themed house party. This sounds like a no-brainer, but trendy, super hot eye-candy can cast a pretty convincing spell when you have the cash. Steer clear of an over-abundance of fringe, tassels, zippers, oversize zippers, pockets, neons, patchworks, paint splatters, lucky charms, well…you get the idea. Now, we realize we can’t always be splurging on clothes, and that’s cool (not to mention a good rule to live by!). So here we’ve included both synthetic and genuine leather buys that we’ve got our eyes on. Whether you’re more interested in something super trendy or ultra classic, or whether you’re more for statement-making accessories or prefer subtle leather details, there’s something here for you—and everything’s under $200. Check it out!

Photo: Courtesy of Muuba. Muuba cropped leather tank, $144, asos.com

Photo: Courtesy of American Eagle. American Eagle tuxedo jacket, $79.50, ae.com

Photo: Courtesy of Nasty Gal. Nasty Gal pleated leather skirt, $68, nastygal.com

Photo: Zara. Zara sweater with leather detailing, $39.90, zara.com

Photo: Courtesy of Aldo. Aldo leather knee-high boot, $180, aldoshoes.com

Photo: Courtesy of Baggu. Baggu medium-sized leather bag, $150, baggubag.com

Photo: Courtesy of ASOS. ASOS plaited leather bracelet, $54, asos.com

Photo: Zara. Zara leather pencil skirt, $49.90, zara.com

Photo: Courtesy of Dillard’s. Rampage leather shorts, $44, dillards.com

Photo: Courtesy of Minnetonka. Minnetonka leather moccasins, $46, swell.com

Photo: Courtesy of Juicy Couture. Juicy Couture pebbled leather iPad case, $90, juicycouture.com

Photo: Courtesy of Madewell. Madewell nubuck leather tote, $148, madewell.com

Photo: Courtesy of ASOS. Louise Gray for ASOS suede shirt, $161, asos.com

Photo: Courtesy of Topshop. Topshop leather skinny trousers, $66, topshop.com

Photo: Courtesy of Free People. Free People leather sleeve pullover, $98, freepeople.com

Photo: Courtesy of Nordstrom. Hinge suede shorts, $59.90, nordstrom.com

Photo: Courtesy of Lucky Brand. Lucky Brand leather ballet flats, $59, luckybrand.com

Photo: Courtesy of Urban Outfitters. Urban Outfitters suede and shearling moto gloves, $29, ubranoutfitters.com