A deal on an Italian designer leather jumpsuit

Someone got an incredible deal on this designer black leather jumpsuit for it's starting bid of $49.00 with free shipping.  This sexy jumpsuit was a size 6 and made in Italy.  The black hardware is a nice touch, too.

I discover Poshmark.com, and some nice leather finds!

Although this site will primarily be devoted to interesting leather sales on eBay, I do have to give Poshmark a mention as I just discovered it yesterday.  Poshmark is another selling site geared exclusively mainly towards women's clothing.  They promote it as "shop the closets of women across America - and sell yours, too."  It reminds me a little of Etsy, but with more features.

It seems easier than selling on eBay, although I notice a lot of haggling going on, as in "would you take $... for this?" and it's usually a lot less than the listed price.  I'm not a fan of that, which is probably why I've never used eBay's "Best Offer" feature.  For example, this very nice Vakko black leather pencil skirt was listed for $100 (overpriced, I admit) and the seller dropped it to $25 on request.  However, it still hasn't sold!

 Also, Poshmark's fee structure is definitely simpler than eBay, although a hefty 20 percent.  It also looks like they encourage modeling, which might be a drawback for more self-conscious sellers.  However, it looks like some sellers really get into the modeling, which is a definite plus for us buyers!  You even have to post a photo to sign up...hmmm.

Fortunately, the site has a decent search function, so of course, I was curious if there were any leather deals to be found.  Also, hard-to-find items are sometimes more available on lesser-known sites.

Take this very nicely-modeled vintage black leather jumpsuit, which even in a size 2, sold for $85, down from the seller's original listing price of $300.  The jumpsuit was apparently popular as another buyer reposted the photo asking where she could get something like that.  Of course, the seller responded, eBay!!!

There were also these size 9.5 Stuart Weitzman "Hilo" OTK boots in a rare dark brown.  Someone got a real deal on these for $65!  And if this photo is any indication, there are lots of "selfies" on Poshmark!

So while eBay is still my preferred leather retailer of choice, it's nice to know there are options such as Poshmark and Etsy, especially for those harder-to-find leather items!

An eBay seller lists some great vintage leather outfits!

eBay seller "newlookvintage" recently listed several vintage 1980s leather items and did very well in fetching some nice prices for some unusual leather pieces.  Let's start with the jumpsuits!

My favorite piece was this sleek leather catsuit in a beautiful navy color, which sold for a deserving $285.00. I especially like the high collar, combination of buttons and zippers, and the belt and pocket detail around the waist.  No tags, so I wonder if it was custom made, and the measurements appeared to fit a size medium.  This piece has just the right mix of military and high-tech styling.  Without a doubt, one of the nicest leather jumpsuits I've seen on eBay!

This ivory leather jumpsuit sold for an impressive $256.08.  I especially like it worn open with the collar turned up.  For being vintage ivory leather, it shows no discoloration and looks absolutely pristine!  Sizing on this appears to be somewhere between a small and medium.  If you wanted to try to pull off leather in the summer, this would be a great look!

Rare vintage North Beach Leather jumpsuit

This vintage 1983 black leather jumpsuit by North Beach Leather rarely appears on eBay.  This size small jumpsuit sold for a deserving $265.00.  It would look great belted and paired with sexy heels.

Vintage Italian leather jumpsuit sells well

This vintage black Italian leather jumpsuit sold for an impressive $178.03. The listing appropriately included the words "cat suit," "Avengers," and "rocker." Although I'm not a fan of the snap-off sleeves, it would have been nice to see this size medium jumpsuit on a model.

Short black leather jumpsuit, nicely modeled

This vintage 1980s short black leather jumpsuit by CHIA was new with tags and sold for $76.00. This size small jumpsuit is modeled very nicely with dark hose and a sexy fedora. It would look even better paired with some sexy matching OTK black leather boots!

Vintage brown leather jumpsuit sells for $30+!

This vintage 1980s brown leather jumpsuit sold for a very impressive $430.88. While I'm not a fan of the pouf shoulders, I like the cut and the fact that the zippers (and there are several) match the leather color very well. Even though the jumpsuit was listed as a size S-M, the elastic waist allows for some flexibility in the fit.

Rare North Beach Leather jumpsuit sells for $375

Although listed with a Buy It Now price of $499, someone snapped up this rare North Beach Leather jumpsuit in a size M/L with a Best Offer of $375. Although the purple is nice, had this been in black, I would have been very interested, especially in this size offering. Although I prefer jumpsuits more fitted (like a catsuit), this one has nice draping. I also like the wide leather sash belt.

A great vintage North Beach Leather piece!

Leather jumpsuit sells for nearly $250

This vintage 1980s leather jumpsuit, which the seller said was a one-of-a-kind, custom-made piece, sold for a deserving $247.50.

Nicely modeled, although it takes a daring woman with great skin to wear something this plunging. Personally, I'd prefer something with a nice zip-front and collar! However, the belt is a nice touch, and really tailors the look.

Vintage 1980s North Beach Leather jumpsuit

This rare vintage 1980s Alicia Herrera for North Beach Leather jumpsuit sold for its Buy It Now price of $224. Listed as a size small, it looks roomy and very comfortable. It's also amazing to see how different it looks worn with a belt and then unbelted.

While the leather appears to be some of the softest I've ever seen for a leather jumpsuit, I might prefer a stand-up collar and a black zipper instead of buttons. Also, it would have been nice to see it modeled with a wide black leather belt and some spiky sandals or ankle boots.

A deal on black leather jumpsuits

If the listing was accurate, someone got a real deal on this women's size medium Jeanette Andral black leather jumpsuit for $51.00. It was listed as "new without tags" and an original retail price of $1,000. Although I've never heard of the brand/designer, the leather looks decent and has some very nice basic styling. I think it could be enhanced with a matching wide black leather belt.

The same seller sold this men's size XL Jeanette Andral black leather jumpsuit for $88.87. Again, another "new without tags" item with an original retail price of $1,000.

The only real difference I can tell in the two styles is that the men's has a much more desirable black zipper as opposed to the silver zipper on the women's version.

It would be nice to see those modeled to see how they look on an actual person.