3 foolproof ways to style a leather dress
How to pull off a leather dress
Pulling off a leather dress is no easy feat. Sharp, edgy, and rebellious, a leather dress done wrong can easily conjure up ill-fated The Matrix vibes. But, if paired with the right accessories and silhouettes, a leather dress can become a flattering transitional item and a versatile staple piece for your wardrobe.
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AlexaChung
DRESSES - Mini dresses on YOOX.COM Black
£215.00
£598.00
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Grace faux leather dress Black
£480.00
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Steve Madden
Prevale Boot BLACK
£99.99
Steve Madden
Norma Kamali
Grace minidress Black
£345.00
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AllSaints
Leather Nessa Leather T-Shirt, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£279.20
£699.00
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Short Leather Skirt - Black - Maje
£359.00
Maje
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Nanushka
Menphi minidress Brown
£154.00
£385.00
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Womens Sheep Leather Giana Leather Maxi Skirt, Size: UK 16/US 12 Black
£135.20
£339.00
AllSaints
Inspired by stylish Fashion Week looks, learn what shoes and accessories to wear with your leather dress, as well as many more rules to stay chic in your cool-girl leather ensemble.
1. From edgy to cozy
Give your leather dress a relaxed, chill vibe by pairing it with soft and casual pieces. For the Louis Vuitton FW23 show, Venus Williams styled her belted mini leather dress with a cozy wool grey coat, platform ankle boots, and a shiny red purse. Go from club-ready to brunch-ready just by swapping your heels for platform boots and throwing on your fluffiest coat!
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Gabor
LADY Womens Ankle Boots Black - Size UK 4
£75.64
£135.00
Secret Sales
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Lorena Paggi
60mm lace-up ankle boots - Black
£338.00
£356.00
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Rieker
Y2032-00 Womens Boots Black - Size UK 6.5
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£85.00
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Docksteps
FOOTWEAR - Ankle boots on YOOX.COM Black
£50.00
£66.00
Yoox.com
2. Monochrome chic
Keep your leather dress the focal point of your outfit by pairing it with minimal accessories. Take a page out of Helena Bordon’s book and let your leather dress speak for itself by pairing it with shoes in the same colour, creating a monochromatic look. If you’d like to add a pop of colour, top off your outfit with a contrasting purse.
Charles & Keith
Yvette Metallic-Accent Knee-High Boots Black
£109.00
Charles & Keith
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AllSaints
Womens Cow Leather Maeve Leather Knee High Boots, Size: UK7.5/US10.5/EU40.5 Black
£239.20
£299.00
AllSaints
Charles & Keith
Sasky Knee High Flat Boots Black
£105.00
Charles & Keith
Gabor
Womens Ashby M Womens Knee High Boots - Black - Size: 7.5
£170.00
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3. Maximalist cowboy
Or if “minimalism be damned” is more your cup of tea, play with a Western take on the leather look. Accessorize with a cowboy hat, scarf or silk bandana, and gold jewellery. And as shown by this fashion week attendee, it works. So, why not?
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virgin wool scarf - Brown
£153.00
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Etro
Rigoletto paisley silk scarf Red
£135.00
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Hermès
2000s Mors et Gourmettes Remix scarf - Pink
£153.00
£207.00
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Magda Butrym
Floral silk scarf Black
£199.00
£285.00
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Msgm
Crocodile-effect Faux Leather Mini Dress - Womens - Black
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Staud
Wells Panelled Faux-leather Midi Dress - Womens - Black
$425.00
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Shirred-cuff Faux-leather Dress - Womens - Navy Blue
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Joy faux leather shirt dress - Red
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Sharma faux leather midi dress Brown
$645.00
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faux leather dress in black
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Petra Belted Leather-effect Midi Dress - Womens - Navy
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Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
