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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AllSaints
Womens Cupro Umbra Draped Zip Slim Fit Dress, Size: UK 16/US 12 Black
£99.00
£199.00
AllSaints
Norma Kamali
Grace minidress Black
£331.00
Mytheresa
-30%
AllSaints
Leather Irina Leather Mini Skirt, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£237.00
£339.00
AllSaints
Self Portrait
Belted denim midi dress Blue
£350.00
Mytheresa
-33%
AllSaints
Sheep Leather Sofi Relaxed Fit Leather Gilet, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£213.00
£319.00
AllSaints
Sandro
Leather logo T-shirt White
£139.00
Sandro
-40%
AllSaints
Sheep Leather Krindle Leather Mini Skirt, Size: UK 16/US 12 Black
£359.00
£599.00
AllSaints
Claudie Pierlot
Casual shiny leather jacket Brown
£549.00
Claudie Pierlot
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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Bagatt
Black Ankle Boots for Women
£173.99
£210.53
Miinto
-9%
Rieker
Y2032-00 Womens Boots Black - Size UK 3.5
£77.00
£85.00
Secret Sales
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Michael Kors
Ankle Boots, female, Black, 5 1/2 UK, Darrington Embellished Ankle Boot
£183.57
£216.63
Miinto
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.
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AllSaints
Womens Cow Leather Avril Knee High Leather Boots, Size: UK 4/ US 7/ EU 37 Black
£200.00
£299.00
AllSaints
Charles & Keith
Yvette Metallic-Accent Knee-High Boots Black
£109.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Sasky Knee High Flat Boots Black
£105.00
Charles & Keith
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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Hermès
2000s Mors et Gourmettes Remix scarf - Pink
£153.00
£207.00
FARFETCH
Burberry
Pink Check Scarf
£92.44
HEWI
Fat Face
FatFace Multi Check Scarf
£35.00
FatFace
Burberry
Burberry Check silk twill scarf Beige
£190.00
Mytheresa
Msgm
Crocodile-effect Faux Leather Mini Dress - Womens - Black
$660.00
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Stand Studio
Jordan leather shirt dress
$1,004.00
Mytheresa
Stand Studio
Juno faux leather midi dress
$344.00
Mytheresa
Msgm
Faux-leather midi dress Green
$645.00
Mytheresa
Staud
Wells Panelled Faux-leather Midi Dress - Womens - Black
$425.00
MATCHES
Msgm
Shirred-cuff Faux-leather Dress - Womens - Navy Blue
$645.00
MATCHES
Nanushka
Joy faux leather shirt dress - Red
$599.00
Farfetch
Nanushka
Sharma faux leather midi dress Brown
$645.00
Mytheresa
Stand Studio
Kaitlyn leather midi dress Red
$717.00
Mytheresa
Stradivarius
faux leather dress in black
$30.00
ASOS
Emilia Wickstead
Petra Belted Leather-effect Midi Dress - Womens - Navy
$1,860.00
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Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
