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.
Self Portrait
Belted denim midi dress Blue
£350.00
Mytheresa
Fat Face
FatFace Natural Flower Raffia Crossbody Bag
£39.50
FatFace
-40%
Self Portrait
Belted pleated chiffon maxi dress Black
£270.00
£450.00
Mytheresa
Sandro
Leather logo T-shirt White
£139.00
Sandro
Steve Madden
Albany-Cutout Boot BROWN SUEDE
£259.99
Steve Madden
Sandro
Striped maxi dress with leather tab White
£419.00
Sandro
-2%
Self Portrait
Midi Dresses, female, Blue, M, Rs26171 Maxi Dress
£490.25
£500.25
Miinto
-70%
16Arlington
Solaria Midi Dress - Womens - Polyester/Leather Black
£236.00
£785.00
Browns
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!
-18%
Marco Tozzi
Lace-up Boots, female, Black, 5 UK, Black Womens Ankle Boots
£160.94
£195.74
Miinto
-31%
Rieker
Y2032-00 Womens Boots Black - Size UK 3.5
£58.63
£85.00
Secret Sales
Gabor
Womens Reliant Womens Ankle Boots - Brown - Size: 5.5
£125.00
lovethesales
-31%
Estro & Luminara
Velour Block Heel Ankle Boots Black
£128.19
£184.77
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.
Charles & Keith
Metallic Pointed Stiletto Knee-High Boots Silver
£95.00
Charles & Keith
-50%
Charles & Keith
Masei Grommet-Strap Knee-High Boots Black
£59.50
£119.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Yvette Metallic-Accent Knee-High Boots Black
£109.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Yvette Metallic-Accent Knee-High Boots Brown
£109.00
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?
-37%
Fat Face
FatFace Multi Check Scarf
£22.00
£35.00
FatFace
-25%
Tommy Hilfiger
Woven Chain Pure Silk Scarf White
£60.00
£80.00
Tommy Hilfiger
Gucci
GG printed silk twill scarf Red
£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
MATCHES
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
