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.
Steve Madden
Prevale Boot BLACK
£99.99
Steve Madden
Norma Kamali
Grace minidress Black
£345.00
Mytheresa
-42%
Chiara Ferragni
sleeveless faux leather midi dress - Black
£200.00
£347.00
FARFETCH
Norma Kamali
Grace faux leather dress Black
£480.00
Mytheresa
Maje
Short Leather Skirt - Black - Maje
£359.00
Maje
-60%
AllSaints
Leather Nessa Leather T-Shirt, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£279.20
£699.00
AllSaints
-60%
Nanushka
Menphi minidress Brown
£154.00
£385.00
Mytheresa
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!
-22%
Rieker
Y2032-00 Womens Boots Black - Size UK 3.5
£66.28
£85.00
Secret Sales
-5%
Lorena Paggi
60mm lace-up ankle boots - Black
£338.00
£356.00
FARFETCH
-20%
Moma
FOOTWEAR - Ankle boots on YOOX.COM Yellow
£211.00
£264.00
Yoox.com
-83%
Miu Miu
Pre-owned Womens Miu Miu Lace Up Ankle Boots in Black Suede - Size 37.5 EU/IT
£159.00
£950.00
Secret Sales
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
Sasky Knee High Flat Boots Black
£105.00
Charles & Keith
-47%
Dune London
Womens Ladies TRUSTI Casual Knee-High Boots - Black Leather (archived) - Size UK 4
£84.98
£159.99
Secret Sales
Charles & Keith
Faux Suede Fold-Over Back-Tie Thigh-High Boots Black
£99.00
Charles & Keith
-33%
Hush Puppies
Womens/Ladies Victoria Leather Long Boots (Black) - Size UK 5
£72.03
£106.99
Secret Sales
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?
-26%
Hermès
2000s Mors et Gourmettes Remix scarf - Pink
£153.00
£207.00
FARFETCH
Fat Face
FatFace Multi Check Scarf
£35.00
FatFace
-25%
Costume National
Womens Silk Scarf Geometric Pattern - Light Grey - One Size
£113.00
£150.00
Secret Sales
Jacquemus
virgin wool scarf - Brown
£153.00
FARFETCH
Msgm
Crocodile-effect Faux Leather Mini Dress - Womens - Black
$660.00
MATCHES
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
