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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Self Portrait
Belted pleated chiffon maxi dress Black
£270.00
£450.00
Mytheresa
-40%
AllSaints
Sheep Leather Sofi Relaxed Fit Leather Gilet, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£191.70
£319.00
AllSaints
Norma Kamali
Grace minidress Black
£331.00
Mytheresa
-37%
AllSaints
Leather Irina Leather Mini Skirt, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£213.30
£339.00
AllSaints
Self Portrait
Belted denim midi dress Blue
£350.00
Mytheresa
-46%
AllSaints
Sheep Leather Krindle Leather Mini Skirt, Size: UK 16/US 12 Black
£323.10
£599.00
AllSaints
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Solace London
Off-shoulder Dress Pink
£532.27
£560.28
Miinto
-55%
AllSaints
Leather Nessa Leather T-Shirt, Size: UK 12/US 8 Black
£314.10
£699.00
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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Estro & Luminara
Velour Block Heel Ankle Boots Black
£128.19
£184.77
Miinto
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Rieker
Y2032-00 Womens Boots Black - Size UK 3.5
£57.75
£85.00
Secret Sales
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Bagatt
Black Ankle Boots for Women
£173.99
£210.53
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
£180.00
£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
£123.25
HEWI
Etro
Rigoletto paisley silk scarf Red
£130.00
Mytheresa
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Tommy Hilfiger
Woven Chain Pure Silk Scarf White
£60.00
£80.00
Tommy Hilfiger
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
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Msgm
Shirred-cuff Faux-leather Dress - Womens - Navy Blue
$645.00
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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
