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.
endless rose
Fitted Midi Dress Brown
$79.99
Rue La La
Norma Kamali
Grace minidress Black
$350.00
Mytheresa
endless rose
Midi Dress Brown
$69.99
Rue La La
-80%
Pilcro
The Rylan Faux Leather Relaxed High-Rise Flare Pants by Pilcro Brown
$29.95
$148.00
Anthropologie
Alice & Olivia
Mila Vegan Leather Deep V Twist-Front Mini Dress Red
$395.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-66%
Dolce Vita
Giano Suede Fringe Boots Green
$99.95
$295.00
Anthropologie
T Tahari
Embroidery Jersey Shift Dress Black
$59.99
Rue La La
Reformation
Remy Kitten-Heel Knee Boots Beige
$498.00
Anthropologie
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!
-70%
INUIKII
Ankle boots White
$88.00
$295.00
Yoox.com
-67%
Hogan
Ankle boots Blue
$180.00
$545.00
Yoox.com
-44%
Diemme
Ankle boots Black
$240.00
$425.00
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.
-33%
AllSaints
Escher Chain Leather Rider Boots Black
$331.00
$495.00
AllSaints
Azalea Wang
Lis Pointed Toe Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 7.5
$189.00
Nordstrom
-40%
AllSaints
Odyssey Knee High Suede Boots Brown
$299.00
$499.00
AllSaints
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?
Burberry
Pink Check Scarf
$123.03
HEWI
Saachi
Striped Sparkle Sheer Silk Wrap Gold
$44.99
Rue La La
-45%
AFRM
faux suede halter neck maxi dress with tie front in caramel-Brown
$132.00
$240.00
ASOS
-10%
Asos
structured off the shoulder suede mini dress in bright blue
$71.99
$79.99
ASOS
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
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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
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
