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
Midi Dress Brown
$69.99
Rue La La
Vince Camuto
Paneled Shift Dress Blue
$49.99
Rue La La
-50%
Vince Camuto
Princess Seam Faux Suede Minidress in Forest Night at Nordstrom, Size X-Large
$54.50
$109.00
Nordstrom
Alice & Olivia
Mila Vegan Leather Deep V Twist-Front Mini Dress Red
$395.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Maeve
The Emmy Faux Leather Short-Sleeve Mini Dress by Maeve Blue
$148.00
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!
-54%
INUIKII
Ankle boots Black
$184.00
$399.00
Yoox.com
Ziginy
Rocio Platform Lace-Up Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 10
$189.95
Nordstrom
-58%
FitFlop
Ankle boots Brown
$84.00
$201.00
Yoox.com
-80%
Roberto Della Croce
Ankle boots Black
$59.00
$292.00
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.
-64%
Dolce Vita
Tarren Knee High Boot in Olive Suede at Nordstrom, Size 7.5 Regular Calf Brown
$99.97
$275.00
Nordstrom
-35%
Cole Haan
Go-To Janece Knee High Boot in Madeira Brown Suede at Nordstrom Rack, Size 7.5
$116.98
$179.97
Nordstrom Rack
-44%
AllSaints
Escher Chain Leather Rider Boots Black
$276.80
$495.00
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?
Gucci
Silk twill ribbon with Flora print Gray
$194.66
TheDoubleF
-62%
Manila Grace
Scarves Brown
$54.00
$141.00
Yoox.com
-40%
Valentino Garavani
Rhombelle scarf in multicolored silk
$105.67
$176.13
TheDoubleF
-58%
Twin-Set
Scarves Rose
$65.00
$156.00
Yoox.com
-75%
Asos
premium suede barrel pants with seam detail in stone-Neutral
$70.00
$279.00
ASOS
-10%
Asos
structured off the shoulder suede mini dress in bright blue
$71.99
$79.99
ASOS
-45%
AFRM
faux suede halter neck maxi dress with tie front in caramel-Brown
$132.00
$240.00
ASOS
-30%
Bardot
PU bodycon midi dress in red
$144.90
$207.00
ASOS
-29%
Asos
crinkle PU full midi skirt in khaki green-Multi
$113.00
$159.00
ASOS
-40%
Topshop
animal print pu shirtdress in khaki-Green
$56.00
$93.00
ASOS
-10%
Miss Selfridge
faux leather oversized blazer in black
$98.10
$109.00
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
Mytheresa
Msgm
Faux-leather midi dress Green
$645.00
Mytheresa
Staud
Wells Panelled Faux-leather Midi Dress - Womens - Black
$425.00
MATCHES
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
