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.
Mare Mare
Faux-Leather Midi Pencil Skirt Blue
$168.00
Anthropologie
endless rose
Fitted Midi Dress Brown
$79.99
Rue La La
Maeve
Emmy Faux-Leather Mini Dress Red
$148.00
Anthropologie
Dolce & Gabbana
Patent Vinyl Skirt - Red
$327.82
Italist
Pilcro
Square-Neck Midi Dress Purple
$178.00
Anthropologie
Maeve
Twyla Paneled Faux Suede Midi Skirt Beige
$158.00
Anthropologie
Reformation
Jensen Knit Mini Dress Brown
$148.00
Anthropologie
Silent D
Heev Folded Ruched Boots Black
$290.00
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!
Mou
Sheepskin Lace-Up Ankle Boot - Beige
$420.00
Italist
Ganni
Leopard-printed denim boots Woman 36 Multi
$470.00
rBoutique
-56%
FitFlop
Ankle boots Brown
$88.00
$201.00
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.
Ganni
Studded Lug-Sole Boot - Black
$496.79
Italist
Schutz
Maryana Snake-Print Leather Knee Boots Black
$298.00
Neiman Marcus
Dolce & Gabbana
Floral Printed Rubber Boots - Red
$311.45
Italist
-50%
SIMKHAI
Lowen Leather Knee-High Boots Black
$372.50
$745.00
Neiman Marcus
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?
Vismaya
100% Silk Hair Scarf
$48.00
Anthropologie
Paul Smith
Leopard-Print Brushed Wool Scarf - Grey Gray
$157.48
Italist
Vismaya
100% Silk Hair Scarf
$48.00
Anthropologie
Uma Wang
Scarf - Black
$184.34
Italist
Vero Moda
faux suede mini skirt in brown
$58.00
ASOS
-10%
Asos
structured off the shoulder suede mini dress in bright blue
$71.99
$79.99
ASOS
-40%
Topshop
animal print pu shirtdress in khaki-Green
$56.00
$93.00
ASOS
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
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
