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.
-37%
Contemporaine
Womens Buttoned faux-suede midi skirt Brown
$49.95
$79.00
Simons
-16%
Comme Des Garçons
Wallet
$281.00
$335.00
Balardi
-55%
Contemporaine
Womens Ultra-lightweight faux-leather maxi skirt Black
$49.95
$110.00
Simons
-30%
Elisabetta Franchi
Dress With Jewel Chain Black
$531.00
$754.00
Balardi
-75%
-76%
Guess
Tops Black
$193.00
$806.00
Yoox
Icone
Womens Belted pleated skirt Black
$59.00
Simons
Aniye By
Dresses Black
$321.00
Balardi
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!
-30%
Geox
Serilda 60 Woman Black, Size: 38,5
$140.00
$200.00
Geox
-74%
Superga
Ankle boots Blue
$66.00
$252.00
Yoox
-23%
Pinko
Pinko Yoko 22 Ankle Boots White
$302.00
$394.00
Balardi
-69%
INUIKII
Ankle boots Black
$124.00
$399.00
Yoox
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.
-40%
Geox
Spherica Ec7 Woman Black, Size: 35
$168.00
$280.00
Geox
-73%
NCUB
Boots Purple
$80.00
$295.00
Yoox
-30%
Geox
Felicity Abx Woman Black, Size: 37
$210.00
$300.00
Geox
-40%
Leonardo Principi
Boots Brown
$173.00
$289.00
Yoox
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?
-42%
Destin
Oxford Blue Wool Silk Blend Scarf
$199.00
$345.00
Balardi
-59%
Manila Grace
Scarves Brown
$82.00
$201.00
Yoox
-30%
Pucci
Scarves Green
$189.00
$270.00
Yoox
-54%
Missoni
Scarves Black
$138.00
$300.00
Yoox
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
