4 Leather Dress Outfit Ideas

You will be hard pressed to go a period of time without seeing a celebrity or a runway model rocking a leather dress, even one that is as basic as it gets. They are the core of fashion that always makes you look stylish and on trend. On a broader scope, leather is always trendy in some way. I have four leather dress outfits to inspire you to mix and match your wardrobe. You can shop similar, affordable pieces now.

Leather Dress Ideas

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1. Leather and Lace

First for leather dress outfits is one of my favorite combinations of all time, which is leather and lace. This solid black lace shirt is an elevated basic that is just as good for layering as it is for wear on its own. The same goes for the dress – you can wear it alone or layer it over any shirt of your choice. For colder weather, this is a top tier fall leather dress look. The faux fur handbag plays into that, plus the optional pantyhose or tights.

Crop top: Adam Levine from Kmart
Dress: Adam Levine from Kmart
Booties: rue21
Handbag: unknown
Black tights

Featured | PU Leather Dress + Mock Neck Top + Sorel Joan Boots + Faux Fur Handbag + Microfiber Tights

2. High Maintenance

Second for leather dress ideas is this classy short sleeve button down with a belt. It almost looks like a coat! This piece is great because you can wear it closed as a dress, or wear it open and layer it over another dress, or really anything else. I always preach mixing textures and patterns, but this time I am sticking with leather look croc booties and a glossy quilted handbag. You might want to add a pop of color here! Imagine if you wore this open, layered over some leather pants outfits.

Dress: Marc New York from Ross
Shoes: Time and Tru from Walmart
Handbag: No Boundaries from Walmart

Featured | Coutgo Short Sleeve Shirt Dress + J. Adams Zuma Ankle Bootie + JBB Quilted Shoulder Bag

3. Like a Celeb

Third is a classy leather dresses idea that I stole from celebrity pictures. The dress itself is a basic wardrobe staple, but I am pairing it with a statement, pop of color handbag. This is a bag that I love, but it does not necessarily match anything color-wise. A good strappy shoe always adds a special touch of interest. If you find you are asking yourself what to wear with a leather dress, use it as an excuse to style a tricky pair of shoes or a handbag. These principles can apply to related looks as well, including leather skirt outfits.

Dress: No Comment from Gabe’s
Handbag: Ross
Shoes: Jessica Simpson from Dillards

Featured | Milumia Faux Leather Dress + JW Pei Eva Shoulder Bag + Jessica Simpson Stassey Sandal

4. A Peplum Moment

Last for leather dress outfits is a peplum piece. This definitely screams a night out on the town, going to the bar, or what not. Maybe even wedding guest! You should feel free to experiment with shoes depending on the season. Here, I like the balance of a dress hem that lands above the knee in contrast with the high boots. The handbag is entirely unusual, yet it works.

Dress: Poof Couture from Gabe’s
Shoes: Lo Ki from Gabe’s
Handbag: Le Miel from Gabe’s

Featured | Pangey Faux Leather Strapless Dress + Shoe’N Tale Suede Over The Knee Boots + Aldo Trabeth Bag

What To Wear With A Leather Dress Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs

I am ending with some frequently asked questions concerning leather dress outfit ideas.

How do you pair a leather dress?

Some good ways to pair a leather dress is with a handbag and/or shoes that add a pop of color! These dresses are normally one solid color, which is the perfect time to carry that blue handbag that you could never match with anything else.

What coat do you wear with a leather dress?

Coats that look good with leather dresses are faux fur, lightweight trench, and denim. Denim gives a more dressed down, street style feel. The other styles make the look more dressy.

Are leather dresses in fashion?

Leather dresses, and all types of leather clothing, are always in fashion! There is something about the glossy material that elevates any look to make you appear to be a fashion expert.

Conclusion

In conclusion of leather dress outfits, you should have at least one in your wardrobe as a staple. You can layer with them for any season, they look instantly fashionable, and they never go out of style. The biggest drawback you might be facing is, how comfortable are these? I know, they usually look tight. Faux leather does come in stretchy styles that look form fitting, but they feel better than they appear. I always recommend trying a dress on (if you can) before you buy. Until next time, continue to let your true beauty shine.

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