Don’t Shy Away From This Fabric
The edgy look of leather tends to make people feel shy or unconfident, but they have no reason to be. The beautiful thing about this fabric is its versatility; the only thing you need to make sure you have is the confidence to wear it. Check out this list below for ideas on how to feel your best dressed in leather.
1. The Classic Leather Trench
Truly, nothing beats a classic leather trench. It’s one of the most versatile items in your wardrobe, perfecting any look from a ballcap and sneakers to your snazziest of dresses. The insulating fabric can also keep you warm throughout the winter.
2. Weekend Chic
Running out to get errands? Create an effortless “Oh, I just grabbed whatever from my closet” look by pairing a leather bomber with a casual tee, blue jeans, and flats or sneakers. The bomber will make you look more put together than you actually feel.
3. Academic But Cute
It’s always fun to dress up for a coffee or library date, and a leather miniskirt is the perfect companion. Make this traditional night-wear piece day-friendly by pairing it with light colored knitwear, loafers, and tights.
4. Leather On Leather
What’s more powerful than one piece of leather? Two pieces of leather. Easily grab the attention of anyone in the room by strutting in in a leather shirt, pants, shoes, and jacket combo. You could even throw a leather baseball cap on, which will dial back the intensity of the fit.
5. Street Styled
Pair wide-legged leather pants with another trendy piece that’s floating around right now. The “bar jacket,” aka the Carhartt jacket, combined with leather bottoms, will make anyone look fashion-forward. Pair with big sneakers or boots to balance out the jacket’s overpowering shape.
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6. The French Way
French women in particular are known for their effortless and minimalist elegance, something that we’ve tried to emulate for decades. Keep your leather pieces simple, like an oversized blazer or standard leather jacket, and pair with a white tee, blue jeans, and flats. Bonus points if you have a no-nonsense leather bag to haul around with you. Bonus points if you throw on a slightly smudged red lip.
7. Fall-Ready
When the leaves start to fall, knee-high boots make an appearance. Leather knee-highs will keep you protected against the wind chill while still providing you the opportunity to wear those shorter skirts and dresses. Alternatively, midi skirts or slim-fit pants are also excellent options.
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8. Sturdy And Stylish
As previously mentioned, nothing comes off more chic than a solid leather bag that you can dump your entire life into. Leather totes are great for the office worker, but a smaller structured leather handbag is also great for a day of running around.
9. Bring Out Your Inner Biker
Leather vests are an excellent layering piece that have recently been explored by the fashion community. You can tone down the intensity of a vest by pairing it with soft and colorful fabrics, or even opt for a chic business-adjacent look by just wearing the vest with some wide-legged trousers.
10. Dress It Up
Leather pants can easily go from casual to office to nightwear. Pair leather pants with a fitted turtleneck, blouse, and blazer for the office, but can also show up with your best pair of heels and a going-out top.
11. Dress It Down
Just as much as they can be dressed up, they can also be dressed down. Sneakers, relaxed-fit tops, a baseball hat, and maybe an oversized jacket will keep your pants from becoming too much of a statement piece. They’re still a statement piece, but like an appropriate amount for a casual hang. Effort, but not too much effort.
12. With A Little Bit Of Edge
If you’re going to own leather, it’s only right to go a little rock and roll with it sometimes. Flannel, combat boots. Distressed denim and scary jewelry will make everybody move out of your way. You are clearly not to be messed with.
13. Work-Ready
If you’re a fan of leather skirts, but also find yourself in an office the majority of the time, the leather midi or pencil skirt may be a good clothing option for you. Both choices are very fashion-forward, but maintain the classiness needed for a professional workplace.
14. With Contrasting Textures
Play around with different fabrics! Pair leather pants with a chunky knit cardigan and fuzzy bucket hat. Wear a cropped leather shirt with low-rise khakis and cowboy boots. Wear a frilly dress with a leather jacket and boots. The world is literally your oyster.
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15. By Playing With Color
Leather doesn’t just come in black and brown. In fact, leather is produced in many, many gorgeous colors for you to choose from. If you can own leather in multiple colors, you can play around with color combinations that otherwise may not go together.
16. Plain White Tees
What is more attractive than any leather jacket with a white t-shirt? It’s pretty hard to think of anything. The bottom half of you doesn’t even need to be thought about as much as long as you’re rocking this dynamic duo up top.
17. Adding Denim
Leather and denim, denim and leather… the two just pair so well together. Of course, we already mentioned leather jackets and jeans, but we didn’t mention leather pants with a jean jacket! Either combination works great, although the latter one is definitely more for casual wear.
18. Switching Up Silhouettes
Play with the visual outline of your body by wearing structured leather pieces. A great option is to add shoulder pads to a leather jacket while adding a belt around your waist, giving you the appearance of the upside-down triangle shape.
19. Pick Your Kicks
With so many leather shoes to choose from, how could you not want one of each? Leather loafers, flats, boots, and even sneakers can all be excellent additions to an outfit, keeping you looking classy even at your most casual.
20. For A Fun Night Out
You didn’t think we forgot about the leather dress, did you? Pair your leather one-piece with a turtleneck and tights, or strap on your highest heels to dance the night away. Regardless, you’ll be a showstopper.
