The beginning of the fall season offers the perfect opportunity to experiment with fashionable new garments and accessories. With summer now behind us, you can reflect this seasonal change by wearing different outfits, including a leather dress.
Featuring a genuine leather construction, leather dresses are both stylish and comfortable. Most importantly, they offer a unique appearance when compared to traditional dresses. But if you’re planning to wear a leather dress this fall season, there are a few things you should know.
Choose a medium-length style
As we progress deeper into the fall season, you can expect cooler temperatures. As a result, it’s a good idea to choose a medium-length leather dress. Like all dresses, leather dresses are available in three primary lengths. Mini leather dresses are the shortest; midi leather dresses fall somewhere in the middle; and maxi leather dresses are the longest. To stay warm and comfortable this fall season, it’s recommended that you choose either a midi or maxi leather dress rather than a mini leather dress.
Consider a quilted leather dress
Another way to protect against the cool fall weather is to wear a quilted leather dress. As the name suggests, quilted leather dresses are designed with quilted stitching. They are still made of the same genuine leather as other leather dresses, as well as jackets. The only difference is that they are designed with quilted stitching. The presence of this quilted stitching distinguishes them from other leather dresses. At the same time, it increases their thermal insulation properties, meaning a quilted leather dress will keep you warmer than a traditional non-quilted leather dress.
Consider a leather dress with sleeves
When shopping for a leather dress to wear during the fall season, you may discover that some of them have sleeves. Granted, most leather dresses are sleeveless, meaning your arms will be completely exposed when wearing them. There are still some leather dresses, however, that have either partial or complete sleeves.
If a leather dress has sleeves, conventional wisdom should lead you to believe that it will be warmer and more comfortable to wear during the fall season. Even just partial sleeves will add valuable insulation that protects your arms from the cold. The bottom line is that you should consider choosing a leather dress with sleeves if you’re planning to wear this garment during the fall.
Layer it with a shirt or blouse
Who says you can’t wear a shirt or blouse underneath a leather dress? Contrary to what some women believe, it’s perfectly fine to wear a shirt or blouse underneath a leather dress. In fact, it can even be useful in creating a more attractive, as well as comfortable, outfit.
If your leather dress has a low cut, for example, wearing a t-shirt or blouse in a contrasting color will enhance its appearance. A black leather dress with a white or red t-shirt or blouse is a simple yet stunning combination that’s guaranteed to turn heads. Furthermore, with an extra layer in your outfit, you’ll be naturally protected against the cold.
Accessorize with leggings
If you find yourself getting cold while wearing a leather dress during the fall, try accessorizing it with leggings. Leggings, of course, are tight-fitting garments worn over the legs. They originated during the 1960s for women’s athletic wear, and since then, leggings have only become more popular.
Leggings aren’t just attractive and stylish, though; they are comfortable. When the temperature begins to drop, a pair of high-quality leggings will keep your legs warm.
Wear with a matching leather handbag
Ask any fashion-conscious woman and she will probably agree: A handbag is an essential fashion accessory that should be included in all outfits. If you’re going to wear a leather dress, though, you should choose a handbag in a matching color.
Here are some general rules to follow when choosing a handbag to wear with a leather dress:
- Choose a handbag that features either the same or a similar color as your leather dress.
- Make sure the handbag is made of genuine, not faux, leather.
- Check the shoulder strap to ensure it features the same or a similar color as your leather dress.
- Consider the size of the leather handbag and whether it offers adequate storage space to meet your needs.
- If you’re on a budget, purchase a used leather handbag from a consignment store. Many consignment stores sell secondhand handbags at just half the cost of their original, new counterparts.
Get the right size
While a poorly fitted leather dress may sound harmless, it can cause several problems. First and foremost, leather dresses that are either too big or too small look awkward when worn. Second, if a leather dress is too big, it will offer minimal protection against the cold. Therefore, you should take the time to choose a leather dress in an appropriate size for your body if you’re planning to wear this fall.
How do you know if a leather dress fits exactly? If you’re shopping for a leather dress at a local store, you should have the option of trying it on before purchasing it. An even easier way to find a leather dress in the right size is to order it from LeatherCult. Like with our leather jackets, we offer custom sizing on all leather dresses at no additional charge.
Clean and maintain your leather dress
Whether you choose a leather dress with partial sleeves, complete sleeves or no sleeves, you’ll need to clean and maintain it. Thankfully, leather dresses are pretty easy to clean and maintain. To clean your leather dress, use a damp washcloth with gentle dish soap. By blotting your leather dress with the soapy water, you can extract most superficial stains and blemishes. To maintain your leather dress, store it in a climate-controlled environment where it’s not exposed to direct sunlight.