Choosing the right garment means above all choosing the model in which you feel beautiful and comfortable. Whether it's a leather dress or another piece, always prioritize comfort in your clothes. Style is never a question of age, but rather of state of mind.
Leather dress: what quality?
If you plan to put it on often or if you do not wear skin on principle, prefer a model in imitation leather, much easier to maintain. On the other hand, if it's a beautiful designer skin piece that catches your eye, save it for special occasions. On the nuance side, black, the most common and chic, will give you a lot of allure. Be careful, however, because black makes the complexion pale in winter and can harden features. Then try more neutral tones such as khaki, pine green, beige, or terracotta, which are much softer on the face. See by your skin tone and hair color.
What model of leather dress?
We start with the shirt dress in a relaxed version. To wear it nicely, mark the waist with a wide belt and decide on a knee-length model or slightly above it. Add a pair of woolen tights and boots to complete the outfit. Another strong trend is the chasuble cut. We appreciate being able to mix it with other pieces to chase away this "total look" and offer a lot of outfit possibilities. Wear it over a printed blouse, a plain long-sleeved T-shirt or a colorful cashmere sweater. In the evening, the most daring will dare the strapless dress, accompanied by a bolero or a blazer, or even the black leather dress with short sleeves, quite simply. There is also the model with puffed sleeves. To adopt it, respect your proportions and choose your dress according to your morphology.
In any case, to remain always elegant, forget the connoted details like the zips, the studs or the rivets, not very chic after 50 years. Exit also the superposition of a dress with a jacket of the same material (perfecto style). Finally, pay attention to the length: the dress should be neither too long nor too short.
What about accessories
With a strong piece like the leather dress, opt for sober and elegant accessories. Every day, change your style with more sportswear pieces such as chic leather sneakers or heeled boots in suede calfskin. For the evening, add maxi earrings, a long jumper or flashy bracelets and gain a few centimeters with pumps. Finally, silk scarves and jewelry pouches will accompany you in style during your evenings!
Thanks to Claire Koerner, stylist at Grain de Malice.
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