12.07.2011

Little Black {Leather} Dress



My husband's business school winter formal was this past weekend, and instead of sequins or satin I opted for this leather number. I chose to wear leather partly because I knew I would be freezing walking to and from the dance, but mainly because I wasn't feeling the typical festive attire. This holiday season I'll most likely be contrasting all party related ensembles with leather details. Sequin dresses with leather jackets and little black leather dresses paired with sparkly shoes are more up my alley this year. 

PS: Here we are mid-dancing (it was a masquerade themed party)!


44 comments:

Neris / Fashion Fractions said...

In love with all of your picks :) the photo of you guys is so adorable :)

xxx,

Fashion Fractions

Kimberly said...

Love that first dress - classic, but with some edge. I am obsessed with leather right now, too...can't get enough!

http://www.pennypincherfashion.com

Cara said...

I have seen a lot of these dresses around the web- I want every. single. one!

Collections said...

The dress you wore is gorgeous. Loving leather this season as well.

Fashionable Collections

Liz {Sequins And Stripes} said...

Love your styling plans this holiday season, leather is such an expected look {+ love it paired with sequin shoes}. I have been eyeing the Theyskens Theory dress on Netaporter, amazing. You and your hubby are adorable!

Nikki said...

I love the bit of rock n' roll edge to these dresses, it's so unexpected. What a great way to punch up a traditional LBD. I love the ones with classic lines and only hints of leather. Great choices!

www.cositabella.com

signature mix said...

That Alice+Olivia dress has been on my wishlist for a while now. I love the Helmut Lang one too!

christin said...

totally love the theory dress! i just love them so much. i have to walk by a theory every day and it's the highlight of my day. i really like the alice + olivia dress.

Doux Rousse said...

I just featured that Alice and Olivia dress in a post on my blog!

P.S. I clicked the link to your Istagram dancing pic... Your husband is so handsome! You make a gorgeous couple!

XO,
Doux Rousse
www.douxrousse.com

Alyson said...

love this take on the traditional black dress. i need more leather in my life!

Outside Looking In said...

I like the bottega veneta one the most. Cut picture of you guys!

www.wayoutsidelookingin.blogspot.com

Grace - Stripes and Sequins said...

Absolutely love all of these, but the one you wore is probably my favorite. I have been on the hunt for the perfect L.L.D. forever now but can't seem to find one that I like and can actually afford. I'm thinking I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and splurge. Maybe next time we have a big party or event. Such a cute pic of you and your hub.

Laura_Maradam said...

I don't know if I dare for a total look but I'd def. go for a half-half!

Have a nice day!
xxx

One Stylish Day at a Time said...

I love the take on mod and leather in one and four!

Styleclouds said...

Great picks. My favourites are definitely Joseph and Helmut Lang. And you guys lookmvery sweet in that photo! Happy couple! xo, Christina

http://www.styleclouds.de

which me will i be today said...

I want the Helmut Lang dress. These are great dresses for the holiday season. All that's needed are great shoes and sparkly jewels.

http://whichmewillibetoday.wordpress.com

Erica said...

I love all these picks! Just wish they fit in my budget ;)

www.theprettyfactor.blogspot.com

Audrey Leighton said...

ah i can't decide which one i like the most

FRASSY

www.befrassy.com

THE WIND OF INSPIRATION said...

The seventh one is so beautiful! I want this!!! :)

Victoria, 'The Wind of Inspiration' style blog

Emma said...

the alicia + olivia is gorgeous!! such a fun way to mix up your holiday attire.

Shayne Renee said...

The Helmut Lang on is incredible! LOVE it!

Bethany said...

That Helmut Lang piece is the stuff of my dreams!

Great roundup!

Bethany
lucky-fifth.blogspot.com

Shannon said...

I'd love a black leather dress! Great collection.
http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

la petite coquine said...

What a delicious, daring idea for holiday parties–I love it!

FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

great round up here! all about the leather and loving the one you wore to the winter formal! x

Nora said...

Some great finds here!! Especially in love with number 6!!! x

HeatherClark said...

love it! wait to mix it up. You know i have a half white silk on top then black leather on bottom dress that i love...but dry cleaners won't touch it! they even sent it out and those ppl wouldn't do it...i haven't gotten anything on it yet...but still

http://www.heatherinacandyshop.com

Hannah said...

i love you picks! but i especially love the one with lace!!

http://wtfwhatthefashion.blogspot.com/

Fifth N Sixth Closet said...

Lovely picks! beautiful dresses!
www.fifthnsixthcloset.com

Flutra said...

if you visit my blogg http://flutrafashion.blogspot.com/, u can see that I love the little black dresses. Now need to have one in leather!
Hugs,
Flutra

Sarah said...

Love your picks, leather is a great alternative this season! You and your hubby are a great looking couple, btw. :)

http://keepcalmandcarrylipstick.blogspot.com

Srsly. said...

Love these. I am so bad, I want them all. Love your Shopbop pick.

meghan said...

Wow! Your dress that you did end up getting is really gorgeous!

Alexa Bennett said...

I'm loving leather around the holidays too! I just bought the sleeveless version of your theory leather dress. I am dying to wear it! Great post!

xx
Alexa
http://brightandsassy.blogspot.com/

Allyson [Mimosas in the Morning] said...

Love these so much! And of course, the most expensive would be my favorite.

Victoria said...

How hot is that leather dress! I hope you have pictures of you in that dress! Looks amazing! My staple right now is my leather jacket. I am obsessed wearing it with sequins as well. Great post!

xoxo,
Victoria
http://thestylistadiaries.blogspot.com

Emily said...

I am seriously lusting after both the Bottega Veneta and the Helmut Lang one. In fact, I just featured the gray version of the Helmut Lang one on my site paired with some Frank Gehry for Tiffany & Co. bangles I'm obsessing over. Too bad both of these dresses are entirely out of my price range or add I'd them to my closet in a mouse click! ;)

Emily
moda + medialunas

DNA (designers+artists) said...

So down with all of these!

http://www.designers-artists.com

Ira Petrova said...

I wonder what Coco Chanel would say about this)


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Tiffles said...

love them all! really feeling the leather and cotton combo this season!

http://justcallmetiffles.blogspot.com/

Katie said...

i think you've finally convinced me on the leather dress thing! i LOVE the 2nd dress, plus the one that you wore as well :)

Katie x

Josie said...

I LOVE the Alice + Olivia and Bottega Veneta ones! So cute.
xo Josie
www.winksmilestyle.com

Chelsea D said...

Great dress to wear to a party this time of year! You guys look so cute with your masks in the picture! My favourite dress in your post are the Bottega Veneta and MAJE ones.

Haute Muslimah said...

Love that you went for something unexpected! And you guys are so cute!