Dresses to Wear With a Brown Leather Jacket
You may be accustomed to the idea of pairing a brown leather jacket with more casual wear, such as blue jeans and a T-shirt. However, when you're dealing with interim temperatures that allow for you to wear a dress and leather jacket, trying to blend these two articles of clothing may cause you to wonder whether you're making fashionable choices. Consider a variety of pairings for a solid foray into topping your frock with a brown leather wrap.
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Cool Colors
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Start your look with a medium brown, cropped leather jacket. Whether you opt for a shearling-lined selection or something with a simple lining, such as satin, try out some laid-back looks. Keep your vibe soft by adding cool, calming colors. A cool color looks cold to the touch, such as blue or purple. Try popping that leather jacket on over a boldly hued maxi dress in a vibrant purple and cobalt oversize floral print. Slide your feet into a pair of strappy brown sandals on a warmer day or go for a super free-spirited vibe with a pair of brown suede lace-up booties with fringe detailing for a boho-chic look. Or, keep it simple with a pale blue, chambray shirt-dress with the same shoes for a Western-inspired aesthetic.
Warm Colors
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Maybe you've found a brown leather jacket with ultra-feminine or in-your-face detailing, such as allover ruffles or intricate embroidery. Rather than adding a girlish dress to your outfit that may create a too-precious look, opt for strong, warm colors, such as reds and oranges. Pull on a fitted sweater dress in a solid color, such as fire engine red, and add brown leather ankle boots for cooler weather. However, if the temps are a bit warmer, try out a three-quarter-sleeve T-shirt dress in varying shades of peach. Or, for a slightly dressier look, pull on a pale yellow eyelet, strapless dress with an Empire waist. Slip your feet into a pair of nude flats or sandals for the finishing touch.
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Antiqued Colors
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Lean toward a more vintage-inspired approach to your ensemble by starting with a dark brown, distressed leather jacket that hits near or just above your natural waistline. Pull on a minidress in a throwback fabrication, such as lace or ruffled chiffon. An antiqued color, such as a muted yellow-green or faded peachy coral is the way to go. Another option for an antiqued look is to play around with creams and off-whites. Whether you go for a tiered cotton midi dress or a drop-waist, '20s-inspired, short-sleeve silk dress with a barely-there floral print or shadow stripe, you will achieve a nostalgic look. Pop your feet into a pair of brown ankle boots with a pyramid heel, throw on a few vintage-style rings and your look is complete.
Neutrals
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Imagine you have purchased a deep brown patchwork leather jacket that has an earthy appearance. Maintain that natural vibe by going with a modern style dress in neutrals. A neutral is simply a tone with a near lack of color, such as black, white, brown, gray or beige. If you're a fan of earth tones, try a khaki cargo-style dress that falls an inch or two above your knees with short sleeves, a button-front closure and pocket detailing. For a sportier look, consider a heather gray cotton-poly blend sweatshirt-style dress with a hood. Or, to achieve a softer appearance, opt for a babydoll dress in white with a feminine brown-and-tan print, such as polka dots or butterflies. Slide your leather jacket on top and finish the ensemble with a pair of casual, brown mid-calf boots for the cargo and athletic looks or brown ballet flats for the babydoll dress.
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