Anyone who lives in a cold climate has likely rolled out of bed on a frigid winter day and felt an overwhelming sense of either excitement or dread. Those first few weeks of cold weather can qualify as exciting because you finally get to wear that chunky sweater without sweating, and you can pull your beloved lug-sole boots out of storage. On the other hand, there comes the point mid-winter when even the most fashionable people can fall into a winter-dressing slump—the oversized puffer coats, excessive layering, and lack of sunlight past 5 p.m. begin to get to you. In those moments, you need to have an arsenal of accessories to bring back some of the excitement around winter dressing. What’s better for that purpose than a pair of leather gloves? Hear me out on this: While most think of this as a staple that’s just for maintaining warmth, it’s actually the easy way to elevate any winter outfit. And to prove that point, I’ve done extensive image research to show how leather gloves are not only trending, but through styling, they’ve surpassed being a “boring” staple and moved into being a statement accessory. Keep reading to see how to style leather gloves to add a luxurious twist to all your winter outfits.
First things first, we have to acknowledge the fact that leather gloves were all over the F/W 22 runways. From couture collections (see: Valentino) to ready-to-wear collections (e.g., Sportmax, Christian Siriano, and Koché), there was no shortage of leather gloves on the runway this season. And while it may seem a little obvious that gloves would come back in style for winter, the focus wasn’t necessarily on utility but on fashion. Full gowns were styled with longline leather gowns, and suits were paired with contrasting gloves, proving that this small accessory can make a big statement.
But it isn’t just the runways where we’ve seen leather gloves styled in new and exciting ways. We have seen the fashion set embrace this accessory too. Across the board, the embrace of this staple is all about giving it a signature twist. Think adding colorful contrasting gloves to create visual interest or making outfits that aren’t winter friendly warmer. It’s less about wearing this staple straightforwardly and rather about getting creative with it. So to get you pumped up about this accessory, we’ve rounded up a few outfit ideas that show how to style it in a new way and broken down the formulas to re-create the looks yourself. Plus, we’ve shopped out some of the best leather gloves on the market. This single accessory will do the trick if you’re trying to beat back winter blues or add something extra to your winter looks.
What you’ll need: colorful sweater + belt + wrap skirt + ankle boots + leather gloves
