The "Boring" Winter Accessory That Can Make Any Outfit Look Luxe

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 oversize 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 gloves as a staple that's just for maintaining warmth, they're actually the easy way to elevate any winter outfit. To prove that point, I've done extensive image research to show how leather gloves are trending, and 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.
Leather gloves on the runways:
First things first, we have to acknowledge the fact that leather gloves were all over the fall/winter 2024 and spring/summer 2025 runways. From Miu Miu to Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini to Carven to Bottega Veneta to Gucci, there was no shortage of leather gloves on the runway this season. While it may seem a little obvious that gloves would come back in style for winter, the focus wasn't necessarily on utility. It was on fashion. Impeccably tailored suits were styled with longline leather gloves, gowns were paired with matching opera-length gloves, and leather outerwear separates were paired with contrasting gloves, proving that this small accessory can make a big statement.
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 styling is all about giving this staple a signature twist. Think about 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.
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 so you can re-create the looks yourself. Plus, we've shopped out some of the best leather gloves on the market. This accessory will do the trick if you're trying to beat back winter blues or add something extra to your winter looks.
Leather gloves on the fashion set:
What you'll need: colorful sweater + belt + wrap skirt + ankle boots + leather gloves
What you'll need: faux fur + jeans + tights + tote bag + leather gloves
What you'll need: sweater + bright blazer + jeans + boots + leather gloves
What you'll need: maxi sweaterdress + chunky chain necklace + leather gloves + shoulder bag
What you'll need: V-neck sweater + full skirt + pumps + structured bag + leather gloves
What you'll need: sweaterdress + leather trench coat + belt bag + knee-high boots + leather gloves
What you'll need: maxi camel coat + white turtleneck + pointed knee-high boots + handbag + leather gloves
What you'll need: black cocktail dress + tights + pumps + handbag + leather gloves
What you'll need: long scarf + oversize sweater + pleated skirt + socks + pointed heels + leather gloves
What you'll need: tweed jacket + tank top + stirrup leggings + pumps + leather gloves
What you'll need: Monochrome black coat + turtleneck + trousers + black ankle boots + clutch bag + red leather gloves
What you'll need: sunglasses + clip-on earrings + tweed coat + leather gloves + quilted handbag + snow boots
What you'll need: sculptural earrings + blazer dress + over-the-knee boots + woven bag + leather gloves
What you'll need: long leather coat + pinstripe blazer + oversize button-down + tie + miniskirt + tights + wedges + leather gloves
What you'll need: leather blazer + printed turtleneck + denim shorts + knee-high suede boots + leather gloves
What you'll need: wool coat + T-shirt + cardigan + leather gloves + trousers + loafers + tote bag
What you'll need: oversize sunglasses + clip-on earrings + white wrap coat + leather gloves + clutch bag + knee-high boots
What you'll need: black coat + scarf + beige sweaterdress + beige bag + leather gloves + riding boots
What you'll need: gray coat + black turtleneck dress + leather gloves + silver bangles + over-the-knee boots
What you'll need: furry hat + sunglasses + long black coat + contrasting leather gloves + shoulder bag
What you'll need: oversize sunglasses + clip-on earrings + olive coat + matching scarf + leather gloves + tan handbag
What you'll need: stretchy headband + sunglasses + earrings + shearling coat + turtleneck + jeans + leather gloves + handbag
What you'll need: oversize leather blazer + scoop-neck tank + belt + pencil skirt + tights + slingbacks + leather gloves
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a freelance writer and editor living in New York City. What began as a pastime (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a lifelong passion for unveiling the connection between fashion and culture on the internet and in real life. Over the last decade, she's melded her extensive edit and social background to various on-staff positions at Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie. More recently, she’s become a freelance contributor to other publications including Vogue, Editorialist, and The Cut. Off the clock, you can find her clutching her cell phone as she's constantly scrolling through TikTok and The RealReal, in search of the next cool thing.
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