woman dressed in black leather Gathered Dress - West Coast Leather features its most elegant of womens leather dresses Elegant Sheath Leather Dress 4

From deep hues like marsala and hunter green to cooler colors like emerald blue or icy grey, were loving the dresses we found in the gallery above

For the Modern Bride Brides drawn to nontraditional silhouettes or a less-is-more approach will find that sleek designs are especially striking this time of year

Leave time for alterations Most formal dresses benefit from minor alterations, and for a growing child the hem and straps in particular may need adjusting close to the event

Are you cold? she asks her daughter as she rubs her arm

Light boning offers soft structure to the draped bodice, complemented by a sweetheart neckline