leather dresses

At last night's People's Choice Awards, Jennifer Aniston stuck to her signature color, black, but opted to give her streamlined silhouette a bit of a shake-up by sporting a black leather fit-and-flare Christian Dior dress — see what other stars wore here. The actress kept her accessories to a bare minimum with just a pair of black ankle-strap Tom Ford sandals and her whopping engagement ring. While Jennifer's exact dress isn't available to shop online, you can re-create the edgy-slash-retro style for your next party by shopping our favorite leather fit-and-flare dresses below. Finish off with these Tibi ankle-strap sandals ($395) to really nail her look.

Blake Lively showed off her gorgeous gams in a red leather Isabel Marant mini and caged Christian Louboutin booties at the 12/12/12 benefit concert in NYC. A slew of celebrities have been spotted rocking leather pants, dresses, and jackets, but what we really love about Blake's fierce mini is the intricate stud detailing. Inject a little edge into your holiday style with a red leather dress, studded collar necklace, and nude caged ankle boots or test-drive this studded black leather French Connection sheath ($548) with black patent pumps for a goth-meets-glam take on Blake's red-hot look.

Kristen Stewart has been on an impressive fashion roll lately with a series of enviable looks. First she shocked us in Balenciaga, then she got wildly colorful in Peter Pilotto, and now the actress worked an edgy glam vibe in this A.L.C. wool and leather dress ($1,296) at the On the Road movie screening in NYC. She continued the black theme via a black quilted Balenciaga jacket and Barbara Bui cutout sandals, then accessorized with a couple of gold bangles and this exact Iwona Ludyga tribe beaded flag bracelet ($68). Shop Kristen's exact dress and bracelet now to nail her latest all-black look.

Lauren Conrad has been on a nationwide book tour promoting her latest book, Lauren Conrad Beauty, and for her LA stop last night, she chose a Johanna Johnson black leather dress. With a statement dress like that one, all you need are a Kate Spade New York bow belt ($78) and these killer Christian Louboutin spike platform pumps ($1,595). We love that Lauren's little black dress is rough in fabric but ladylike in silhouette. Get in on the look via this similar Shoshanna black leather dress ($770) or this less-expensive Free People vegan leather dress ($198). Don't forget the bow belt for extra charm and the studded pumps for mega edge.

Malin Akerman struck a pose in a chic leather dress and colorblock Christian Louboutin sandals ($995) at the Hollywood premiere of Nobody Walks. The self-declared leather lover accessorized her full-skirt leather sheath and lust-worthy sandals with a black patent clutch, embellished cuff bracelet, and retro updo. Score Malin's exact eye-catching sandals to pair with a black leather sheath for date night, show a little skin in this faux leather Free People mini ($139) for a night out with the girls, or test the waters in a leather skirt and black tank if you aren't on board with an entire leather look.

Leather — faux or for real — is our Winter wardrobe's slick best friend. Come Spring, it becomes much trickier to wear these tanned pieces for an ultralight feel. Not to worry, just look to the Spring '12 runways for instant gratification. Phillip Lim sent models out in pastel-hued leather moto-inspired vests, while Thakoon opted for bolder solid tones set against structured pleated skirts and cool-girl dresses, and Rag & Bone detailed its sportier pieces with leather trim. For an extra dose of styling motivation, celebs like Nicole Richie, Alexa Chung, and Miranda Kerr have all donned Spring-appropriate leather separates. The key is to juxtapose your edgier staple with lighter fare — a statement dress with an embellished belt, a pair of shorts with a sheer jersey tee, or a biker jacket with a floral pencil skirt. That way, you strike a harmonious balance between the season's softer trends and its more masculine ones. Click the slideshow below to shop your favorite pieces — and let us know how you'll be wearing your Spring leather.