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Styling Latex: 5 Outfits Sure To Turn Heads

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Latex clothing has emerged as more than a niche style choice. Instead, it is a bold and luxurious fabric that anyone can wear who’s aiming to stand out in a crowd. Whether you’re getting ready for a night out, costume party, or fashion event, latex is a guaranteed way to get attention. Once predominantly associated with fetish wear, latex is now widely regarded as a high-fashion fabric by professionals in the fashion industry and fashion enthusiasts alike. The most important concept when wearing latex is to style it in an appropriate way that acknowledges your personal style and occasion.

Here are five advanced latex outfits certain to turn heads on anyone – regardless if it’s your first time wearing latex, or if you are already a latex enthusiast.

The Classic Latex Catsuit: Sleek and Powerful


A latex catsuit is arguably the most iconic and attention-grabbing thing that you could wear.  Whether you're at a party or a high-fashion event, the will always possess en fuego possibilities.

Pairing the catsuit with minimal accessories is critical. Since the catsuit is a statement piece on its own, it’s easy for accessories to overcome the whole look. A simple pair of stilettos, a pair of opaque bold earrings or a statement necklace will elevate the outfit, but when layered on top of the glossy latex - may become overwhelming and draw attention away from the holographic latex. Maintain bold makeup but not too drastic - a classic red lip or a smoky eye would work nicely with this look.

The best feature of a latex catsuit, is how versatile this catsuit truly is. A sleeveless version can keep you cool during summer, no problem. A long-sleeve design will allow you to remain fashionable and warm in the colder months.

The Latex Skirt and Top: Elegant and Fashion-forward


If you wish to take a more subtle approach to latex, pairing a latex skirt with a blouse to make a chic, stylish outfit is ideal for the day or night. A high-waisted latex pencil skirt can create a flattering shape with an element of sophistication.

Pairing your latex skirt with a statement blouse in a contrasting fabric, like silk or chiffon, can help tone things down and create an illusion of texture. This equally distributes the boldness of latex with the elegance of a classic fabric. You can wear this ensemble to a cocktail party or a cool dinner because it will embrace the edgy catsuit of the day and remain sophisticated.

When considering footwear, the options vary depending on the event you're attending.  A nice clutch or hatbox bag in a contrasting color with a bit of texture will add class without taking attention away from the latex skirt. 

Latex Leggings and Oversized Sweater: Casual Cool

If you're going for an easy-going look but still want to look stylish, add latex leggings to your list of outfits. These leggings form-finish to hug your curves perfectly and bring a polished edge to any outfit. And then when you add an oversized sweater, or oversized jacket, the look tilts from stylish to cool casual.

This look works, of course, during the daylight whether you’re going to a casual brunch or a casual party; or just a stroll in the city for the weekend. An oversized sweater is perfect paired with sleek latex leggings to bring comfort to the stunning leggings. Opt for a neutral sweater meaning beige, gray or black - this ties the sophistication and ease to the look.

For shoes, you can wear sneaker or chunky boots to help with the comfort look. If you wanted to dress it up more, stuck with booties that have a heel. To wrap up the modern street style but casual look, wear a large tote bag or crossbody bag that just promotes more space and accessibility. You will see people turn their heads or stopping on a corner of the street, you'll feel good but not that you are trying too hard.


The Latex Dress: Edgy and Sleek

Dressed in latex is the ultimate in glam. A mini dress or a full-length gown is sexy, sleek and makes a bold statement. The high shine of the latex will catch the eye furthermore, entice all the attention to be on you.

For a hot look, go for a bright color such as red, cobalt blue, or emerald green.  If you prefer an understated look, you can't go wrong with a black latex dress or metallic punch.

A latex dress doesn't require much in the accessories department; statement earrings or bracelets will do. Finish your look with sleek hair and bold makeup: slicked back hair with cat-eye liner.

You will definitely want to wear high heels whenever you wear a latex dress. High heels elongate the legs and lengthen your whole body to keep the sleek look paired with a latex dress.

Whether you are walking the red carpet or attending an elevated party, a latex dress is the choice for a statement piece.

Latex Jumpsuit: Contemporary with Edge

If you're in the market for a modern version of a latex outfit, something that's still a little edgy, then a latex catsuit is your answer. A few steps up from a tight catsuit, jumpsuits usually have some structure instead of just a skin-tight fit. They still offer the lustrous properties of latex along with a greatly-tailored appearance. This is perfect if you want to stand out, while perhaps being a little more understated than if you wore a full catsuit.

You can style a latex jumpsuit with a loose fit or add a belt to show more curve at the waist.  Depending on the event, add a tailored blazer or cropped leather jacket.

Since a jumpsuit generally covers more of your body, wear more accessories with the outfit. Think of layered necklaces, chunky bracelets, or even a wide-brim hat. You will also want to keep your makeup modern and sleek - metallic eye shadow and shiny lip color are options.

Bringing It Together

Latex clothing is not just for special occasions or avant-garde fashion shows, as you can see, these five latex outfits allow you to wear different styles of latex clothing for different options in your life from casual occasions to an event where you want to look more glam, you are prepared. The trick is to style latex in a way that complements the bold outfit without competing - making sure you have paired lots of pieces that work together in the overall appearance.

Whether you wear a classic latex black catsuit, wear latex leggings with an oversized sweater, or a latex dress - you will certainly get some attention. Always try to keep your accessories to a minimum, think makeup that is bold, polished, and confident in latex - at the end the day you are wearing latex.

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