Trend Alert: Leather Dresses

Ladies, it's time to put away your tired leather leggings and try the new, hot trend for spring: leather dresses! If you're worried about a bulky shape or stuffiness, don't be, because these dresses are designed to be lightweight and flattering.

Celebrities like Jennifer Hudson, Zoe Saldana and Rihanna have all rocked leather dresses, showing just how universal their appeal can be.

If you're bold, go for an all-over leather look (gallery images 1-3). But if you're not quite ready to go all-out leather, look for a dress with leather panels or accents (images 4-6).

http://xml.channel.aol.com/xmlpublisher/fetch.v2.xml?option=expand_relative_urls&dataUrlNodes=uiConfig,feedConfig,localizationConfig,entry&id=993878&pid=993877&uts=1301342929

http://www.aolcdn.com/ke/media_gallery/v1/ke_media_gallery_wrapper.swf

This feminine faux leather dress by BCBG is flirty and fun. We can picture someone like Jennifer Hudson flaunting her new body in this cute number!

BCBG Tiered Faux Leather Dress ($107.99, www.macys.com)

Getty Images

Trend Alert: Leather Dresses

Prefer the simpler things in life? Well, this gray zip-up dress by Asos is perfect for anyone with sleek sensibilities. It's sexy without being revealing and affordable, too, coming in under $100!

Asos Zip-Up Dress ($84.27, www.asos.com)

Trend Alert: Leather Dresses

Some fashionable finds are worth blowing the budget on, and this gorgeous white leather dress by Alice and Olivia is definitely one of them!

Alice & Olivia Leather Peplum Dress ($495, www.ssence.com)

Trend Alert: Leather Dresses

This sexy number by Reiss would be perfect for a romantic date or a girls' night out. The leather accents hit around the waist and thigh, creating a sexy shape that shows off your curves!

Reiss "Anoushka" Dress ($125, www.reissonline.com)

Trend Alert: Leather Dresses

Add this adorable leather paneled dress by Rampage into your spring work wardrobe if you want to appear confident and cute!

Rampage Shift ($39.98, www.macys.com)

Trend Alert: Leather Dresses

Want to "rock out" like Rihanna without going too extreme? Armani Exchange's leather panel dress iS perfect for any woman who wants a rocker-chic look but prefers a softer style.

Armani Exchange Panel Dress ($98, www.armaniexchange.com)

Trend Alert: Leather Dresses

Jennifer Hudson shows off her newly-toned body in a nude leather sleeveless minidress.

Trend Alert: Leather Dresses

Rihanna goes for the one-shouldered look - perfect for showing off her tattoo!

When you have a loud hairstyle and stand-out outfit like Rihanna does in this picture, opt for an understated shoe - like the singer's nude pumps - to keep from being too vivacious.

Trend Alert: Leather Dresses

Actress Zoe Saldana is cute and flirty in this strapless beige mini.

Trend Alert: Leather Dresses