How to Use patent leather in a Sentence
patent leather
noun-
The Alpaca-blend knit jumper and the patent leather sling-back pumps.
— Angela Lei, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 -
Just up the road, Irene's patent leather purse was found, as well as a piece of her white lace veil.
— CBS News, 16 Apr. 2017 -
Those oxfords are okay in brown, but isn't the red patent leather so much cuter?
— Caitlin Petreycik, Seventeen, 11 Aug. 2014 -
In her hand was a Miu Miu bag with cognac patent leather flats to match.
— Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2023 -
Kent had had the seats of those chairs reupholstered in hot-pink patent leather.
— Ann Patchett, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2021 -
Meanwhile, George wore a black suit, navy dress shirt, and black patent leather shoes.
— Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 May 2019 -
With shorts, knee-length tights and patent leather sneakers, the actor was a breath of fresh air in Givenchy.
— Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2022 -
Besides, the twinkly Passard—that’s him in the white patent leather shoes—wouldn’t allow that.
— Bon Appetit, 13 Apr. 2017 -
These loafers are all class and comfort – which is not always the case with patent leather.
— Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2023 -
Adding to the bold moment, Heidi rocked the bodysuit with a pair of thigh-high black patent leather boots.
— Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 12 June 2023 -
All in all, the 27-year-old's monochromatic look, complete with patent leather, was one for the books.
— Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 3 May 2022 -
With a coma heel and high-shine patent leather, these boots pack a unique statement.
— Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2023 -
Wilde paired the eye-catching pullover with a long white skirt and chunky black patent leather loafers — keeping with the black-and-white theme.
— Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 27 June 2023 -
Make no mistake, patent leather still holds a high place in a well-rounded wardrobe.
— Blake Newby, Essence, 19 Oct. 2021 -
Stormi, who is soon to turn six, got a long-sleeve black dress, patent leather Mary Janes, and a tiny bag of her own.
— Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2024 -
D'Amelio wore a black velvet dress with black patent leather heels and white anklets.
— Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2023 -
Those too, though this time the skirts, like the slick suits for both men and women, were in faux patent leather croc rather than the real thing.
— Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2023 -
In a sea of black and navy tuxes, Liu dared to stand to out in a sharp red Versace tuxedo and patent leather shoes.
— Ana Escalante, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2022 -
Hayek's are black patent leather, and Valentina's look like black suede or velvet.
— Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2023 -
Betts finished the look with black patent leather loafers, gold glasses, and earrings.
— Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2022 -
All of Dionne’s looks are worth taking note of, from her striped neon crop top to a loud, red patent leather mini skirt.
— Jamila Stewart, Essence, 1 Apr. 2021 -
Instead of bell bottoms, the $5,000 suit was tapered at the legs and perfectly met the tops of a pair of shiny patent leather shoes.
— Written By Jeffery C. Mays; Photographs By Damon Winter, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2017 -
All the desks were white and all the conference chairs throughout the office were covered in black patent leather.
— Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 9 Aug. 2021 -
The tasseled loafer is updated with this sleek, patent leather take.
— Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 4 Dec. 2022 -
Many were adorned with wide, black patent leather belts with chunky buckles that wouldn’t have been out of place on a Santa suit.
— Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2019 -
Clooney, meanwhile, opted for a dark gray suit and a white button-up, adding on a black belt and patent leather shoes.
— Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 June 2024 -
These are the ones to use on the majority of leather types (excluding nubuck, patent leather, and suede).
— Yolanda Wikiel, wsj.com, 13 Sep. 2023 -
Miu Miu’s vichy-style, black-and-white gingham ribbons adorn low-heeled, black sling-back patent leather pumps.
— Janet Kinosian, latimes.com, 7 Mar. 2018 -
Underneath the dress, Hahn sported platform brogue heels in a patent leather, which added mega height.
— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024 -
Sprouse coordinated with a black overcoat, layering it over a white tank top, blue jeans, and patent leather shoes.
— Violet Goldstone, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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