Tied up, strapped down, buckled in — Spring 2013 saw many designers look beyond pastels, ruffles, and florals to something a little more, well, S&M. At BCBG, harnesses were strapped over maxi dresses, at Jason Wu they went with leather and lace, and at Hervé Léger they took body con dresses from sexy to risqué. Here's how to try the trend at home without being a total slave to fashion.
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Double Dealing
This leather harness by Collina Strada not only makes you look like a badass, but features two hidden zip-pull pockets to keep your valuables handy too.
Collina Strada Leather Quorra Harness $300
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Cartoon Heroes
Add some innocence to the leather affair with ASOS' 'Revive' Harness Belt, which takes its cues from childlike fantasies and iconic cartoon superheroes.
ASOS REVIVE Leather Harness Belt $50.15
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Subtly Assertive
Don't think you can pull off a full leather body harness? Wear one on your fingers instead.
ASOS 3 Finger Chain Hand Harness $10.20
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Badass Babe
Hard meets soft in this chiffon harness dress by UNIF. And though it looks a little villainous, the harness is 100% vegan leather.
UNIF Harness Dress $175
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Double Trouble
Pandora's strappy leather Double Oblong watch is casual, classic and just a tad daring.
Pandora Double Oblong $299
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Say it with Studs
A silver trim and leather bib add just enough edge without getting too fussy.
Stylestalker Riveted Dress $159
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Motorcycle or Minimalist
McQueen's killer leather ankle boots instantly convert from statement-making to smooth.
Alexander McQueen Ankle Boot with Removable Harness $1185
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Double Crossed
Show just enough skin in this cropped top with cross-body detailing.
Finders Keepers New Morning Top $89.95
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Strapped In
A metal plate and dual ankle straps toughen up a pair of classic black heels.
Jo Mercer Vesna Heels $149.95
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Get to the Point
Cause a scene in this silver spike necklace by Joomi Lim.
Joomi Lim Double Row Spike Necklace $210
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Double Dealing
This leather harness by Collina Strada not only makes you look like a badass, but features two hidden zip-pull pockets to keep your valuables handy too.
Collina Strada Leather Quorra Harness $300
-
Cartoon Heroes
Add some innocence to the leather affair with ASOS' 'Revive' Harness Belt, which takes its cues from childlike fantasies and iconic cartoon superheroes.
ASOS REVIVE Leather Harness Belt $50.15
-
Subtly Assertive
Don't think you can pull off a full leather body harness? Wear one on your fingers instead.
ASOS 3 Finger Chain Hand Harness $10.20
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Badass Babe
Hard meets soft in this chiffon harness dress by UNIF. And though it looks a little villainous, the harness is 100% vegan leather.
UNIF Harness Dress $175
-
Double Trouble
Pandora's strappy leather Double Oblong watch is casual, classic and just a tad daring.
Pandora Double Oblong $299
-
Say it with Studs
A silver trim and leather bib add just enough edge without getting too fussy.
Stylestalker Riveted Dress $159
-
Motorcycle or Minimalist
McQueen's killer leather ankle boots instantly convert from statement-making to smooth.
Alexander McQueen Ankle Boot with Removable Harness $1185
-
Double Crossed
Show just enough skin in this cropped top with cross-body detailing.
Finders Keepers New Morning Top $89.95
-
Strapped In
A metal plate and dual ankle straps toughen up a pair of classic black heels.
Jo Mercer Vesna Heels $149.95
-
Get to the Point
Cause a scene in this silver spike necklace by Joomi Lim.
Joomi Lim Double Row Spike Necklace $210
-
Double Dealing
This leather harness by Collina Strada not only makes you look like a badass, but features two hidden zip-pull pockets to keep your valuables handy too.
Collina Strada Leather Quorra Harness $300
-
Cartoon Heroes
Add some innocence to the leather affair with ASOS' 'Revive' Harness Belt, which takes its cues from childlike fantasies and iconic cartoon superheroes.
ASOS REVIVE Leather Harness Belt $50.15
-
Subtly Assertive
Don't think you can pull off a full leather body harness? Wear one on your fingers instead.
ASOS 3 Finger Chain Hand Harness $10.20
-
Badass Babe
Hard meets soft in this chiffon harness dress by UNIF. And though it looks a little villainous, the harness is 100% vegan leather.
UNIF Harness Dress $175
-
Double Trouble
Pandora's strappy leather Double Oblong watch is casual, classic and just a tad daring.
Pandora Double Oblong $299
-
Say it with Studs
A silver trim and leather bib add just enough edge without getting too fussy.
Stylestalker Riveted Dress $159
-
Motorcycle or Minimalist
McQueen's killer leather ankle boots instantly convert from statement-making to smooth.
Alexander McQueen Ankle Boot with Removable Harness $1185
-
Double Crossed
Show just enough skin in this cropped top with cross-body detailing.
Finders Keepers New Morning Top $89.95
-
Strapped In
A metal plate and dual ankle straps toughen up a pair of classic black heels.
Jo Mercer Vesna Heels $149.95
-
Get to the Point
Cause a scene in this silver spike necklace by Joomi Lim.
Joomi Lim Double Row Spike Necklace $210
This leather harness by Collina Strada not only makes you look like a badass, but features two hidden zip-pull pockets to keep your valuables handy too.
Collina Strada Leather Quorra Harness $300
Add some innocence to the leather affair with ASOS' 'Revive' Harness Belt, which takes its cues from childlike fantasies and iconic cartoon superheroes.
ASOS REVIVE Leather Harness Belt $50.15
Don't think you can pull off a full leather body harness? Wear one on your fingers instead.
ASOS 3 Finger Chain Hand Harness $10.20
Hard meets soft in this chiffon harness dress by UNIF. And though it looks a little villainous, the harness is 100% vegan leather.
UNIF Harness Dress $175
Pandora's strappy leather Double Oblong watch is casual, classic and just a tad daring.
Pandora Double Oblong $299
A silver trim and leather bib add just enough edge without getting too fussy.
Stylestalker Riveted Dress $159
McQueen's killer leather ankle boots instantly convert from statement-making to smooth.
Alexander McQueen Ankle Boot with Removable Harness $1185
Show just enough skin in this cropped top with cross-body detailing.
Finders Keepers New Morning Top $89.95
A metal plate and dual ankle straps toughen up a pair of classic black heels.
Jo Mercer Vesna Heels $149.95
Cause a scene in this silver spike necklace by Joomi Lim.
Joomi Lim Double Row Spike Necklace $210
This leather harness by Collina Strada not only makes you look like a badass, but features two hidden zip-pull pockets to keep your valuables handy too.
Collina Strada Leather Quorra Harness $300
Add some innocence to the leather affair with ASOS' 'Revive' Harness Belt, which takes its cues from childlike fantasies and iconic cartoon superheroes.
ASOS REVIVE Leather Harness Belt $50.15
Don't think you can pull off a full leather body harness? Wear one on your fingers instead.
ASOS 3 Finger Chain Hand Harness $10.20
Hard meets soft in this chiffon harness dress by UNIF. And though it looks a little villainous, the harness is 100% vegan leather.
UNIF Harness Dress $175
Pandora's strappy leather Double Oblong watch is casual, classic and just a tad daring.
Pandora Double Oblong $299
A silver trim and leather bib add just enough edge without getting too fussy.
Stylestalker Riveted Dress $159
McQueen's killer leather ankle boots instantly convert from statement-making to smooth.
Alexander McQueen Ankle Boot with Removable Harness $1185
Show just enough skin in this cropped top with cross-body detailing.
Finders Keepers New Morning Top $89.95
A metal plate and dual ankle straps toughen up a pair of classic black heels.
Jo Mercer Vesna Heels $149.95
Cause a scene in this silver spike necklace by Joomi Lim.
Joomi Lim Double Row Spike Necklace $210
This leather harness by Collina Strada not only makes you look like a badass, but features two hidden zip-pull pockets to keep your valuables handy too.
Collina Strada Leather Quorra Harness $300
Add some innocence to the leather affair with ASOS' 'Revive' Harness Belt, which takes its cues from childlike fantasies and iconic cartoon superheroes.
ASOS REVIVE Leather Harness Belt $50.15
Don't think you can pull off a full leather body harness? Wear one on your fingers instead.
ASOS 3 Finger Chain Hand Harness $10.20
Hard meets soft in this chiffon harness dress by UNIF. And though it looks a little villainous, the harness is 100% vegan leather.
UNIF Harness Dress $175
Pandora's strappy leather Double Oblong watch is casual, classic and just a tad daring.
Pandora Double Oblong $299
A silver trim and leather bib add just enough edge without getting too fussy.
Stylestalker Riveted Dress $159
McQueen's killer leather ankle boots instantly convert from statement-making to smooth.
Alexander McQueen Ankle Boot with Removable Harness $1185
Show just enough skin in this cropped top with cross-body detailing.
Finders Keepers New Morning Top $89.95
A metal plate and dual ankle straps toughen up a pair of classic black heels.
Jo Mercer Vesna Heels $149.95
Cause a scene in this silver spike necklace by Joomi Lim.
Joomi Lim Double Row Spike Necklace $210
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