A good leather skirt is the kind of purchase that carries with it wardrobe altering potential. The quick swap from a cotton, linen, or viscose skirt to a leather style will add effortless structure, inject polish and refine the outfit instantaneously. The heavy-weight fabric does the heavy lifting, meaning that you can style it with a variety of simple tops—from halter necks to oversized shirts, and come away with a stylish ensemble.
Often quite the investment, leather skirts tend to come in at above £100, but can vary drastically in price depending on the retailer. Though you might have to set aside some cash, this wardrobe investment is one that you’ll look forward to styling every autumn and winter onwards. Looking better with age, the lather fabric is incredibly durable, and a great foundation piece to work into a capsule wardrobe.
Lucy wears a cropped knit and black midi leather skirt.
From faux-leather to the real-deal, we’ve rounded up our favourite leather skirts available to purchase right now, plus all the styling inspiration you need to incorporate the cult-item into your styling rotation straight away.
Read on to discover our favourite ways of styling the leather skirt below.
Style notes: As September hits, we’re styling button down shirts with just about everything, and a leather skirt is no exception. To dress down the formal style, try wearing yours loosely tucked into a leather skirt, and styled with a white tee underneath, à la Sylvie Mus. If the weather is looking ominous throw on a chunky jumper and you’re set.
We love the yellow version for an alternative the classic button down.
The perfect white tee.
The Frankie Shop’s leather pencil shirt looks amazing with knee-high leather boots, as well as open-toe mules.
Style notes: Play with texture and search for a top that juxtaposes the heavy leather fabric, such as a light-weight pleated top. Keeping the silhouette simple, but experimenting with materials is an easy way to add a stylish flare to any outfit.
Perfectly pleated.
This vegan leather skirt is a favourite of ours.
Style these all autumn long.
Style notes: In early September when summer and autumn seem to fuse, pull out your favourite garments from both seasons and get to work. A trusty denim jackets will see you through a mild September, whist a printed leather skirt will inject the autumnal edge to your look.
Tried and true—this denim jacket is the perfect cut.
Ganni’s faux leather wrap skirt is the playful wardrobe addition we’ve been searching for.
Every wardrobe needs a trusty flip-flop.
Style notes: There might be no better pairing than a cropped jacket and high-waisted skirt. Dickie’s workwear style jacket naturally dresses down the leather skirt for an effortless, cool-girl pairing.
A chic workwear inspired cropped jacket we’ll be wearing all autumn long.
Perfectly soft.
Clogs are the perfect shoe for stomping through crunchy leaves in autumn.
Style notes: Keep it simple and style your leather midi with a pared-back halter-neck top for an elegant ensemble that can be dressed up or down with heels or sandals.
