Leather skirts are unbearably chic – there's no two ways about it.
The sleek, glossy finish does the hard work for you, providing your look with a sense of structure.
Irrespective of skirt length, leather has an intrinsic air of sultry, but that doesn't mean that it can't be styled for daytime to exude polish.
What some versions lack in practicality (if you're going for an ultra-fitted silhouette, we implore you to check that you can actually walk in it), they more than make up for in versatility.
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Style an A-line mini with an oversized white shirt and mule wedges during the height of summer, or layer it up with thigh-high boots and an elegant knit for the colder months. The trend has a certain timeless quality, but this season (nope, we don't know where the year went either), we're all about cool-girl midis teamed with chunky polo necks and biker boots.
Hello! Fashion shares our favourite ways to style a leather skirt this season:
With this season's hottest hue
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Full of zeal, red is undoubtedly the shade of the moment. Consider pairing a vibrant maxi length version over a black bodysuit for maximum sultriness.
With an oversized hoodie
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Dip into streetwear and team a slouchy-fit hoodie alongside a patent leather version for an interesting contrast.
With a relaxed-fit blazer
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Leather offers so much structure, consider styling a maxi length alongside an alternative, soft-sleeved blazer for a sense of balance.
With a fine knit and a luxe fur coat
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Packed with texture, this bandeau-skirt hybrid looks amazing over a neutral lightweight knit. Extra layering points awarded for the dreamy jacket.
With a matching bomber
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If you’re wanting to keep things understated in the shade department, buttermilk yellow - spotted at Tove, Zimmermann and Givenchy - feels luxe and cool. A current street style favourite, the bomber teams beautifully with a leather A-line mini.
With glossy knee-high boots
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Channel the It-girls of the 1960s with an A-line silhouette and playful knee-highs. A boxy jacket is a great idea to retain warmth if you’re going bare-legged.
With a tonal turtleneck
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Lean into warm, earthy neutrals and style a chocolate brown split-hem midi with a tan knit and knee-high boots.
With a cropped puffer
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Dial up the warmth with a burnt orange puffer and echo the leather in your skirt via heeled loafers.
With a moto jacket
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Embrace biker energy and team your skirt with a bold motorcycle jacket, a white tee and chunky boots.
With a cut-out polo neck
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An easy way to invigorate a pattern classic is by choosing a piece with a cool-girl cut-out. Style it alongside a leather midi skirt with interesting construction detailing.
How we chose the pieces:
- Style: When combing through the internet's top fashion sites for the best styles, we made sure that each of our picks were either bang on trend for AW23 or had a certain classic appeal for maximum wearability. We've delivered on scope - from Stella McCartney to Mango, these are the pieces we're lusting after this season.
- Fabric: All our picks come under the leather umbrella, spanning from natural to faux vegan alternatives.
- Price: Whether you're planning on splashing out or bagging a bargain, we've got a piece in your price range. We've selected this season's most stylish leather skirts, ranging from affordable high street and mid-level brands to luxe designer labels.
Best Leather Skirts
Amas Wrap-effect Vegan Leather Midi Skirt
Nanushka
Wear with...
A white ruched shirt and kitten-heel mules.
Vegans needn't compromise on style, and Nanushka is leading the way with its signature leather alternative. This high-waisted midi skirt features a super flattering knot at the waistband and feels seriously timeless.
A-line Skirt
H&M
Wear with...
Chunky tread flat boots and a cream polo knit.
H&M's glossy faux version is both high shine and high drama. Featuring a classic A-line shape, the slightly mottled effect adds an extra dimension of texture.
Pleated Faux Leather Midi Skirt
Proenza Schouler White Label
Wear with...
Tube socks and chunky Dad trainers.
Crafted from faux leather, this pleated version by Proenza Schouler White Label has an elegant, kinetic energy. The cool khaki hue feels season-appropriate, and the piece would work beautifully with a chunky sweater vest and a tight-fit polo neck.
Worn-effect Leather Skirt
Wear with...
A matching bomber jacket.
Mango's low-rise black version has a certain lived-in appeal and we adore the edgy, utilitarian appeal of the hardware and pocket detailing.
Lauren Vegetarian Leather Midi Skirt
Stella McCartney
Wear with...
A chunky ribbed knit and pointed boots.
Stella McCartney's 'Lauren' skirt is cut from plant-derived vegetarian leather and feels categorically elegant. Plus, we love the double split design for extra flair.
The Madi Faux-Leather Front-Slit Maxi Skirt
Pilcro
Wear with...
A chocolate brown bodysuit and patent boots.
With a daring frontal split, this mossy green skirt by Pilcro has a super flattering straight silhouette and can be styled up with a luxe monogram belt.
Tianna Leather Midi Skirt
Cefinn
Wear with...
A soft, silky pussybow blouse.
Constructed from panels of supple black leather, Cefinn's 'Tiana' skirt is giving major 'Quiet Luxury' vibes. Style yours with a flowy blouse for the office or dial it up with a plunging bodysuit for evening.
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