Leather season is here, and if there's one piece quietly making its way back into every fashion person's wardrobe, it's the leather skirt. Sleek, structured and surprisingly easy to style, it instantly elevates your look.
This season, the leather skirt is taking on a new energy. No longer reserved for the office in the form of stiff pencil skirts, we're seeing a wider variety of styles and silhouettes that are suitable for everything from polished daytime looks, relaxed weekend outfits and striking evening ensembles.
Much of leather's appeal is in its versatility and texture, but what a skirt brings that a pair of leather trousers won't is structure and silhouette. These four elements combined mean a leather skirt will be one of the hardest-working items in your wardrobe. It will work with everything from oversized slouchy knits to crisp tailored shirts and blazers, giving you countless outfit formulas to lean on. It's also a piece that adapts to your personal style. Minimalists can easily incorporate into their capsule wardrobes, while maximalists can experiment with texture, colour and unexpected proportions.
So whether you're already a leather skirt convert or are thinking about adding one to your rotation, consider this your shortcut to fresh styling ideas. Ahead, i've rounded up the leather skirt outfits that are defining the season along with simple ways to re-create each one.
5 Leather Skirt Outfits French Women Are Wearing Right Now
1. Leather Skirt + Faux Fur Coat + Moccasins
STYLE NOTES: An a-line leather skirt offers a striking, powerful silhouette that feels like a refreshing departure from the classic straight or pencil shapes we usually see. Its sculptural quality pairs beautifully with the texture of a faux-fur jacket. Together, the contrasting finishes create a rich, elevated look that feels modern but still timeless. Keep the rest of the outfit paired back with a pair of patent black moccasins and top-handle bag.
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Looks spectacular with denim too.
Made from butter-soft leather.
A great high-street alternative to the Chanel moccasins.
A perfect layering piece.
So chic.
2. Leather Mini Skirt + Leather Jacket + Knee High Boots
STYLE NOTES: Influencer Damilola demonstrates the power of a co-ord. This leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble feels so cohesive, and the addition of knee-high boots keeps the look streamlined.
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The contrast piping looks so expensive.
Just add 15 denier tights.
A perfect pair of knee-high boots.
A top-handle with a twist.
A statement pair.
3. Leather Skirt + Oversized Tee + Stretch Boots
STYLE NOTES: Take notes from Erika Boldrin for a casual way to incorprate a leather skirt into your wardrobe. The oversized tee softens the leather skirt giving the outfit a slouchy, edgier feel.
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Obsessed with the artwork on Damson Madder t-shirts.
The panels give this skirt a utilitarian twist.
The boot of the season.
An ideal bag for party season, but also perfect for summer events.
Just the right amount of sparkle.
4. Red Leather Skirt + Biker Jacket + Kitten Heel Boots
STYLE NOTES: Leather can be colourful, and Andrea Steen shows us how to pull it off in a way that is chic and timeless. Burgunduy leather can be treated in a similar vein to khaki, enhancing neutrals and elevated with a pop of colour like a brighter red.
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Cos knitwear is superior.
Red is a neutral.
Go up a size for an oversized fit.
Great for under skirts and dresses.
A sleek pair.
5. Leather Mini Skirt + Roll Neck + Slingbacks
STYLE NOTES: Leather mini skirts are nothing new, but this season the variety of cuts and finishes feels wider and more considered than ever. A croc-effect mini in particular adds a rich femininity to an outfit that means the rest of the outfit can stay minimal.
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A wardrobe essential.
An exotic take on the mini.
A timeless addition to your wardrobe.
Part of your styling tool kit.
Not your average top-handle.
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