Sorry Slip Skirts, But Chic Women in NY and Paris Will Prefer This Expensive-Looking Alt in 2025

Lucy Rae McFadin in a pink sweater and black leather skirt.
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There is no denying the allure of a slinky slip skirt, however a powerful leather skirt has its own indisputable impact. There may be a dichotomy between the two styles that gives an equally important, yet definably different, feeling. You can change an outfit just by opting for one or the other.

In the cold-weather months, leather skirts are the perfect option to bolster a solid look. Whether traipsing to the office or heading out at night, the leather skirt has impressive range.

And just in case you're not sure how to style it, below is a curation of six looks that just can't miss.

Jacket + Turtleneck + Midi Skirt

Nnenna Chem in a brown jacket, black turtleneck, and brown leather skirt.

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Pastel Cardigan + Opticals + Pencil Skirt

Lucy Rae McFadin in a pink sweater and black leather skirt.

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Tank Top + Colorful Bag + Column Skirt

Aniyah Morinia in a white top, black leather skirt, and black fisherman sandals.

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Sweater + Slingbacks + Pencil Skirt

Anouk Yve in a grey sweater, snakeskin slingback heels, and an olive green leather skirt.

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Leather Jacket + Matching Skirt + Heels

Emili Sindlev in a leather skirt suit and black heels.

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Sweater + Leather Wrap Skirt + Kitten Heels

Jen Wonders in a black sweater, leather wrap skirt, and black heels.

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Copelyn is a freelance fashion and accessory editor. She formerly worked for Who What Wear as an associate shopping editor and is based in New York City. She writes about fashion and accessory trends in addition to creating original content. Before her time at Who What Wear, Copelyn was at Bustle Digital Group, working on the accessory market for cover shoots and fashion features across Nylon, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Romper, and Elite Daily. Copelyn also previously worked at InStyle and Cosmopolitan in the fashion and accessory departments on shopping and fashion market. Copelyn has a journalism degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her spare time, Copelyn freelances in graphic and web design in the fashion-and-lifestyle space. She also loves to upcycle clothing and home décor as well as collect an embarrassing number of colorful sneakers and experiment with her hair color.