In London, Paris and New York, Everyone Is Suddenly Wearing This Skirt Trend

A good leather skirt is the kind of purchase that has 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 an outfit instantaneously. The fabric does the heavy lifting, meaning that you can style it with a variety of simple tops—from halternecks to oversized shirts—and come away with a stylish ensemble.

Leather skirts tend to come in at above £100, but can vary drastically in price depending on the brand. 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. And leather just gets better with age, so anything in this fabric is going to be a great foundation piece to work into a capsule wardrobe.

Lucy Williams wears a cropped knit with a black, leather midi skirt.

From faux-leather to the real deal, I've rounded up my favourite leather skirts available to purchase right now, plus all the styling inspiration you need to incorporate this key autumn item into your rotation straight away. 

1. BUTTON-DOWN + WHITE TEE + LEATHER SKIRT

Style Notes: As September hits, we're styling button-down shirts with just about everything, and a leather skirt is no exception. Try wearing yours loosely tucked into a leather skirt and styled with a white tee underneath, à la Sylvie Mus. And if the weather is looking ominous, throw on a chunky jumper.

2. PLEATED TOP + LEATHER SKIRT

Style Notes: Play with texture by searching for a top that juxtaposes heavy leather, such as a lightweight, pleated top. Keeping the silhouette simple but experimenting with fabrics is an easy way to add a stylish flare to any outfit.

3. DENIM JACKET + STRAPPY SANDALS + SNAKE-PRINT LEATHER SKIRT

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, whilst a printed leather skirt will inject the autumnal edge into your look.

4. CROPPED JACKET + HIGH-WAISTED LEATHER SKIRT

Style Notes: A cropped jacket works so well with a high-waisted skirt. Dickies' workwear-style jacket naturally dresses down the leather skirt for an effortless, cool-girl pairing.

5. HALTERNECK TOP + BLACK LEATHER SKIRT

Style Notes: Keep it simple and style your leather midi with a barely-there halterneck top for an elegant ensemble that can be dressed up or down with heels or sandals.

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