Style Tips: How To Comfortably Wear A Leather Skirt

Can leather have a moment too?

When fall hits we jump right into sweater weather, boot season, and leggings for days! It makes sense that the first pieces that come to mind are the ones that are the most comfortable. Nobody wants to feel unprepared when the temperatures drop. Has it ever crossed your mind to wear leather though?

Leather seems to be really unappreciated in our wardrobes because of the styling difficulties. If the sun is blazing then you’ll be too hot and if the winds are raging then you’ll freeze. It’s completely understandable when you consider how uncomfortable it can make you feel if it is worn incorrectly under either of those circumstances. Which is why I’m sharing a few of my own tips on how to comfortably wear a leather skirt!

The Outfit

The faux leather skirt I’m wearing in this post came from Topshop. The crocodile print caught my eye and it matches my crocodile print boots pretty well too! I decided to stay neutral with my colorblock sweater while still mixing prints. If you’re feeling this skirt, it gets better! I’ve linked a few similar leather and faux leather skirts below!

Style Tips

Don’t focus too much on styling the skirt. Pay more attention to that areas that you want to feel the most comfortable. My favorite way to wear a leather skirt is with a sweater, but leather skirts are versatile! Pairing a sweater with a skirt in the fall and winter almost makes me forget I’m wearing a leather skirt… that is until a unwanted swoosh of winter wind blasts by. It also helps me target an area on my body that is always cold. My feet are number one on that list, but I also can’t stand having cold arms.

Choose the right leather item for you! Every leather piece isn’t for everybody. Know your body. Know the weather. Know how long you’ll be wearing it. I chose a faux leather mini skirt because I know I would dislike the feeling of heat being trapped underneath and I wanted to be able to wear this skirt next Spring or Summer too!

Do not let any moisture soak your leather! It’s true that leather has the capability of wearing out over time, but moisture makes it worse. Regardless of whether it’s leather or faux leather, try you best not to spill anything wet onto it. It will damage the material and wear it out twice as fast. The situation is a little more manageable with faux leather since it’s not real leather. In most cases when cleaning faux leather you will want to use a damp cloth anyways, but be sure that you never soak the item in water.

Get edgy with it! Leather skirts are the perfect piece to level up any outfit for night life, outings and even events if styled correctly! Keep in mind that leather is already known as an edgy, fashion statement. The day I took these photos, I took a stroll through downtown and embarked on a walk at the park. I was surprisingly comfortable, but to be fair, I’d definitely advise against engaging in long walks up and down steep hills in a leather skirt.

I hope this post is helpful for any ideas you may have for wearing a leather skirt!

They’re ideal statement pieces for edgy outfits in just about any season. Which season do you see yourself wearing a leather skirt? Let me know in the comments below!

Thanks for reading!