How to style a leather skirt this season

Leather skirts are unbearably chic and there's no two ways about it. 

Not only does the sleek, glossy finish do all the heavy lifting but the fabric effortlessly provides structure and stature to any ensemble. 

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.

Styling options for a leather skirt are almost endless. An A-line mini with an oversized white shirt and mule wedges during the height of summer is peak-chic or layered thigh-high boot, tights and chunky knit combo is an elegant cold month hallmark. 

Whatever your styling poison, here are some of the best styling options guaranteed to turn heads this season and every season after that.

© Christian Vierig

A Double Leather Moment

Style Advice: As so effortlessly proved by style mogul Alexa Chung during London Fashion Week, you can never have enough luxe leather in an ensemble. Style a pleated mini with a matching jacket and elevate with a set of fun socks and either a pair of loafers or kitten heels.

© Raymond Hall

With a Shaggy Jacket

Style Advice: Added fuel to an already texture-heavy ensemble is my preferred bread and butter. Shaggy jackets make for a bold statement and when paired with a sleek maxi leather skirt option you'll be ready for any occasion.

© Edward Berthelot

With A Chunky Knit

Style Advice: A chunky knit is perfect for the current cold season, especially when paired with a sleek midi skirt option. Wear French tucked to accentuate your waist or as a baggy statement with a sleek bag and a pair of chunky earrings.

© Edward Berthelot

With an Overcoat and Heels

Style Advice: Whatever your leather skirt silhouette, you're guaranteed to be certifiably chic when pairing it with a sleek tailored overcoat and a set of heels. If you're going for maximum glam, add a set of sheer tights and a red lip.

© Jeremy Moeller

With a Festive Hue

Style Advice: 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 or go all out and layer with jacket in the same hue.

© Marc Piasecki

With Chunky Biker Boots

Style Advice: Loved by the likes of Dua Lipa, Rita Ora and myself ( a reputable list if I do say so myself) biker boots reign supreme in the footwear sphere and look ultra-cool with a leather mini and matching bomber.

© Christian Vierig

With a Brat-Girl-Autumn Ensemble

Style Advice: Leather skirts needn't be limited to the usual black and brown hues. Available in a slew of enviable colourways (including Charli XCX green) coloured leather and leather look skirts are the ultimate way to make a street style statement. If you're struggling with what to pair with your bold-hued skirt, opt for accessories and a top in the same shade and lean into the colour block trend.

If you're on the hunt for a leather skirt of you own, here are 7 options I'm currently coveting right now.

How we chose the pieces: 

• Style: When combing through the internet's top fashion sites for the best styles, I made sure that each of my picks was either bang on trend for AW24 or had a certain classic appeal for maximum wearability.
• Fabric: All of my 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, I've got a piece in your price range. I have selected this season's most stylish leather skirts, ranging from affordable high street and mid-level brands to luxe designer labels.

Why you should trust me:

I am Hello! Fashion’s Fashion and Accessories Writer. With a love for all things fashion (the quirkier the better), I can usually be found playing dress-up in my own wardrobe or finding new outfit inspo and DIY musts on TikTok- nothing in my closet is safe from a safety-pin bow embellishment. I have been in the styling world for almost 5 years now, specialising in editorial features, luxury campaigns and music videos. As for the world of magazines, I have worked for various digital and print publications around the world, focusing on fashion. Basically, fashion is my bread and butter.

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