How to Style a Leather Skirt: 10 Outfits for Day and Night
How to Style a Leather Skirt: 10 Outfits for Day and Night
To style a leather skirt, pair it with something soft on top, such as a fine jumper, a silk blouse, a cashmere cardigan, and keep the shoes simple, because the leather already gives the outfit its edge. Here are ten outfits built on the leather skirts in our edit, from Nour Hammour midis to minis, with pieces from our knitwear range. Shop the pieces here, alongside our full edit of luxury women’s clothing.
Key facts
- Pair a leather skirt with something soft on top
- Slim knee boots are the most flattering under a midi
- A black matt midi is office appropriate
- Double leather works in two different tones
For work
- Midi and roll neck. A black lambskin midi such as Garnier in Noir Classique, a fine black roll neck, a long coat and a block heel.
- Pencil and shirt. Max Mara Timore Hammered Leather Pencil Skirt in Black with a crisp white shirt tucked in and a loafer.
- Brown and camel. A brown leather midi with a camel jumper and a camel coat.
For the weekend
- Chunky knit. An A-line skirt like Alana in Noir Classique with an oversized jumper tucked in at the front and a flat knee boot.
- T-shirt and trainers. A leather midi with a grey T-shirt, a denim jacket and white trainers.
- Double leather. A black leather skirt with a brown leather jacket.
For the evening
- Silk and leather. A leather midi with a silk camisole and a sharp heel.
- The mini. LOEWE Mini Skirt in Nappa Lambskin, Black with sheer black tights and a knee boot.
- Sequins. A black leather skirt with a sequinned top, for the party season.
- Shearling. Any of the above under a long shearling coat such as Sima in Rich Brown.
Shoes
Knee boots with a slim shaft are the most flattering under a midi. Ankle boots work with a mini and opaque tights. Loafers keep a pencil skirt casual. Trainers make a leather midi a weekend piece.
Frequently asked questions
What top goes with a leather skirt?
Something soft: a fine jumper, a silk blouse, a cashmere cardigan, a plain T-shirt.
What shoes do you wear with a leather midi skirt?
A slim knee boot is the classic. Loafers, block heels and clean trainers also work.
Can you wear a leather skirt in summer?
A light lambskin skirt works on cool summer evenings with a T-shirt and sandals.
Can you wear a leather skirt to work?
Yes. A black midi in a matt finish, with a fine knit and a coat, is office appropriate.
Read next: The best leather skirts, How to style Nour Hammour, Suede skirts.
By Gemma Deeks, Coveti Fashion Editor. Updated 20 October 2026.
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