Tired of wearing the same traditional cotton skirt day after day? While there’s nothing wrong with skirts made of cotton — or other common fabrics — you should consider experimenting with other styles. One such style that’s becoming increasingly popular among women of all ages is leather. Just like jackets, shoes, boots, belts and shirts are made of leather, so are skirts. To learn more about leather skirts and how to look your best when wearing them, keep reading.
Leather Skirts: The Basics
In case this is your first time hearing about leather skirts, you may have some questions, such as how they differ from traditional skirts. Well, most traditional skirts are made of cotton or various cotton blends. Leather skirts, on the other hand, are made of genuine leather. Of course, there are dozens of different types of leather, each of which with its own specific characteristics and qualities. Some of the cheaper products on the market are made with low-quality cow’s hide leather, whereas high-end leather products are made with soft NAPA sheepskin leather.
Regardless of the leather type, all leather skirts are made from some type of natural animal hide. This gives it certain qualities that aren’t found in traditional fabrics (which we’ll explore soon). Like other skirts, however, you can find leather skirts available in countless different styles and colors. No matter what style you prefer, chances are there’s a leather skirt with your name on it.
Benefits of Wearing a Leather Skirt
There are countless reasons to choose a leather skirt over a traditional cotton skirt. First and foremost, leather skirts are softer and more comfortable to wear. Unless you’ve worn one first hand, you might be surprised to learn just how comfortable they are. The smooth surface offers a cool and comfortable feeling that’s not found in other fabrics or materials.
Additionally, leather skirts are thicker than traditional cotton skirts. With the fall and winter seasons right around the corner, this means you can continue wearing a skirt, as the thick leather material creates a barrier of insulation between your legs and the cold air.
Leather skirts are also a fashion statement, as they allow women to differentiate themselves from the crowd. Most women take the easy route with their choice of clothing, sticking with basic cotton skirts. Again, there’s nothing wrong with wearing a cotton skirt, but if you want to make a fashion statement you should consider an alternative material like leather. Leather skirts offer a truly one-of-a-kind appearance that will compliment your body and enhance your image. For these reasons and others, every woman should make leather skirts a part of their regular weekly attire.
Wear It with a Matching Jacket
A fun way to wear a leather jacket is to pair it with a matching jacket or coat. The general idea is to stick with the same material and color with both of these items to create a cohesive appearance. If you’re wearing a black leather skirt, for instance, pair it with a similar black leather jacket. Or if you’re wearing a brown leather skirt, pair it with a brown leather jacket — you get the idea. Following that same principle, you should avoid wearing a jacket color that clashes with your skirt. Wearing a brown leather skirt with a black leather jacket, for instance, isn’t going to work because brown and black clash with one another.
Leggings
Some women assume that they can no longer wear skirts once we reach the cold winter months, but this isn’t necessarily true. You just have to wear the right type of skirt, and wear it in the right way. As stated above, leather skirts are perfect for the cold weather because they are thicker and warmer than their cotton counterparts. Furthermore, you can wear a leather skirt with leggings for additional warmth. A pair of leggings will keep your legs warm while also introducing new color to your outfit. You can either wear leggings in the same color as your skirt, or you can choose an entirely different color. Just make sure the two garments don’t clash with one another. This outfit is easy to create, looks great on women of all body types, and it’s guaranteed to keep your legs warm.
Accessorize with Leather Accessories
Another fun way to wear a leather skirt is to accessorize your outfit. Accessories are always a great way to “spruce up” an outfit, but they are particularly beneficial when wearing a leather skirt. You can accessorize your leather skirt with a matching leather handbag, for instance, to achieve a more uniform appearance. Other non-leather accessories to consider include sunglasses, a necklace, bracelet and earrings. Feel free to experiment with different accessories — both leather and non-leather — to see what works best for your outfit.
Go Two Tone
What’s a two-tone style? It’s exactly what it sounds like: wearing two primary colors in your outfit. You can achieve a two-tone style with a leather skirt by pairing your skirt with a top in a different color. If your leather skirt is black, for instance, consider pairing it with a maroon or dark red-colored shirt. The black on red creates a visually striking appearance that’s sure to compliment your personal image. Of course, black and red is only one of many color combination from which to choose. Black on white is another popular choice as well as black on green, black on gray and red on white.
Choose a High-Quality Leather Skirt
Perhaps the most important fashion tip is to choose a high-quality leather skirt. Sure, you can probably save a couple bucks by choosing a low-quality leather skirt, but this is once instance in which you get what you pay for. Low-quality leather skirts are more likely to rip, fade and experience other forms of damage than their higher quality counterparts.