Black leather skirt outfit ideas do not have to be racy, sexy, or anything out of the ordinary. The three of us are showing that you can be daring by being modest and still look stylish, no matter what your age.
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Quote of the day: “Never pass up an opportunity to wear a fancy outfit, even if you’re the only one who appreciates it.” Rupaul
This quote runs along the lines of the idea to start living now. Stop saving the good china for that special occasion. I know many women don’t wear skirts as much anymore. And I get it. Pants and jeans can definitely be warmer, especially in the colder months.
But let me clue you into a secret. Skirts are actually easier to fit for the most part. Because there are many fewer fit points to consider. So in this holiday season of eating and enjoying, consider your skirts as a great option. Either that or leggings. And both varieties come in leather or faux leather.
Insider tip: Faux leather can be very warm since it’s a material that doesn’t breathe. That may not be ideal for staying cool in the summer, but when it’s cold out, I consider that a good thing.
The leather trend is hitting it big as I discussed in our fall trends for 2018 post. Yet this is not the first time we’ve worn these same skirts on the blog. It all started when my mom made us “matching” skirts two years ago. Truthfully, I had no idea how to wear it. It seemed a little too edgy for me. That’s why I started that series of pairing them with more feminine details.
However, by the time last year rolled around, I felt that this kind of skirt could and would work with almost anything. And today’s post is no exception. I told mom and Nancy to wear with it what they wanted as we attended an open house for my friend’s jewelry store, Mauzies. Needless to say, it was cold outside, so you also get to see the outerwear. Except for me…I layered.
Black Leather Skirt Outfit Ideas with a Blazer
Skirt: Mom made it (similar here)~~Jacket: Boho Chic-thrifted (similar here)~~Shoes: Jambu c/o (similar here)~~Earrings: Mauzies (similar here)~~Purse: Aldo (similar here)~~Tights: Berkshire Legs c/o (here)
Why I Wore This Outfit
A friend of mine invited me over to her house to pick out clothes from the items she was getting rid of recently. Talk about heaven on earth for me. That’s when I picked up this jacket, and I had to show it off right away.
I pulled out the burgundy from it for my top layer underneath it and for my footwear also.
How You Could Change This Outfit
When I first received these shoes last fall from Jambu, I thought of them for the warmer days. This was because of the cut-out between the body and strap. I’m not sure why the idea of tights didn’t come into play last season for the colder days. But really, these are very much like ankle boots with a cutout.
I’ve been lucky to try out some of the newer styles of tights from Berkshire Legs, and this pair is great because it’s a shaping pair yet there’s no waistband to bug you. Another option would be a pair of burgundy tights to match the shoes.
Interesting Tidbit
At the hem of the sleeves, is the same print in a sheer material. I love this extra detail, yet it can be bothersome when you are reaching across the table or trying to work. For now, I will leave it as is, but I have a feeling in the future, I may cut them off. Heck, I could add it to some other sleeves that are only 3/4 in length.
Insider tip: Remember, you are the boss of your clothes, and if there’s a detail on a clothing item you don’t love, I bet it can be altered or changed.
Black Leather Skirt Outfit Ideas with Ankle Boots
Coat: (similar here or with more color)~~Skirt: Made by Charlotte (similar here)~~Top: The Limited (similar here)~~Boots: Unisa (similar here)~~Earrings: (similar here)~~Purse: Laga Designs (similar here)
Why Nancy Wore This Outfit
I love that Nancy and I both wore burgundy with our black leather skirts. Burgundy is one of those colors that gets a lot of love this time of year.
Nancy wanted to add some color to the dark skirt. Therefore she pulled out a sheer, burgundy blouse and added that same color to her footwear and purse. You can see the blouse better in the photos from inside of Mauzies shop similar to the top photo.
How You Could Change This Outfit
I adore that Nancy voluntarily wore her ankle boots with the skirt. It’s such a modern footwear choice with dresses and skirts. Yet I know it’s hard for some women to embrace this idea.
So if you would rather have a taller boot, then black those would be perfect as part of a black leather skirt outfit idea too. Then again, another modern look would be a black loafer which is versatile for dressy and casual.
Interesting Tidbit
Nancy became extremely creative with her layering for this look. The burgundy sheer blouse needed another layer under it, so she wore a dark top beneath it. However, the base layer kept sticking up at the neckline which she didn’t want. So she wore her bra over the base layer to keep it in place. Now isn’t that brilliant?
Black Leather Skirt Outfit Ideas with a Poncho
Cape: Gamiss c/o(similar here)~~Skirt: Mom made it (similar here)~~Jacket: Vintage Concept (similar here)~~Boots: Bandolinos (similar here)~~Scarf: (similar here)~~Earrings: (similar here)~~Purse: The Sak (similar here)
Why Charlotte Wore This Outfit
Since we knew we’d be taking photos both inside and outside, my mom’s goal was to stay warm with her outfit.
One of the easiest ways to do this is to figure out the coat you want to wear and then copy that same color/style in your outfit. For example, my mom is wearing a grey long jacket as her topper in the outfit. Therefore, she added her grey cape over top. Then you know that both pieces work fabulously with the other items.
You can see this exact same skirt with a grey beaded cardigan in this post.
How You Could Change This Outfit
I know many of you lean toward the matchy-matchy personality. Not that’s a bad thing, but it is fun to add a spice of color here and there. This outfit would be easy to add in either a colorful scarf or a colorful purse.
Interesting Tidbit
Capes may not be the outerwear of choice when you’re trying to keep warm. I get it because a cape tends to be open and breezy. Yet my mom wore this same cape when we talked about layering coats last winter. So my thought would be to keep an open mind about some of the pieces in your closet. They can be more versatile than you think with a little creativity.
Inside Mauzies
No, this isn’t a sponsored post. Martha (Mauzie) is my friend from the book club and she has this open house celebration every November. I absolutely love supporting not only my friends but the small businesses in my area. If you haven’t heard me talk about it before, the big reason is that I was a small business myself when I had my dental office. And owning a business is no easy or small feat.
Check out her website at Mauzie’s to get an idea of the incredible designs she creates. Also, if you are visiting Denver or live in the Denver area, make sure and check out her store.
The best thing about a small jewelry shop is it’s a great place to get unique pieces. Trust me when I say that all your friends won’t have these same pieces.
The other advantage is jewelers are creative souls. So if you have some old pieces you never wear anymore, how about having them redesigned into something you will wear? Nancy decided to do this on our trip to Mauzies. She took her wedding ring from my dad. She used to wear it occasionally on her right hand. However, since he passed away almost 20 years ago, she thought it was time to make it into something she would wear more often. Martha is possibly going to design it into a cuff bracelet. We will show you the masterpiece when it’s done.
Another thing to think about is repairing some broken pieces. Both my mom and I took some jewelry to have Martha fix for us. It seems silly to have it sit in your jewelry box being unworn. Take it to your local jeweler and see if it’s worth having it repaired.
Tips & Tricks for a Black Leather Skirt
Why would black leather skirt outfit ideas be something you’d even ever consider? I think it should be because it’s basically a black skirt. A black skirt with a little extra pizzazz and fun. Not that your leather skirt has to be black, but it’s an easy way to dip your toe into the leather trend.
And I love the fact that you can find different colors, lengths, and styles of leather skirts nowadays. I’d call them classic.
It’s kinda like the first time you wore leggings. You might have felt weird or uncomfortable in them. Yet after a couple of times, it was the norm. And leather skirts or pants can be the same way.
Let’s talk about a fabulous trait of leather or faux leather. Your pet hair doesn’t stick to it. If you have pets, then you’ll appreciate this and can thank me later.
And if you get one, but are unsure of how to style it, feel free to use our black leather outfit ideas from the last couple of years as inspiration:
- Black Leather Skirt Outfit Ideas–Includes some tips and tricks for wearing a black leather skirt outfit.
- Getting Wild with your Leather Skirt By Adding in Animal Prints–We all wore some kind of leopard piece in our outfits.
- Making your Leather Skirt part of a Cozy Outfit–Wearing sweaters and cozy items.
- Wearing Your Leather Skirt with Denim–3 different denim pieces with black leather skirt outfits.
- Leather Skirt 3 (With Silk)–Silk makes the leather less edgy.
- Leather Skirt 2 (With Floral)–Another attempt to make the leather more feminine.
- Leather Skirt 1(With Lace)–Incorporating lace with the leather skirts.
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