How to buy and style a leather skirt

When you decide to make the investment in a leather skirt, you want it to be a lasting staple in your wardrobe. Considering a few key points - how you are going to wear the skirt, what style of skirt you like, and what looks best on your body type - are well worth the time before you go to the store to make the big buy.

Leather skirts are a "look at me!" item in your wardrobe; wear them for a dose of sexiness and feel confident in your garment. A leather skirt looks good on many body types: a tall, slender woman can look fine in a black leather mini, whereas a petite, curvy woman might be more suited to a suede pencil skirt. Depending on your personal style, you might consider a skirt with some embellishment: studs, grommets, zippers, buckles, snaps, and laces are all common in leather skirt designs, so whether you want a more refined look or an edgy look, there are many options!

Create a total look

Also, consider what you want to wear with your skirt. A leather mini skirt, for instance, will probably look better with a form-fitting top and flat, knee-high boots. A knee-length skirt looks sharp when worn with a crisp, white blouse and a colorful shoe. As long as your skirt is not skin-tight and is of a knee-length to ankle-length, you can make it office-appropriate with the right pieces. A silk blouse and an understated shoe can make a chocolate brown leather skirt look stylish and professional. What you wear with your skirt also depends on the shape of the skirt. An A-line leather skirt looks tasteful with a sweater and boots. Wear the skirt with a more casual cotton top and kitten heels for a different look. If you're going to a dressy dinner, put on a caramel suede skirt with a sky blue sweater set and a pair of metallic heels. If you're going to lunch with your girlfriends, consider a brown suede mini skirt, a slouchy grey sweater, thick tights, and flats.

Care and Wear

When you go shopping for a leather skirt, remember that it has to be specially cleaned by a leather cleaner, so consider getting a color that works for your lifestyle. Leather and suede can be spot-cleaned with special cleaners, and sometimes with special brushes, so you'll want to make sure you have the correct products on hand to care for your leather skirt.

Today, leather comes in an array of colors, but the standard black, brown, and caramel is what you'll find for most skirts. Red, too, is a bold option. Also, remember that leather, like any skin, will stretch with wear. So if it's tight when you first put it on, it will form to your body after a couple of wears. Don't size up unless you absolutely must.