5 Ways to Wear a Leather Skirt in Summer
Wondering how to wear a leather (faux or patent) skirt when it's so hot out? Today, we're taking cues from five of our favorite street style stars on great ways to do just that. Whether you already own one or have recently added one to your wardrobe, we love the staple because it's perfect for transitioning into fall (and winter!) once the warm weather is over. Who doesn't love something timeless and versatile?
Scroll through for the street style inspiration on how to wear your leather skirt this summer, and then, of course, continue to shop the piece at every style and price point.
Shop Our Favorite Leather Skirts
White boots pair perfectly with this neutral mini.Available in sizes 34 to 42.
Who says leather skirts have to be short?Available in sizes 12 to 28.
Rag & Bone knows how to master a basic.Available in sizes 0 to 12.
Looking for a statement piece? This is it.Available in sizes 36 to 38.
We'd never be mad at a belted skirt.Available in sizes 2 to 10.
Wear this anywhere from work to a party.Available in sizes 14 to 24.
The croc effect on this skirt makes it look ultra cool.Available in sizes 0 to 8.
Buckles and a zipper give this staple some welcomed edge.Available in sizes XS to L.
An asymmetrical hemline is a nice way to stand out from the pack.Available in sizes 0 to 14.
We love a simple buttoned mini.Available in sizes XS to XL.
This neutral color will go with so much.Available in sizes XS to XL.Up next? 10 stylish ways to wear a silk scarf.This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently an editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.
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