From Tall Boots to Trainers, These Are the 5 Best Shoes to Wear With Leather Skirts

Quite often, a shoe choice can be made by looking out of the window or knowing if I'm going to be running from tube to tube that day. But sometimes, I throw the rule book away and just wear whatever looks best. Because after all, fashion is rarely functional, is it? As a stylist, one of my most-asked questions tends to be "which shoes do I wear with a skirt?", and my answer is always the same: "depends which skirt". Luckily, the skirt that everyone seems to be loving at the moment seems to be of the same ilk, as it's all about the leather skirt for autumn.

As a fan of leather trousers, jackets and coats, of course I'm on board with skirts, too. Be it a mini, midi or maxi, I'm all for them––and there are so many real and faux iterations to shop right now in colours that aren't just black. So if you're in the market for a leather skirt, or you already own one and want to rewear it this season, consider this your guide on which shoes work best with all types of leather skirts. Here are the 5 shoes––from Mary Janes to trainers––I suggest styling with your chic leather looks this season.

SEE THE BEST SHOES TO WEAR WITH LEATHER SKIRTS FOR AUTUMN 2024:

1. Mary Janes

Emmanuelle wearing leather skirt

(Image credit: @emmanuellek_)

Style Notes: Giving the leather skirt a signature Parisian twist, make like Emmanuelle and soften up the look with Mary Jane block heels. This is also one of those shoes you'll be able to add your 30 deniers to once temperatures drop.

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2. Knee-High Boots

Frann wearing leather skirt

(Image credit: @frannfyne)

Style Notes: If you're going to a tonal monochromatic outfit, then you'll want your footwear to fit in. Franny styles her camel A-line skirt with a chunky cardigan and cream knee-high boots, and this is bound to become your new favourite autumn outfit formula.

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3. Slingbacks

Emili wearing leather skirt

(Image credit: @emilisindlev)

Style Notes: As the colour of the season, of course there are so many burgundy leather (faux or real) iterations about right now. I love a matchy-matchy vibe, so naturally I'm a huge fan of Emily's full leather outfit. See how a pair of sleek slingbacks elevates the polished outfit? Heels will always work with leather.

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4. Trainers

Ingred wearing leather skirt

(Image credit: @ingridedvinsen)

Style Notes: Like you would style any skirt or dress with trainers, leather is the same. Adding a pair of kicks makes the leather look feel more laidback and easy to wear. Ingrid has created the perfect office, brunch or running errands outfit.

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5. Mules

Sylvie wearing leather skirt

(Image credit: @sylviemus_)

Style Notes: Sylvie is the poster girl for mules, so I'm not surprised the content creator has paired them with a leather skirt. The pencil skirt is a new silhouette coming through for autumn, and this is proof they work best with heels of some kind.

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Freelance Fashion Editor

Harriet Davey is a freelance fashion editor who has been part of Who What Wear's extended team since 2017. She previously worked in print at Look magazine and has since worked across print, digital and social for many other titles, including British Vogue, Stylist, Grazia, Refinery29 and Marie Claire. Also a stylist, Harriet has had the pleasure of producing cover shoots and editorials along with commercial shoots for brands including Boux Avenue, Watches of Switzerland, Benefit Cosmetics and Revolution. To add to this, Harriet also works in live TV styling for ITV’s This Morning. Back to Who What Wear. With hundreds of published stories on site, Harriet knows what the WWW reader wants. Keeping up to date with the latest It buys and runway trends, she can guarantee to keep you one step ahead of the most stylish people. When not writing or styling, Harriet loves to go shopping (yes, more fashion). If she’s not in a local Hackney bar or restaurant, you can find her forever searching for her next holiday destination.