Sorry, Slip Skirts—Chic Women in NYC and Paris Will Prefer This Expensive-Looking Alt in 2025

Lucy Rae McFadin in a pink sweater and black leather skirt.

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There is no denying the allure of a slinky slip skirt, but a powerful leather skirt has its own indisputable impact. There's a dichotomy between the two styles that gives equally important yet very different feelings. You can change an outfit just by opting for one or the other. Slip skirts, though, lack the durability and warmth that leather skirts possess, which is key to surviving the colder months in style. Whether you're traipsing to the office or heading out at night, leather skirts manage to be both practical and undeniably chic when temperatures begin their descent this time of year.

Just in case you're not sure how to style our favorite winter slip-skirt alternative, below is a curation of six looks that'll make introducing leather skirts into your rotation this season a breeze.

Sweater + Slingbacks + Pencil Skirt

Anouk Yve in a gray sweater, snakeskin slingback heels, and an olive green leather skirt.

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A classic gray knit complements a light-brown midi skirt every time. Snakeskin slingbacks and silver accessories add a sophisticated touch to the look, completing it with ease.

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Jacket + Turtleneck + Midi Skirt

Nnenna Chem in a brown jacket, black turtleneck, and brown leather skirt.

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Opt for a tonal ensemble with a brown suede jacket and richer chocolate skirt. Tie it all together with a black turtleneck and coordinating black accessories.

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Pastel Cardigan + Opticals + Pencil Skirt

Lucy Rae McFadin in a pink sweater and black leather skirt.

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Soften up your black leather skirt with powder pink and soft textures. A fuzzy pink cardigan, a heart puffer bag, playful opticals, and satin flats create the perfect juxtaposition.

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Tank Top + Colorful Bag + Column Skirt

Aniyah Morinia in a white top, black leather skirt, and black fisherman sandals.

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Bright pops of color in the form of cobalt-blue tights and an electric-green bag accent a white tank top and black leather midi skirt. Feel free to switch up the colors to match your style too. The possibilities here really are endless.

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Leather Jacket + Matching Skirt + Heels

Emili Sindlev in a leather skirt suit and black heels.

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A leather set makes for a chic nighttime ensemble. Finish off the look with a classic pair of black shades, kitten-heel slingbacks, and an east-west bag.

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Sweater + Leather Wrap Skirt + Kitten Heels

Jen Wonders in a black sweater, leather wrap skirt, and black heels.

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Change up your leather-skirt styling with navy and a wraparound silhouette. Staple accessories include black mules, oversize frames, and a woven bag.

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Copelyn is a freelance fashion and accessory editor. She formerly worked for Who What Wear as an associate shopping editor and is based in New York City. She writes about fashion and accessory trends in addition to creating original content. Before her time at Who What Wear, Copelyn was at Bustle Digital Group, working on the accessory market for cover shoots and fashion features across Nylon, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Romper, and Elite Daily. Copelyn also previously worked at InStyle and Cosmopolitan in the fashion and accessory departments on shopping and fashion market. Copelyn has a journalism degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her spare time, Copelyn freelances in graphic and web design in the fashion-and-lifestyle space. She also loves to upcycle clothing and home décor as well as collect an embarrassing number of colorful sneakers and experiment with her hair color.