24 Leather Skirt Outfits Which Are Professional And Classy

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Some people say leather has no place in the women’s work wardrobe. Or that you can only get away with it if you are a very senior female employee. In fact, work blog Corporette asked their readers on the topic and 48% of the 1,424 women who voted thought they’d be perceived as the ‘office sex kitten’ if they wore leather skirt outfits to work.

But is it really so or are we self-inflicting these beliefs? I think gone are the days when leather garments are exclusively associated with grunge, goth, or erotics.

A midi leather skirt looks as classy and elegant as a fabric pencil or a-line skirt! For the office, it’s best to opt for a cut just above the knee or longer. Beyond that, it can be styled just like your favorite fabric skirt!

To prove it, here are 24 leather skirt outfits that, you can’t deny, look professional and classy.

Leather Skirt Outfits For Spring And Summer

Pro Tip: In the warm spring and summer months pair with a classic office wear item such as a blouse, shirt or blazer. The leather skirt makes a statement itself. So don’t over-style it with flashy accessories or embellished items.

Tan brown midi leather skirt and polka dot blouse shirt office outfit idea — Unknown, via Pinterest

Camel brown midi leather skirt, black blouse and leopard heels office outfit idea — Unknown, via Styleaholic

Tan brown midi leather skirt and blue stripe shirt office outfit idea — Unknown, via Pinterest

Black midi leather skirt and white shirt office outfit idea — Via Styleaholic

Burgungy red midi leather skirt, white shirt and sleeveless vest office outfit idea — Unknown, via Pinterest

Black midi leather skirt and blue button up shirt office outfit idea — Unknow, via Styleaholic

Leather Midi Skirt Outfits For Fall And Winter

Leather contains a lot of air which makes it a great insulator. It keeps you warm in the cool weather and cool in the heat. And faux leather is almost as good at insulating the body heat as normal leather making it an excellent fabric for summer-to-fall transition weather outfits as well as warm and stylish winter outfit.

Pro Tip: For fall and winter pair your leather skirt with a warm polo neck or sweater. It works excellent with a layered structured blazer or a leather jacket too.

Black midi leather skirt and blue knit sweater work look

Black midi leather skirt and black knitted blouse office outfit idea — Unknown, via Styleaholic

Black midi leather skirt and polo neck winter office outfit idea

Black midi leather skirt and white polo neck sweater work outfit idea — Unknown, via Pinterest

Blue midi leather skirt and purple knit sweater work outfit

Black midi leather skirt, white button up shirt and grey sweater layered office outfit idea — Unknow, via Styleaholic

Green pleated leather skirt and stripe shirt work outfit

Choosing The Right Pencil Skirt To Buy

Leather Skirt at Work: Do’s and Don’ts

Choose a classic cut, such as a midi a-line, pencil or pleated.
Avoid ultra slim fit and mini silhouettes. After all, you’re not going to a party.
Do not downsize. You want a relaxed, natural fit. Not a latex fit.
Don’t be tempted to buy your (faux) leather skirt from a fast-fashion retailer. The quality may seem okay at the beginning but leather cracks easily, especially where it creases often when you sit etc. If you want to wear your skirt season after season, go for a higher quality brand. A leather skirt is a classy item worth investing in!

Here are the best leather and faux leather skirts worth buying:

Before you go …

Gone are the days when wearing leather to work is taboo. A leather skirt outfit, styled appropriately, can look professional and classy in both cold and hot months.

Want to refresh your work wardrobe? Why not try these work outfits with out-of-office clothes such as your crop top!