topic Re: Leather Skirts in Fashion

Leather Skirts

KittySoftPaws — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:37:40 GMT

Seems to be an ongoing trend, not that that is my reason for wanting one. But saw one I like, and could see getting some use out of it. Anyone own one, and if so, have you got a lot of use out of it? I am contemplating ordering one and have never owned one. I like the idea of having one to wear with a tee shirt and sneakers or sandals, so pretty much year round.

Re: Leather Skirts

We rescue cats — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:44:25 GMT

Had one many years ago, the care for it was expensive-not sure if that is still the case. I always wore it a bit more 'dressy' than you are describing.

Re: Leather Skirts

Kachina624 — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:34:57 GMT

@KittySoftPaws. Would you really wear a hot leather skirt when it's tee shirt and sandals weather? I know I'd roast. I think of leather wear as being just a cold weather thing.

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Puppy Galore — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:52:36 GMT

@KittySoftPaws

I never owned a leather skirt, but 20 years ago I had two faux leather skirts, black and green, they were just below the bend of my knees.

I wore them with sweaters, a few were Christmas and two inch heels.

I received compliments every time I wore them.
The faux leather was extremely well made, never peeled or cracked, east to wipe clean.

I don't know if they make them of the quality I had.

I love leather , but can't afford it. And I could never find a petite.

You'll get the most use in Fall and Winter.

Please post when and what you decide.

Re: Leather Skirts

KittySoftPaws — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:33 GMT

@Puppy Galore Thanks for the info, and yes, I will. The one I am looking at is not petite, but would hit me just above the knee and is an A-line shape. I wouldn't want it any shorter or longer. I'm petite also.

Being in Florida, the Winters here can and do get pretty chilly, so I could definatly see getting some use out of it especially when mixed with casual pieces. It's the care and storage I am most concerned with.

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Icegoddess — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:22:43 GMT

I have a leather skirt that I bought at some point before I got married in the 90's. I've never done anything special to maintain it. It just hangs in the closet upstair until winter, so maybe it's a bit cooler up there, but not terribly.

I also have a mixed media Calvin Klein skirt which is a mixture of faux leather, fabric, and some other material with a nap, so maybe faux suede. I got that one a several years ago, at least 5 years.

They're both black, and I wear them with heels, but I can se that young people might wear them more casually, but I'm too cold natured to wear one with short sleeves.

I also have some suede pants, but no leather ones, and I wouldn't buy any faux leather pants I've come across. They don't look like real leather to me. It's pretty much a tell if the legs are not pieced. But, it's not just that. It's the texture just isn't the same, probably because they're stretchy. Real leather has a little give, but it's not stretch to fit.

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Biftu — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:06:07 GMT

I have/had about eight leather and suede skirts as well as six pairs of pants that I bought many many years ago at Lord & Taylor. In those days I wore them quite a bit and never had them dry cleaned, just hand washed the crotch of the pants and brushed the suede ones. Hard as it was, I donated most of them because the skirts were too short for my liking now. I haven't tried the pants on for years though I should. To me leather is a fall/winter fabric.

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skatting44 — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:13:49 GMT

Had reral leather & suede skirts back in the 1970's .

Sometime , late 1990's or early 2000's , leather pants, skirts and jackets back in style . Donated my orginal ones from the 1970's & early 2000's which were real leather & suede . Bought 2 faux leather skirts , pants & jackets in the last 2 yrs . However, I see them as Fall , winter fashion. If you want the Rock & Roll look all year , then wear the faux leather all year

Re: Leather Skirts

ROMARY — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:58:24 GMT

I had two faux suede midi skirts......They looked 'real' and were easy to wash and hang dry.

One was rust color and the other one is a dark-ish copper color, which I still have. Thanks for reminding me !

Re: Leather Skirts

hrhdiva 1 — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:34:10 GMT

I own and wear leather skirts, pants, dresses, and jackets during the fall and winter seasons. Leather clothing is my go-to for going out, living in California.

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AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:59:19 GMT

Back in the day, leather skirts and pants were very much in style. I have a black pair of pants and got a beautiful pair of gray ones that I wore all the time. I also had a black leather skirt that was a staple in my wardrobe. Then, there was the fawn colored pair of suede trousers which I had that I adored. I had many suede skirts and other items in many different colors.

As for wearing leather items in the warm weather months? I wouldn't! They conduct hot and would be very uncomfortable.

For some time there has been the trend of the clothing items which look like leather. I'm not really a fan of these items. Although they would probably be a lot less expensive and easier to care for. And probably not as warm, so maybe this would be an option?

Re: Leather Skirts

Jk9 — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:39:41 GMT

I have a problem wearing faux leather due to my "sweating" issues. I prefer wearing natural fibers. I have always worn leather skirts and jackets even if it means I have less variety in my wardrobe. My shorter leather skirts were donated as I aged and moved on to longer skirts and more pants. I bought a leather skirt last year from qvc that had a laser cut pattern along the bottom. I have always liked long leather or suede skirts and probably have 9 or 10 of them. I had black leather pants that I wore all winter for many years. I even wear lighter color suede in the spring and indoors in the summer. Real leather and suede aren't hot to me but I don't wear leather in the high heat of summer.

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:22:11 GMT

I got rid of my "real leather" when I retired. The faux leather destroyed itself a couple of years ago.

No more real or faux for me. Give me good old cotton, wool, nylon, etc.

I stopped wearing "trends" quite a few years ago. I stick with my personal style and I'm really, really, really happy with the clothes I wear!

Re: Leather Skirts

foxywoods — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 18:46:25 GMT

I have a long tan suede skirt I used wear to work. I wore boots with it, Its comfortable and not too hot. I would only buy lined suede pr leather garments

I have suede boot cut jeans I got at Target many years ago. very comfortable to wear.

I owned a black leather mini bit got rid of it because it kept turning as I moved and riding up.