Fashion

[KittySoftPaws]

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. 

[We rescue cats]

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.

[Kachina624]

@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.

[Puppy Galore]

@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.

[KittySoftPaws]

@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. 

[Icegoddess]

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.  

[Biftu]

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.

[skatting44]

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

[ROMARY]

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 !

[hrhdiva 1]

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.