When the winter cold gets too brutal, we tend to rely on outfits with frumpy layers out of necessity. Fashion editors and influencers alike, though, have been combating the cold in style by wearing a skirt trend that instantly elevates a winter look. On my daily Instagram scrolls, I noticed the fashion crowd styling the trend with sweaters, tops, coats, and boots the most, and I couldn’t help but save these outfits for inspiration. The trend I’m talking about is leather skirts—pencil-shaped ones, to be specific.
Leather pencil skirts aren’t particularly new, as they grew in popularity toward the end of 2025. The leather skirt popped up on the fashion scene after it appeared on the Prada S/S 25 runway and has stuck around ever since. Even celebrities like Hailey Bieber have worn the trend, so it’s safe to say that leather skirts are an It item for winter. I have a strong inkling that they will stick around through this spring.
If you’re looking for ways to spice up your winter wardrobe, keep scrolling for leather skirt outfit inspiration and to shop different styles in various colors.
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Vince
A-Line Leather Skirt
Reiss
Lucia Tie Waist Wool Blend Coat
Gap
Modern Boatneck T-Shirt
Susana Monaco
Faux Leather Pencil Skirt
ZARA
Leather Heeled Ankle Boots
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COS
Draped-Collar Merino Wool Cardigan
Lysse
‘lyssentials Essential Long Sleeve Turtleneck Top
Enza Costa
Soft Leather Pencil Skirt
Wolford
Neon 40 Pantyhose
ZARA
Slingback Mule Shoes
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Herve Leger
The Estella Skirt
Johanna Ortiz
La Quilla Ankle Skirt
L’Academie
By Marianna Alisson Midi Skirt
Le Bop
Betty Faux Leather Maxi Skirt
Tibi
Faux Patent Leather Sculpted Silke Skirt
Toteme
Paneled Leather Skirt Rye
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Knee-Length Leather Skirt
The Frankie Shop
Taney Croc Leather Pencil Skirt
