I’m pretty stocked in the staple department in my wardrobe. I try to keep a good inventory of basic pieces I can wear with my show off tops and knits. But one staple I’ve always wanted to add to my wardrobe was a black pleather skirt.
I’m calling it a staple because of its versatility. In fact it’s the skirt which can transform a top or knit into a smart going out outfit, can be worn to work with a blazer or paired back for the weekend with a tee and sneakers. It’s a staple that can be worn a multitude of ways.
For me, I love the Styling You The Label Lisa Pleather Ponte Skirt (SYTL) because I can wear it with one of the many knits I own when I head to church. I’ve never felt comfortable wearing jeans to church. Night church yes, day church… I wear a dress or a skirt and top. I have no issue with anyone wearing jeans to church. But for me, it’s something ingrained from my childhood to ‘wear a dress to church’. I’m a bit of a contradiction though, because a denim jacket is fine, but jeans… they’re my midweek uniform and I prefer to keep them that way.
A black pleather skirt is an ideal piece to own and wear during the cooler months. You can see here how I’ve worn it with a knit, some leggings and a boot.
Knit: Out With Audrey
Skirt: Styling You The Label
I also love how I can team the pleather skirt back casually with a striped tee and sneakers.
Top: Birdsnest
Skirt: Styling You The Label
This pleather skirt from SYTL was a ‘I must have’ when I saw the second drop from the label.
I was worried whether the skirt would hug me a bit too snuggly and show off my panty line.
But it doesn’t. The ponte back of the skirt and elasticized waist makes for a great fit. It probably shows off my lower belly (anything fitting always does), but the knit or overhanging top hides this area of my body I like to conceal.
I am usually a 14-16 on my lower half, but I chose the 14 in this skirt and really happy I did. The size 16 would have been a bit too big.
I’ve worn the skirt three times since I’ve got it and I look forward to wearing it again.
If you’ve been looking for a staple to elevate your winter outfits, give this black pleather skirt a go.
Styling a Black Pleather Skirt – Outfit Ideas
- Team your skirt with a coloured or patterned knit
- Wear with a striped tee, denim jacket and sneakers
- Pair it with a white shirt and blazer for work
- Wear with an off the shoulder long sleeved top/knit and some heels for a night out
- Layer with a longline cardi and neck tie scarf and ankle boots
- Texture it up with a fur jacket and heels to a wedding
- Pair with a lace blouse and ballet flats or heels for a high tea
If you want to buy your own skirt, SYTL will give you 10% off your first purchase when you sign up to their newsletter. But this offer ends on the 12th of June. (Scroll down to the bottom of this page and subscribe to join the community and get your code.)
You can follow me on Instagram to see how I will wear mine next.