This Elevated Skirt Trend Is the Chicest Alternative to Jeans You Can Wear This Winter

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Normally when winter rolls around I completely forget about the skirts and dresses that I wore all summer long. Without even meaning to, I find myself reaching for jeans across the coldest season in a bid to stay warm, neglecting the fact that with tights and boots, a chic wintery skirt can see me through the chill in just as much comfort.

Coming to the realisation that I need to up my winter styling game, Katie Holmes' latest look has inspired me to shop one of the most elegant winter skirts of the season. Stepping out in New York in a polished and preppy look, Holmes convinced me that a glossy leather skirt is exactly what my wardrobe has been crying out for.

Katie Holmes wears a black leather skirt.

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Choosing a style with a full silhouette, Holmes added movement and drama to her weekday look in a way that I could genuinely recreate back home on the streets of London. Falling to mid-calf, her jet black skirt picked up on the skirt length that designers have been gravitating towards this season, while the button detailing added extra texture and a sleek point of interest.

Styling her voluminous midi with pointed-toe slingbacks, a classic white shirt and a cosy knitted vest, Holme's polished ensemble had a sleek, preppy and uncomplicated energy that reminded me that winter skirt styling doesn't have to be difficult.

Read on to discover our edit of the best leather skirts below.

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By Anthropologie Faux-Leather Pleated Midi Skirt

Anthropologie

Faux-Leather Pleated Midi Skirt

The pretty pleat detailing gives this tonnes of extra drama.

Magalia Skirt - Black - Lamb Leather - Sézane

This classic pencil skirt shape will never go out of style.

Giana Leather Maxi Skirt

Mango

Giana Leather Maxi Skirt

This is the sort of skirt I usually expect to see via Khaite.

Florere Leather Pencil Midi Skirt in Berry

Florere

Leather Pencil Midi Skirt in Berry

This rich berry shade is so easy to slot into a winter capsule wardrobe.

Louise Vegan Leather Skirt

Veronica Beard

Louise Vegan Leather Skirt

Style with a black turtleneck for a sleek tonal look.

Leather Midi Skirt

I always come back to Me+Em for their elevated basics.

Khaki Leather Midi Skirt

Mint Velvet

Khaki Leather Midi Skirt

Khaki always styles so well with both gold and silver jewels.

Faux Leather Full Maxi Skirt

Karen Millen

Faux Leather Full Maxi Skirt

Style with knee-high boots for a seamless look.

By Anthropologie Faux-Leather Colourblock Pleated Maxi Skirt

By Anthropologie

Faux-Leather Colourblock Pleated Maxi Skirt

Just wait until you see this from the back.

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