£195 skirt - is this crazy?

[DorotheaHomeAlone]

I have a clingy bf 6mo and a toddler so don't get to shop often (apart from at co-op) .

Last week I had a rare few hours free in Oxford Circus and £300 birthday money burning a whole in my pocket. I really wanted something different from my usual bf mum uniform of jeans and machine washable tops and I fell in love with this:

www.reiss.com/p/leather-aline-skirt-womens-chiya-in-black/?q=Leather+skirt

Is it a lovely as I think? I'm having doubts as it's a big investment for me and I've never owned a leather skirt before. Are there cheaper alternatives that are as nice? I want something for evenings out without the babies that makes me feel like a real person again (no pressure, skirt!).

For the record, I'm early 30s and size 8/10 and my dm and DH both think it looks nice and I should treat myself.

Sadly swishing will have to wait until next weekend as this weekend everyone has the vomiting bug! But it helps to know there is swishing waiting when I'm done cleaning up.

Oh no! You should wear it, it's wipe clean.

taybert

Whoever said, i think it will date said exactly what i was thinking when i clicked on the link. In a year or so you will look at it and not like it as the style will date easily. Something like a gentle A-line or even a straight pencil one will last for years and years. I

..and at that price, you would want it to have longevity.

This is absolutely beautiful

Simple A-line

I have that skirt! I adore it, and wear it all the time. It's great for day to evening, and pretty timeless in my opinion.

Saw a nice A line mini in Whistles for £170

Glad you're keeping it, op. I think anything that makes you feel stylish when you have a baby and a toddler is a bloody bargain. In fact I'd be tempted to buy two