Caged Faux Leather Overlay Skirt with O-Rings

This overlay skirt is built entirely from 1.5 cm wide black faux leather straps woven into a diamond lattice pattern, with a silver-tone metal O-ring securing every intersection — roughly 20 rings across the full panel. It sits at the natural waist, falls to a midi length of approximately 65-70 cm, and hangs open at the front so it layers over whatever base you choose rather than replacing it.

Diamond Lattice Construction

The straps cross at 45-degree angles to form consistent diamond cells, each about 10 cm wide at the widest point. The grid terminates in loose O-rings along the hem rather than a stitched edge, giving the skirt its saw-tooth silhouette and letting the hem move independently as you walk. The waistband is a flat 2 cm faux leather strip that anchors the entire cage structure.

• Approximately 20 silver O-rings at strap intersections and along hem
• Strap width: 1.5 cm — wide enough for structure, narrow enough to show base layer underneath
• Hem circumference open — not a closed tube, so it cannot be worn as a standalone bottom
• Waistband closes at the back with a small concealed clasp
• Diamond cell width: approx. 10 cm at widest point

How to Style This Skirt

The cage overlay is designed to layer, not replace. The image demonstrates the most practical combination: white fitted trousers or leggings underneath with a simple white tank on top — the black lattice provides all the visual contrast needed without a busy base. For evening, swap the white pants for a fitted black mini dress underneath and the overlay adds dimension without adding fabric weight. It also works over a slip skirt in a contrasting color — dark red or ivory reads especially well through the diamond grid. Because the front panel hangs open, the silhouette works for a range of body types without requiring a specific waist-to-hip ratio.

Sizing and Fit Notes

The waistband is adjustable via the back clasp over a roughly 10 cm range, covering standard waist sizes from about 68 cm to 78 cm comfortably. The overlay itself is not fitted — the cage hangs from the waist and does not touch the hips, thighs, or hem of the base layer, so hip size is not a limiting factor. Petite wearers under 160 cm may find the midi length reaches the ankle rather than mid-calf; taller wearers above 175 cm may find it sits above the knee. Because the skirt is an open cage and not a structured garment, it does not provide coverage on its own — a base layer is always required.

Material and Care

The straps are vegan faux leather over a polyester core, chosen for flexibility rather than rigidity — the strap bends without cracking under normal wear. The O-rings are zinc-alloy with silver plating; the plating can wear at friction points over extended use, which is the honest trade-off for the price point. To clean, wipe the faux leather straps with a dry or very slightly damp cloth — do not submerge, machine wash, or tumble dry. Store flat or loosely rolled to prevent the O-rings from creasing the straps.

• Faux leather straps: PU-coated polyester — flexible, not stiff
• O-ring hardware: zinc-alloy, silver-tone plating
• Care: wipe clean only, no machine washing
• Hardware plating may wear at high-friction points over time
• Vegan — no animal-derived materials