Skirts

If you’re one of these people who are dedicated to a seasonal wardrobe switch (or you just do it for the space), you’ll know that some items are always destined to hop in and out of vacuum bags. Cosy cashmere jumpers, for example, will be packed away as spring/summer approaches, and linen shirts will be ready to emerge. But some pieces will always stay on the rail. And the humble midi skirt is one of these few versatile love-all-year styles that can be layered or stripped back depending on the season. With Y2K trends—including bandeau tops, wide-leg jeans and double denim—making a resurgence this year, it’s no surprise mini and maxi skirts are also appearing once again. But when it comes to skirts that are universally flattering, it’s always all about the midi. Whether you o...

I also know that for lots of us, the miniskirt can be a daunting piece to style. While I tend to veer toward effortless dressing, I can recognise the satisfaction in conquering a tricky piece of clothing and getting it to work in your wardrobe, especially when said piece is teetering on the edge of cult status. Of course, there’s no harm in taking some help when you can get it—and fashion week attendees and influencers alike have been particularly generous with their outfit inspiration this season.  You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, b...

One of our main takes from fashion month? Pleated miniskirts are back. This leg-baring silhouette might spark school-day nostalgia in some of us and fear in midi skirt loyalists, but the street style set has rebranded it as a seriously covetable item. It’s a daunting piece to style—not only because it necessitates your entire leg being on show, but also because it feels intrinsically costumey and reminiscent of Britney Spears in her “…Baby One More Time” era. With Halloween on the horizon, that’s not a risk we want to take (as much as we love Britney).  While I tend to veer toward effortless dressing, I can recognise the satisfaction in conquering a tricky piece of clothing and getting it to work in your wardrobe, especia...

That is exactly what happened earlier this week when I first spotted Arket’s pink satin miniskirt in the new-in section. Bright, bold but still somehow incredibly elevated and chic, it was clearly a winner. Unsurprisingly, throughout the next couple of days, I saw links to it popping up on my fellow editors’ and influencers’ IG feeds, all waxing lyrical about how great the skirt was—especially for an affordable find.  Like most people (I assume), I didn’t think I needed a pink satin miniskirt in my life, but now I’m almost certain I do. It also comes in black for the colour-averse out there—but I’m convinced either shade would end up being a really versatile wardrobe piece. The skirt is perfect for dressing up for evenings out thanks to the satin material or down with ballet flat...

If your pilgrimage to M&S to pick up Percy Pigs is a regular occurrence, you’re not alone. Next time you head in store, though, make sure you stop by the womenswear section because we’re here to tell you it’s not to be missed. Better still, sit pretty and let us introduce you to all the best bits online, instead.  We’ve already told you about the versatile staples we always buy from the high street hero, and the linen buys we’re living in at the moment. But now it’s time to rave about the skirt section. A midi and maxi skirt haven, it’s their own brand styles that are gaining our attention. And we predict so many of them will be key pieces all the way into autumn. We’re talking luxe leather-look iterations to styl...

Like it or not, mini skirts are a trend this season. While Miu Miu’s belt-style micro iterations can be slightly (read: completely) terrifying for us mere mortals, they can actually be more wearable than the catwalk leads us all to believe. As a midi skirt fan, I’m surprised by how swayed I’ve been by the revival of the mini, and I haven’t stopped wearing them all summer. For me, though, I find it easier to wear with a baggier top half: a shirt, a fine knit if it’s cooler or an oversized blazer. When it comes to fit, I always size up with mini skirts to make sure they’re not super tight, or rise up too high (but of course this is down to preference.) For late summer outfit inspiration, below I’ve found some of the best mini skirt looks that are easy to copy. From Abisola’s...

Linen, linen and more linen. Summer has spoken, and the natural fabric is taking over our wardrobes in the form of dresses, trousers, shirts, shorts and skirts. And today, we want to shout about linen skirts. With warm days and muggy nights, staying cool is essential. Sure, a hand fan will be the chicest accessory worth investing in this season, but forming your everyday uniform with linen pieces can make for a less sweaty experience. Choosing what to wear is stressful enough as it is, right? There are so many skirt trends this season, including but not limited to bold florals, checks, pelmets and tiered hemlines. But it doesn’t matter which print, detail or style you look to as long as it’s made of linen (or a linen blend if you want a less crease-prone alternative). Breathable, lightweig...

This season, designers, from Fendi to Versace, revived the micro miniskirt. Miu Miu stole the show on the spring/summer 2022 runway, debuting a utilitarian take on the mini with teeny-tiny proportions not much thicker than a wide belt. Styles from the early noughties are back in full force, and we’re seeing an excess of low-slung denim, shrunken fibres and cut-outs to accompany said aesthetic. The references to Y2K are strong, and although the micro miniskirt has divided opinions, booming sales are evidence of its rising popularity. The years 2000 to 2003 were the heyday for micro miniskirts, with pop culture icons such as Christina Aguilera, Halle Berry and Cindy Crawford being captured out and about in styles no wider than a few inches, give or take. The era was...

Spring has finally arrived this week, and boy, we couldn’t be happier. We can finally pack away our Michelin Man puffer coats, swap our chunky boots for Velcro-strap sandals and reacquaint ourselves with the magical, eye bag–covering joy of big sunglasses. This year, we have also found ourselves falling back in love with skirts, a wardrobe category that has played second fiddle to the dress in recent years. Designers and high-street brands alike have turned their attention to the humble skirt in all its facets for spring 2022, which has manifested in a wide range of styles and silhouettes coming to the fore. Column skirts, slips, circle skirts, midis, minis, leather, denim… You name it; a brand will have&...