The One Skirt Style Everyone Is Wearing, From the Upper East Side to Monaco

Women wearing miniskirt outfits.

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Summer 2024 is the season of the miniskirt. I wouldn't call it a comeback, though, as miniskirts are never really "out." This season, we're seeing them return in updated forms. Something to note is that they're entering a more elegant sphere, with fashion insiders from the Upper East Side to Monaco adding them to their wardrobes. In some cases, we're seeing luxe satin versions and, in others, heritage-print pareos, but any elevated version will do. Tennis skirts are appearing on and off the courts, and colorful styles are adding personality to cool outfits.

Seeing that the trend is already picking up for the season ahead, you're probably going to be bombarded with many versions to choose from. I've already seen an overwhelming number of cool miniskirts hit the market as of late, so I narrowed them down to the best styles. Ahead, shop the best miniskirts for summer.

Woman wearing a miniskirt outfit.

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Style tip: Layer closet basics such as a white tee and denim jacket with a miniskirt, then add a pair of kitten heels.

Woman wearing a miniskirt outfit.

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Style tip: To balance proportions, pair a short skirt with a simple crewneck sweater.

Woman wearing a tennis skirt outfit.

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Style tip: Lean into tennis style on or off the courts. Add ankle socks and retro white sneakers.

Woman wearing a miniskirt outfit.

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Style tip: Wear a colorful pareo or crochet skirt with a crisp poplin button-down shirt on vacation.

Woman wearing a miniskirt outfit.

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Style tip: Wear one of the season's biggest shades, such as butter yellow, tomato red, or kelly green, to embrace color.

Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.