Our Favorite Long-Skirt Outfits for Winter

Now's officially the time to plan your winter wardrobe. It's easy to rely on your favorite jeans-and-sweater combo during the six-plus months of snow and rain, but sometimes, switching up your outfit formula is exactly what you need to lift your mood. Enter: long-skirt outfits that are as practical as your go-to pants-and-knit ensembles but feel slightly more elevated and sophisticated.
Long skirts are great for the wintertime because they offer up maximum coverage. Plus, if you choose to wear tights, it's easy to conceal them under the full-length garment. Of course, you can also let the hosiery peek through for added color or texture. As for what to wear on top, the maxi skirt works great with everything from an oversize knit you can knot to a prairie blouse to a tight-fitting bodysuit ready for tucking.
Read on to see all our favorite long-skirt outfits for winter and then shop our edit of perfect maxi skirts to wear all season long.
Be bold and style a sheer skirt with a sweater this winter.
The snakeskin pumps absolutely make this look.
Pair a black turtleneck knit with a structured long skirt.
Tailoring done right.
Team your long skirt with a slightly matching top and drapey cape.
Styling it with a trench coat is a no-brainer.
A classic long-skirt pairing for winter? A long skirt and matching top. When the temperatures really drop, throw on a shearling coat for added warmth.
This is the kind of skirt you'll get dozens of compliments on.
Add a blazer, coat, or oversize sweater to this set and you have a match made in heaven.
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This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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