20 Skirts That Look Good With Just a Plain T-Shirt

Can you think of an easier summer outfit idea than a T-shirt and skirt? We cannot, so we're doing a story about it. We're guessing that you already own plenty of plain T-shirts, so the focus here is on the bottom half. Truth be told, most skirts go with T-shirts, but there are some styles that are just superior. 

Since spring hasn't exactly been filled with the vacations and alfresco meals we were all looking forward to, it's time to jump ahead and think about what to wear this summer, when we can hopefully safely venture out a little more. We have a strong hunch that everyone will continue to prioritize comfort but may want to shed the sweatsuits in favor of something a little breezier. Know where we're going with this? The perfect outfit to transition to is a T-shirt and skirt. Below, you'll find 20 excellent skirts to wear with tees, divided into five categories for easy navigating. (For the record, we're not opposed in the least to wearing a skirt and T-shirt at home right now, either.)

Button-Front Skirts

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Casual, classic button-front skirts are one of our favorites to pair with oversize T-shirts. Aimee Song's outfit is excellent proof of this. Dress the look up with strappy sandals as she did or down with sneakers or slides.

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Slip Skirts

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As far as summer staples go, slip skirts are at the top of the list. If you don't want to think about what you're going to wear, pair it with a tee and call it a day.

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Miniskirts

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If worn with the wrong thing, a miniskirt can feel a bit off, but you really can't go wrong with a T-shirt. It provides a nice balance and makes the skirt you may typically wear for a night out daytime appropriate.

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Denim Skirts

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Anything denim and a T-shirt go hand in hand, so you're probably not surprised that this includes denim skirts. If you always wear jeans in the cooler months, consider this the perfect swap.

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Pleated Midi Skirts

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Pleated midi skirts can be quite sophisticated, but if you wear one with a T-shirt, they're decidedly cool. Pro tip: Go with a fitted tee to counter the extra fabric of a pleated skirt.

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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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Allyson Payer
Senior Editor

Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.