The Grown-Up and Graceful Skirt Fashion People Are Wearing With Sandals And Heels This Summer
Whether worn high or low, hemlines have pioneered fashion movements for centuries and have been used to convey liberation in womenswear. While we've been riding the wave of micro miniskirts for the past few seasons, much to my delight, maxi skirts are in the spotlight once more and set to become even more coveted than their minuscule counterpart.
We’ve come a long way from Oscar de la Renta’s maxi styles circa ‘60 and the association maxi skirts have with occasion wear and holidaying. Nowadays, design vary from the denim skirt with a slit, to elaborate slinky styles adorned, to the especially popular voluminous cotton skirt that so many influencers have sported this summer.
Totême, COS and Faithfull The Brand (to name a few), have introduced a slew of extended hemlines to their arsenal in all manner of fabrications, from linen to silk. The current fits are offerings that also fit into trend categories – from low-slung styles to column silhouettes and baggy cargo maxis, so you’re able to demonstrate two fashion-forward styles in one piece.
If you’re looking to celebrate this timeless trend the style offerings are aplenty. Keep on reading to shop the 28 maxi skirts editors have bookmarked and ways to style the maxi skirt throughout summer and beyond.
Maxi Skirt Styling Ideas:
The white voluminous skirt is the biggest hit of the season—and as Lydia proves here, can be elegantly styled in a polished summer look with a longline vest and tote bag.
Abi expertly demonstrates tonal styling with a voluminous maxi skirt and sleek pointed-toe mules.
The perfect example of chic holiday styling—this all-white linen look is perfect for hot summer days.
Slinky black pairings are always a good idea.
Shop Maxi Skirts:
I love the texture of this wraparound piece.
You can wear in a denim skirt in all seasons—just swap your sandals for knee-high boots come autumn.
A slip skirt is always a good idea—this Anthropologie style has lots of colours to choose from.
It's easy to see why this is one of Anthropologies's best-selling skirts at the moment, as there are ample ways to style it.
Style the crochet skirt from Victoria Beckham's collaboration just like this for a fashion-forward evening look.
A white linen skirt is so useful in the warm months, whether at home or on holiday.
This deep purple jersey maxi can easily be dressed up or down.
How gorgeous is this dusty pink? Get the matching vest to complete the look.
You can always trust M&S to release some seriously chic linen styles at an affordable price.
Matteau is a fashion insider's go-to for relaxed yet refined everyday styles.
The embellished lace hem is such a sophisticated, vintage-inspired touch.
This poplin skirt is so on trend this season, but will be a fashionable go-to for many summers to come.
This classic piece will be in your collection for years to come, thanks to the timeless cut and considered fabrication.
This piece was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Avalon Afriyie is a freelance writer and storyteller based in London. She specialises in sustainable fashion, health and the narratives of marginalised communities. She has a background in fashion show production and styling, having previously worked on The Clothes Show and with the Lyst Group. Since graduating in 2013 with a BA (Hons) in English and contemporary media, she’s worked as a feature writer for an independent publication and a contributor for Quill’s creator network. She now marries her passion for words and style, writing for some of the most esteemed fashion and lifestyle publications, Who What Wear UK and Stylist. Avalon also provides copywriting services, creative consultancy, and visual media for independent businesses, including travel guides, interviews, press releases and blog posts. Her work has been featured on Lush, Contiki, Youswim and Ohne. She spends her days writing to her heart’s content for business and pleasure, shooting on film and dreaming of residing a stone’s throw away from the ocean with her love and a pup (clad in a sweeping frock, of course). She’s currently penning ideas for a book of personal essays and free verse poetry on love, life and the stages in between.
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