Whether you’re jetting off somewhere sunny or looking forward to a cooler British seaside staycation, skirts are a must for your current wardrobe. The best skirts are as versatile as they are stylish. From beach days to workwear style, the perfect skirt will keep you looking on-trend and feeling stylish and comfortable throughout the warmer to cooler months.
Looking to add a few transitional skirts to your wardrobe? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re searching for summer midi skirts or an easy-to-wear autumnal maxi, read our guide to the best seasonal skirts below.
Pretty Floral Skirts
Sunshine and floral prints are the perfect match. This year, it’s all about vintage-inspired florals that exude femininity. Look for skirts in pretty ditsy prints for a look that’s on-trend and easy-to-wear. Pastel shades are an obvious choice for the warmer months, but you can mix it up with darker hues too for an edgier floral look too.
Floral prints work particularly well with summer midi skirts. Wear yours with a simple white tee and flat sandals for a relaxed holiday vibe.
Laid-back Prairie
The prairie look is everywhere this summer and it’s easy to see why. With flowing fabrics and intricate detailing, this trend is a cool and comfortable way to keep your wardrobe effortlessly stylish.
Long summer skirts in this trend are a must. Look for loose fits and smocked designs, as these shapes work particularly well with the prairie trend. Neutral shades are often the hues of choice for summer maxi skirts in this style, but prints look equally as stylish too. Choose patchwork prints or laidback florals for an easy-to-wear summer outfit.
Wild Animal Print
Animal print shows no sign of stopping this summer and skirts are your go-to for incorporating this trend into your wardrobe. For summer skirts, knee length styles work especially well and will keep your outfit from looking dated.
Choose summer midi skirts in luxurious fabrics (like satin or chiffon) in abstract animal print to keep your look of-the-moment. Skirts in this style look gorgeous when dressed up for a summer night out, but don’t need to be limited to your evening wardrobe either. Dress yours down with a simple cami, flat sandals and a denim jacket for an effortless daytime (or holiday!) look.
Mix It Up with Patchwork
Can’t choose your favourite print? There’s no need to with this year’s love of patchwork-inspired patterns. These eclectic prints are perfect for your summer skirt collection. Look for polka dots mixed up with florals, animal print meshed with geometrics and lace inserts layered with embroidery (and perhaps a pom pom or two).
Whether you choose a summer midi skirt or a flowing maxi, these clashing printed skirts are perfect for sipping cocktails in or strolling along the beach at sunset.
Be Bold with Colour
The summer months are all about having fun, which is why they’re the perfect time to add a splash of colour to your wardrobe. The best summer skirts are bold, beautiful and effortlessly stylish. Whether you choose on-trend colour blocking or a single shade (yellows or warm reds are stylish choices), bold colours work well with long summer skirts, minis and everything in between.
Keep your look bold and bright for the summer months by styling your colourful skirt with an equally vivid top. Contrasting shades work particularly well or you could keep your look chic with monochrome.
Do It in Denim
Forget jeans this summer, you need at least one denim skirt in your wardrobe for the warmer months. Of course, denim minis are an easy-to-wear option for holidays, day trips and other summer activities. These versatile pieces are easy to style. Just choose a simple tee and trainers for a relaxed summer look or heeled sandals and glitzy top for a dressier event.
There’s no need to limit your denim to mini skirts either. Look for formfitting summer midi skirt styles or loose-fit summer maxi skirts to add something a little different to your look.
Cool and Casual Linens
Natural textures and neutral hues are a great option for simple summer skirts. Casual and comfortable, linen or cotton are perfect for keeping you cool during the warmer months or in the sunshine on holiday. Whether you choose a summer maxi skirt in linen or a summer midi skirt in broderie anglaise, natural fabrics are a must for your wardrobe.
These textures are great for adding some of this year’s key trends into your look too. From utility to prairie, these fabrics are especially versatile.
Frills and Ruffles
We’ve seen extravagant detailing in other pieces this year (think puffed shoulders, peplum ruffles and bardot frills), so it’s no surprise that plenty of summer skirts are featuring similar details too. Frills, ruffles and pleats are all beautiful ways to add something a little extra to your summer look. Whether you choose a flamenco-inspired summer midi skirt for your holiday or a ruffled mini for everyday wear, these pieces look gorgeous when styled with strappy sandals and a simple top.
Wherever you’re headed this summer, we hope you’ve been inspired by our guide to the best summer skirts. For more inspiration, visit the ‘Inspire Me’ section of our website for all the latest trends and style advice. Ready to shop? Browse all our skirts to find your favourite.