How to Style a Maxi Skirt for the Summer
The ultimate guide to the best long skirt styles on the market.
You could spend your entire summer searching for the perfect maxi skirt. These stylish separates are a must-have when temperatures rise, days get longer and patios become more populated. They’re versatile, easy to dress up or down and come in an array of shapes and silhouettes—hence the aforementioned struggle to secure the right one. Luckily, we take shopping very seriously around here, so we’ve done the work of finding all the best maxi skirts for you.
How to wear a maxi skirt
Like the best summer shorts and sunnies, maxi skirts are a versatile warm weather staple. The classic tiered, flowy maxi skirts lean into playful hippie imagery, while straight body-skimming cuts have a minimalist modernism.
Can’t decide which style best suits you? Consider opting for a denim variation. Offering all the structure and protection of your favourite pair of jeans, these skirts have less restriction than pants and make for easy breezy movement. Plus, you can instantly turn your denim maxi skirt into an elevated statement by simply adding a novelty belt.
Because maxi skirts are meant to cover most of your lower body, they can become the outfit centrepiece. Whether you pair them with pointy toe boots, chunky running shoes or mesh flats, these longer-length bottoms function as the sartorial main event, allowing you to base your clothing pairings around them.
A satin maxi skirt can be worn with a crisp tee, a boxy blazer and kitten heels for a polished feminine finish. If you’re into breezy A-line fits, style your maxi with a tiny tube top to let it shine or play with proportions by wearing a baggy T-shirt. And don’t be afraid to to experiment with accessories. (As a general rule, all maxi skirts look chic with an Aperol spritz or ice cream cone in hand.)
Keep scrolling below to shop FASHION’s selection of the best maxi skirts on the market right now.
Tiered maxi skirts
When you think maxi skirts, you probably picture the classic tiered white design that has taken over Pinterest (and everywhere, really). They’re easy to style and will go with everything in your closet. Style yours with a simple tank for a day in the city or add a chunky cardigan for cozy evenings by the lake.
Denim maxi skirts
If you prefer a rougher, streetwear-esque look, the denim maxi skirt will be your best friend. They’re still comfortable and casual, but feel way more elevated than your typical pair of jeans. Throw one on with a graphic baby tee and sneakers for an instant cool factor.
Floral maxi skirts
For those with a boho sensibility, floral maxi skirts are the way to go. There are endless colours and prints to choose from—you’ll never feel bored by your outfit again. Balance louder floral patterns with a plain, solid coloured top.
A-line maxi skirts
Want something simpler? We get it—if long skirts aren’t typically your thing, styling one for the first time can feel daunting. A-line maxi skirts are the perfect gateway to the trend. They’re sleek, classy and easy to wear both at work with a blazer or for drinks with a going-out top.
With files from Natalie Michie and Maddison Hoyt.
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