How to Style Ulla Johnson: Outfit Formulas from Day to Evening

To style Ulla Johnson, let one piece carry the detail and keep the rest plain: wear the knit sets together, pair a print blouse with a solid skirt, put silk with denim and anchor ruffled tops with wide trousers. Every piece below is from Pre-Spring 2027 and sits in Coveti’s tops and skirts edits on the Ulla Johnson brand page, and our Pre-Spring 2027 collection edit covers the full drop.

Key facts

• The simplest Ulla Johnson styling rule is one detailed piece worn with plain partners.
• The Vida Knit Top and Evelina Knit Skirt match in Noir and Gardenia jacquard and are sold separately.
• The Lisbet Denim Skirt has gold buttons and chain-and-link pocket hardware and pairs well with silk blouses.
• The Motherwell Wide Leg Trouser is black cotton twill with double front pleats, also offered in Bronze.

Ulla Johnson clothes are rich in detail: fringe, pintucking, ruffles, pleats, lace trims. The secret to wearing them well is restraint everywhere else. Here are five outfit formulas that work.

Formula one: the matching knit set

The drop includes knit tops and skirts made to match, and worn together they read as a dress with more ease.

1. Vida Knit Top in Noir and Gardenia

The Vida Knit Top in black and gardenia jacquard, sleeveless with mini fringe at the relaxed hem.

2. Evelina Knit Skirt in Noir and Gardenia

The Evelina Knit Skirt in the same jacquard, sculpted at the waist with tiered fringe at the midi hem. Wear it with the Vida for the full set.

The same idea works with the Vara top and Rosina skirt in Topaz, and the Avelina cape top with the Lilah skirt in garnet. Split the sets up, too: the Evelina with a plain black tee works for the office. Our knit skirts guide has more.

Formula two: a print blouse with a solid skirt

The prints are busy, so give them a plain partner. Black is the easiest; a colour pulled from the print looks more considered.

3. Vesela Blouse in Primrose

The Vesela Blouse in the rust and coral Primrose print, silk crinkle chiffon with a classic collar and a sculptural bow at the neck.

4. Samira Midi Skirt in Noir

The Samira Midi Skirt in black satin-faced chiffon, with micro-pleats and gathered tiers. Sheen and movement without competing with the print.

The Rosara Flared Midi Skirt in Bronze, a burnt terracotta cotton twill, picks up the rust in Primrose; the Yvette skirt in Canyon works with Acacia. See our silk blouses and pleated midi skirts guides.

Formula three: denim with silk

Denim takes the formality out of a silk blouse. It is the most useful formula in the edit for weekends.

5. The Lisbet Denim Skirt in Tigris

The Lisbet Denim Skirt in a dark indigo wash, a tapered midi with gold buttons, chain-and-link pocket hardware and a subtle slit.

6. Nova Blouse in Canyon

The Nova Blouse in canyon caramel silk crepe de chine, a collared shirt with gathered cuffs and a black contrast yoke. Tuck it into the Lisbet.

The Ornament Blouse in Acacia and the Willhemina in wisteria work just as well. For jeans, the Stretch Valory Jean in Tigris has a high rise and flared leg that balance a full blouse. Read Ulla Johnson denim for fits.

Formula four: wide trousers with a ruffled top

A ruffled blouse needs a clean line below it, and a wide trouser gives the outfit length.

7. Motherwell Wide Leg Trouser in Noir

The Motherwell Wide Leg Trouser in black cotton twill, cinched at the waist with double front pleats and a buttoned flap.

8. Odilia Ruffled Blouse in Noir

The Odilia Ruffled Blouse in black crinkle chiffon, with Lurex threadwork and a drawstring waist. Black on black, with shimmer, for dinner.

The Motherwell also comes in Bronze, which looks good with the Twyla Ruched Top in Canyon. Our ruffle blouses guide has more pairings.

Formula five: a knit over silk

9. Carmen Knit Pullover in Noir and Gardenia

The Carmen Knit Pullover, relaxed with raglan sleeves, over a print skirt such as the Gaelle Maxi Skirt in Jasmine. Knit weight grounds the chiffon.

Shoes and jewellery: how to choose

• Shoes: a flat leather sandal for print midis by day, a block heel for garden events, a fine strappy heel for chiffon at night. Under flared denim, a heel that the hem just covers.
• Jewellery: one focal piece. With a high neck like the Ornament Blouse, choose earrings; with a V-neck, a fine chain.
• Bags: a small structured bag for evening and a soft leather tote by day. Avoid fringe on the bag when the clothes already carry it.
• Metals: gold sits well with the warm prints and the Lisbet hardware; silver with black and the Lurex pieces.

Day to evening with one outfit

Start with the Lisbet skirt and the Nova blouse, flat sandals and a tote. For the evening, change only the shoes and the bag, add gold earrings and swap the Nova for the Odilia in black. The Motherwell trouser does the same trick: a plain knit by day, the Odilia at night.

Sizing for separates

Ulla Johnson cuts in US sizes and Coveti lists the UK equivalent: a US 0 is a UK 4, a US 4 is a UK 8 and a US 6 is a UK 10. Knitwear runs P to XL, with P listed as XS. The brand gives no advice to size up on any piece in this drop, so take your usual size. The full charts are in our Ulla Johnson size guide. When buying a set, take each piece in your usual size; tops and skirts are sold separately.

Ulla Johnson at a glance

Frequently asked questions

How do you style Ulla Johnson?

Let one detailed piece lead and keep the rest simple: a print blouse with a solid skirt, a knit set worn together, silk with denim and a ruffled top with wide trousers.

What do you wear with an Ulla Johnson skirt?

A plain top. Pair a print chiffon skirt with a black knit, and a solid skirt such as the Samira in black with a print blouse.

What shoes go with Ulla Johnson dresses?

Flat leather sandals by day, block heels for garden events and fine strappy heels for chiffon in the evening.

Which Ulla Johnson pieces are sold as sets?

The Vida top and Evelina skirt, the Vara top and Rosina skirt, and the Avelina top and Lilah skirt are designed to match, and each piece is sold separately.

Can you wear Ulla Johnson to the office?

Yes. The Motherwell trouser with a silk blouse, and the Lisbet denim skirt with the Nova blouse, both work for a smart office.

Read next: Ulla Johnson skirts, Ulla Johnson tops, Ulla Johnson knitwear.

By Gemma Deeks, Coveti Fashion Editor. Updated 21 October 2026.