How to Wear Fringe by Day: Fringe Skirts and Tops

A fringe skirt and a fringe top are the easiest way into this season’s fringe trend, because each half works with plain pieces you already own. At Coveti the new Camilla and Marc Evia skirt and top, from Resort 2027 in lipstick red and golden beige, lead our edit of fringe tops and designer skirts.

Fringe has moved from party dresses onto separates this season, and the easiest way to wear it by day is one fringed half at a time. For the full range of skirts, see our guide to fringe skirts. The Evia pieces belong to the brand’s new Camilla and Marc Resort 2027 drop, which also includes the fringed Evia mini dress covered in our guide to fringe dresses. Split into separates, the fringe gets far more wear, a point our Camilla and Marc matching sets guide makes about every coordinated story the brand designs.

What is the Camilla and Marc Evia set?

Evia is a fringe-accented skirt and top that Camilla and Marc designs to be worn together, then split.

Both pieces are cut from a 100% polyester with soft fringe accents across the surface. The Evia Skirt in Lipstick Red and the Evia Skirt in Golden Beige are midi length, with a bound centre-back zip and a centre back split for ease of movement. The Evia Top in Lipstick Red and the Evia Top in Golden Beige fasten with a hook-and-eye at centre front, sit on a racerback and finish in a split hem with a button closure. The golden beige top is described with a low-plunge cowl neckline, and both are fully lined.

Both run true to size in AU 6 to 14, and an AU 8 is a UK 8 and a US 4.

Should you wear a fringe skirt and top as a set?

Wear them as a set for evening and split them by day.

Together, the Evia top and skirt read as a long column of texture, close to the line of the mini dress but with more coverage. Golden beige is the quieter of the two colourways and suits a long lunch; lipstick red is unmistakably a night-time choice. Mixing them, red top over golden beige skirt, is a bolder option that still looks intentional because the fabric matches. For more two-piece ideas, our matching skirt sets edit covers coordinated skirts across brands.

How do you wear a fringe skirt by day?

Give the fringe something plain and crisp to sit against: a shirt, a flat sandal and no other texture.

Camilla and Marc’s own styling note for the Evia skirt is a crisp shirt half tucked with a flat sandal, and for a cooler evening a fine knit. The Vince Shirt in White from the same drop, with its concealed placket and dropped shoulders, is exactly the right weight. Keep the bag smooth leather and skip anything else with fringe, tassels and beading.

Other fringe skirts at Coveti cover different moods:

• Za Za Knit Fringe Skirt in Ivory by Simon Miller, a knit take that pairs naturally with a white tee.
• Za Za Vegan Leather Fringe Skirt in Dark Choco Brown, also Simon Miller, for a Western note with boots.
• Fringe Midi Skirt in Talco by St. Agni, the most minimal of the group.
• Liv Metallic Fringe Skirt in Silver and Gold by Simon Miller, which belongs firmly to the evening.

More of the brand’s skirts sit in our Camilla and Marc shorts and skirts guide.

How do you wear a fringe top by day?

Tuck it into tailoring and put a jacket over it, so the fringe shows only at the front.

Camilla and Marc styles the Evia top tucked into wide leg trousers with a sharp blazer. That formula works at a desk: the blazer covers the racerback, and the fringe becomes a texture at the neckline instead of a statement. After hours, swap the trousers for denim, which is the brand’s own suggestion for the Evia top. Racerback and cowl shapes like this also appear in our guide to halter tops for women.

Fringe tops from other labels at Coveti include the Tia Crepe Fringe Top in Primary Stripe and the Nora Vegan Leather Fringe Top in Dark Choco Brown from Simon Miller, the Fringe Tie Top in Talco from St. Agni, which matches its talco skirt, and Loulou The Brand’s Crystal Fringe Denim Top.

Which fringe skirts and tops suit day, which suit night?

Knit and soft textural fringe suit daytime, while metallic, crystal and leather fringe lean towards evening.

How do you care for fringe?

Read the label first: the Evia skirt and top are delicate dry clean only, and Camilla and Marc warns to take extra care when zipping and unzipping.

The brand’s care note says the garment features a delicate fabric and fringe detailing, which is why the zip matters. A few habits help any fringe piece last:

• Hold the fringe away from the zip with one hand while you close it with the other.
• Hang skirts by the waistband on clip hangers so the fringe falls straight.
• Give fringe space in the wardrobe; crushed strands kink.
• Shake the piece out gently after wearing instead of brushing it.
• Avoid textured bags and chunky bracelets that snag the strands.

I keep fringe pieces at the end of the rail for exactly that reason. It costs nothing and saves a dry cleaning bill. Our how to style Camilla and Marc guide has more outfit ideas built around the label’s separates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you wear the Camilla and Marc Evia skirt and top separately?

Yes. Camilla and Marc designs them to be worn as a set and then split, with the skirt under a crisp shirt by day and the top tucked into wide leg trousers with a blazer.

What length is the Camilla and Marc Evia skirt?

The Evia skirt is a midi, with a bound centre-back zip and a centre back split for ease of movement.

Can you wear a fringe top to work?

Yes, under a blazer and tucked into tailored trousers. The jacket covers the back and keeps the fringe to a small flash of texture at the front.

How do you keep a fringe skirt from looking like a costume?

Keep every other piece plain. Pair the fringe skirt with a crisp shirt and flat sandals, and avoid adding tassels, beading and other textures to the same outfit.

How do you wash a fringe skirt?

Check the care label before anything else. The Camilla and Marc Evia skirt is delicate dry clean only, and the brand asks for extra care when zipping and unzipping because of the fringe detailing.