Designer Skirts for Women

Midi, mini and maxi skirts

A midi skirt works from the office to dinner, a mini suits parties and tights in winter, and a maxi covers holidays and evening. Shop midi skirts, mini skirts and maxi skirts, and read how to style a midi skirt.

Leather, satin and sequin skirts

A leather skirt is the winter staple, a satin skirt moves from day to night, and a sequin skirt is made for the party season. Shop leather skirts, satin and silk skirts and sequin skirts.

Pleated, pencil, denim and wrap skirts

Pleats add movement, a pencil skirt adds polish, and denim and wrap skirts keep the weekend easy. Shop pleated skirts, pencil skirts, denim skirts and wrap skirts.

Skirts: FAQs

What skirt length is most flattering?

A midi that ends just below the knee suits most heights; petite figures look best in a mini and a midi with a heel, and tall figures carry a maxi well.

What shoes go with a midi skirt?

Knee boots and ankle boots in winter, loafers and slingbacks for the office, and heeled sandals for evening.

How do you wear a skirt in winter?

Choose wool, leather and heavy satin, and add opaque tights, knee boots and a long knit.

What top goes with a pleated skirt?

A fitted knit and a tucked shirt keep the waist defined so the pleats can move.

What is the difference between a midi and a maxi skirt?

A midi ends between the knee and the ankle, usually mid-calf; a maxi reaches the ankle and the floor.

Which designer brands are known for skirts?

Zimmermann and Alémais for printed midis, Dolce and Gabbana for pencil and lace skirts, and Nour Hammour for leather.

How should a skirt fit at the waist?

The waistband should sit flat without digging in, with room to slide two fingers inside.

What is a slip skirt?

A bias-cut satin and silk skirt that skims the hips and falls to mid-calf, first worn as an underskirt.