Spring Skirts Have Sprung—6 Ways to Wear Them All Season Long

All the skirts you need for spring, plus how to wear them.

Spring Skirts Have Sprung—6 Ways to Wear Them All Season Long

No matter the season, the skirt will always be relevant. During winter, Vogue editors like Rickie De Sole relied on slinky knitted midis to anchor their comfortable stay-at-home outfits. For spring, the same cozy skirts are coming along for the ride but only, now, we’re opting for versions amplified with floral prints and color-blocked stripes. Warmer temperatures also mean that now is the moment to consider skirts made of lighter fabrics like a lightweight cotton voile or a smooth silk satin.

There are certainly many springy skirts to choose from, but unlike the one-and-done dress, deciding what to wear on top requires a bit of thought. Like most things in life, it’s all about balance: pair a silky evening-esque slip silk with a boxy tee made of cotton or tuck a buttoned-up oxford into a mini skirt for a nice work/play contrast.

Here, six skirt outfit ideas to ensure an instantly polished look, plus a few favorite styles to shop.

Wrap Skirts and White Tees

Spring is the perfect time to have fun with a playfully-printed wrap skirt. Balance those busy patterns and a-line silhouettes with a fitted white T-shirt—to be worn tucked or untucked depending on your mood.

Petit Bateau short sleeve crewneck T-shirt

Ulla Johnson Sigrid midi skirt

Polo Ralph Lauren high-low floral prairie skirt

Tory Burch pleated tie-wrap skirt

La DoubleJ Sardegna Parnaveg-print cotton midi skirt

High-Waisted Skirts With Cropped Knits

Florals aren’t the only pattern that’s catching our eye this season. Let’s take a moment to appreciate whimsical polka-dots and animal prints. Find them in high-waisted midi skirts, which pair well with solid-colored cropped cardigans for a vintage-inspired look.

Proenza Schouler Eco Cashmere cardigan

Christopher Kane pleated zebra midi skirt

Prada flower-print pleated midi skirt

Reformation Zoe floral print crepe midi skirt

Faithfull the Brand Farida belted polka-dot midi skirt

Matching Knitwear Sets

When all else fails, a coordinating set is always a great skirt outfit idea. So have fun with bold color ways and abstract prints. Plus, if they’re knitted, the look is far more comfortable than you’d expect.

Wales Boner Saint Ann rib knitted top

Wales Bonner Saint Ann crochet panel rib knitted skirt

Self Portrait crossover cropped top

Self Portrait buttoned ribbed mélange-jersey midi skirt

Anna Quan Eden ribbed knit cotton polo top

Anna Quan Felicia contrast cotton midi skirt

Proenza Schouler White Label jacquard knit top

Proenza Schouler White Label jacquard knit midi skirt

Denim and Bretons

Give your favorite jeans a break for an equally comfortable skirt in denim. Then, toss on a classic striped shirt for a winning look.

Kule the modern long sleeve shirt

Vika 2.0 high-rise recycled cotton demin A-line skirt

Ganni slit-front denim midi skirt

A.P.C. blue denim standard skirt

Gabriela Hearst Lema linen A-line midi skirt

Micro-Minis and Polished Blouses

Whether you’re wearing a tennis-inspired mini or a polished tweed skirt, balance the leg-baring look with a sophisticated button-up blouse.

Everlane Japanese Oxford shirt

Sea Brigitte border skirt

Isabel Marant Etoile beige tempster miniskirt

Miu Miu Gonne tweed plaid mini skirt

Ciao Lucia Jane plaid mini skirt

Slip Skirts and Boxy Shirts

Silken slip skirts can go casual when styled with a roomy t-shirt or boxy knitted pullover. You’ll look incredibly put together but only you will know how comfortable the outfit really is.

Zara ribbed T-shirt

Zara satin effect skirt

Vince slip skirt

Ceffin Salone fluted camouflage jacquard midi skirt

Significant Other Emile midi satin skirt

This story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Alexis Bennett