Hey, fashion voyagers and all those who find themselves accidentally adrift in the sea of trends. Today, we’re unraveling the saga of the maxi skirt – a full 88-step journey divided into themes to hopefully make it all more convenient.
If you’d like to click ahead to a particular theme, these are the 11 sections within this post:
Fabric Themes: 1. Denim, 2. Lace, Knit and Macramé, 3. Sequined and Shiny
Shape Themes: 1. Asymmetric Hem, 2. Flared and Fluted, 3. Pencil and Straight
Style Themes: 1. Cut-Out and Embellished, 2. Pleats, Volume and Movement, 3. Tiered, Ruffled and Gathered, 4. Thigh High Slit
Theme: 1. Pattern and Print
Fabric: Denim
First up: denim maxi skirts – because let’s face it, denim is the reliable friend who never fails to show up. Denim is versatile and hard-wearing, but don’t forget it’s not the most eco-friendly material out there, so if I could have a moment to get on my soapbox: choose your skirt well and make it last.
Fabric: Lace, Knit and Macramé
Next on the list are (mainly) knitted maxi skirts for those days when comfort takes precedence over fashion – they’re your go-to comfort zone when the world demands chic and you just want to wrap yourself in a sartorial security blanket. That first lace option by Anna Quan doesn’t really count for warmth, but it’s amazing, right?
Fabric: Sequined and Shiny
Sequined and shiny maxi skirts, because sometimes life needs a little more sparkle, even at 2pm. Don’t limit yourself to just wearing these for an occasion or in the evening – they’d look lovely paired with a basic tee and flat boots for a more casual, dressed down look.
Shape: Asymmetric Hem
Life can be a chaotic mess, put some chaos in your maxi skirt hem too.
Shape: Flared and Fluted
More fabric more flash!
Shape: Pencil and Straight
Find a bodycon skirt to showcase your curves, or a straight style to wear with a crop top or bodysuit.
Style: Cut-Out and Embellished
For a bold look, there’s maxi skirts with cut-outs and embellishments – why not show a hint of hip or accessorize your skirt with feathers?
Style: Pleats, Volume and Movement
Here are pleated maxi skirts for maximum swishing and swooshing, and skirts made specifically for volume and drama so you can make a grand entrance.
Style: Tiered, Ruffled and Gathered
If you’re feeling ruffled (or even if you’re not), here’s some ruffled and tiered skirts to pick from.
Style: Thigh High Slit
Show some leg with these skirts, perhaps with contrast tights or socks underneath if it’s still a bit too chilly to go bare.
Pattern and Print
Finally, here are some patterned and printed maxi skirts because why should you blend in when you can wear a bold, in-your-face work of art?
