It’s part of my job as Contributing Fashion Editor to try on the best capsule wardrobe items and latest trends, so I can tell you which ones are worth investing in and which ones aren’t.
So far, I’ve covered white dresses, waistcoats and culottes, and today I’ve turned my attention to white skirts – maxi ones to be precise. While they naturally fall into the timeless capsule category, they are very much having a moment this season, on and off the catwalk. There are many different styles you can go with, but per my experience, there are five styles I would recommend for SS24 and beyond.
These are all pictured in the main image, from left to right: the bubble skirt, the denim skirt, the boho skirt, the straight skirt and the linen skirt. The one thing they all have in common is the length. This season, it has to be floor-length, or ankle grazing at least.
The bubble skirt, also seen on many dresses this season, gives Y2K vibes, especially paired with a bandana top – disc belt optional. Denim skirts have been everywhere these past couple of seasons, but for the summer, we’re steering away from the classic blue washes. I also love the pleat in the Massimo Dutti skirt I tried, which makes it a little dressier and more office-appropriate.
It’s hard to miss the boho trend revival, mainly thanks to Chemena Kamali’s new vision of Chloe, so I’ve included a broderie anglaise skirt here, although a floaty style will do as well. A simple straight maxi skirt in cotton or linen is the perfect minimalist take on the trend, as is a linen skirt, in all cuts. You will never regret buying those as they’re 100% timeless.
The beauty of the white maxi skirt is that it’s incredibly versatile. I’ve teamed the styles I tried (which are all shoppable below) with a variety of different tops, which can all be mixed and matched with the skirts. Here I’ve opted for a bandana top, a t-shirt, a boho style crop top, a striped shirt and a waistcoat, most of which you probably own.
I love an all-white look, but the negative hue of course goes with everything, so it’s the perfect blank canvas to add pops of colour too. Just add your favourite pair of sandals and a basket bag and you’re good to go with the perfect summer look.
Shop my edit of white maxi skirts below, including the styles I’m wearing in the main image.
The bubble white maxi skirt
The denim white maxi skirt
Massimo Dutti, white pleated skirt
COS, Panelled dennim skirt
The boho white maxi skirt
Louise Misha, Paola Skirt
Nobody’s Child, White Broderie Anglaise Maxi Skirt
Friends Like These, Boho Tiered Maxi Skirt
The straight white maxi skirt
SKIN, Layered Organic Pima Cotton-Jersey Maxi Skirt
Stradivarius, white drawstring skirt
River Island, Long Tailored Maxi Skirt
The linen white maxi skirt
Mint Velvet, Linen Blend Maxi Skirt
Mango, Linen Sarong Skirt