We’ve all seen her. The effortless cool girl who somehow makes a trainer-ballet-flat hybrid, an enveloping parka and the skirt-over-trousers trend work—often all at once. She’s usually found reading in the park, sipping a flat white, or swanning through East London, vintage tote poised for a serendipitous archival find.
If you’ve ever envied her seemingly instinctive style, here’s some good news: the trickiest trend in her repertoire—a skirt styled over trousers—has just been rendered foolproof. So expect to start spotting it everywhere.
(Image credit: Alaïa)
The credit goes to Alaïa. The house that gave us caged ballet flats and extra slim shoulder bags has sparked another fashion moment, sending two-in-one trouser-skirts down the Winter/Spring 2025 runway.
Sheer pastel blues, pinks and yellows gave the silhouette a softened polish, while dark-wash denim added a tougher, utilitarian edge—proof that the look works across the style spectrum. And now it’s a piece many of us are coveting, with different iterations removing all the guesswork from the tricky layered look—skirt lengths, colour pairings and fabric choices, included.
Yet, whether we’ll call it the “trirt” or the “skrouser” is still up for major debate. Paloma Wool has dialled up the sophistication, reimagining the look with tailored precision, while Massimo Dutti has stuck to a lightweight silk, and Toteme takes us to the office with a classic black trouser and mini skirt combination that will work within even the most formal of environments. Equal parts effortless and avant-garde, indeed.
Shop two-in-one trouser skirts
Alaïa
Winter/Spring 25 Wide-Leg Pants
Bringing a polished boho vibe to the two-in-one skirt-trouser, this Alaïa option is one of the most statement-making on the market.
Paloma Wool
Archive Trousers
If the combination of ‘skirt + trousers’ conjures up an image of sheer floaty fabrics on top of denim, think again. The Paloma Wool “skrouser” is strictly business.
Alaïa
Mid-Rise Semi-Sheer Wide-Leg Pants
Plucked straight from the Winter/Spring 2025 runway, this two-in-one trouser is the piece that inspired the trend.
Paloma Wool
Silk Archive Trousers
Looking for something a little more muted? Perhaps this navy silk Paloma Wool style will take your fancy.
Alaïa
Low-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
Yes, the trouser-skirt trend has also made its way into the realm of denim, creating a style of jean that you’re sure to not already own.
Massimo Dutti
Flowing Contrast 100% Silk Trousers
Massimo Dutti never misses when it comes to timeless variations of trends and this brown 100% silk option is sure to sit at the top of many a wishlist once it’s available to buy.
Toteme
Skirt Trousers Black
Thought a classic black trouser was boring? Well, this Toteme style is here to prove otherwise.
ZARA
Pinstripe Trouser Skirt
If the trend has even filtered down to Zara, you know it’s going to be embraced by stylish women everywhere very soon.