Trust Me: These Are The 9 Skirt Trends That Will Really Count This Summer
If there’s one item guaranteed to deliver on style, comfort and versatility this summer, it’s a skirt. Whether you’re team micro mini or firmly in the floaty camp, this season’s trends strike the perfect balance between playful and polished, with something to suit every style and setting.
Zebra print brings a bold hit of energy to even the simplest outfit, while a full white skirt acts as a blank canvas for countless warm-weather looks. Taking cues from the runway, lace is everywhere (thank you, Saint Laurent), and Miu Miu has made a strong case for the return of brown suede as a summer staple.
For the more experimental dresser, sheer styling takes a new turn with what I’m dubbing the fishing net skirt—think mesh, crochet and loosely woven textures that feel tailored towards beachside escapes. While in the city, classic polka dot and check prints are proving plenty popular.
Simply consider these skirts as the focal point of any outfit and you'll have ample of looks to lean into across the next few months. Just keep your styling minimal and let them do the heavy lifting. Now, to find out the nine skirt trends on (or soon to be on) every fashion fans radar.
The 9 Summer Skirt Trends to Know for 20251. Lace Skirts
Style notes: A summer-ready fabric that's exceptionally elegant yet easy to wear? Lace. And lace skirts are currently in the limelight. While loose maxi styles offer a laidback look when layered with a T-shirt, more form-fitting midis feel particularly chic when worn with a shirt.
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Style Notes: Abi Marvel is regularly on my fashion moodboard and playful polka dots are already proving plenty popular amongst chic women this summer. While large dots look a little more striking, a finer print offers a softer approach.
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Style Notes: Perhaps the most daring of skirt trends this summer, the fishing net style is not for the fashionable faint of heart. Characterised by a barely there fabric—much like a fishing net—it's this season's take on the sheer fashion trend. Thick mesh, crochet and any fabric with large holes all lean into the same aesthetic.
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Style Notes: A white full skirt is like a literal blank canvas and can be styled in a huge number of ways. Deep blue denim and vibrant T-shirts will offer a laidback look while a waistcoat or shirt will add a more formal feel.
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Style Notes: Summer is a great time to experiment more with bright and bold clothes. For those looking for a statement-making skirt, turn your attention to zebra print—a lesser used animal print than, say, leopard. To style, opt for black tops or a colour-clashing find for added interest.
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Style Notes: Lace-trimmed skirts offer a more elegant take on the lace skirt trend. Just like your favourite slip dress, they can be styled in a whole number of ways and look just as polished in the office as they do on the weekend.
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Style Notes: You're likely to have spied the Miu Miu mini skirt on a number of chic women, Janka Polliani included. For those who love the bare leg look, summer is the time to embrace the high hemlines.
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Style Notes: A checked of gingham print skirt will effortlessly inject some colour into your outfit. For an easy win, pair with a simple white T-shirt, or embrace the colour with a tonal top.
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Style Notes: Granted, a suede skirt may not be the first option that comes to mind when thinking of dressing for warmer weather, but Miu Miu made a strong case for the fabric in it's spring/summer 25 runway. Providing a more laidback look, pair with a simple T-shirt and flip flops for daytime or a shirt and heels to take you into the evening.
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