Shelve your midi skirts and minis – it is all about the maxi skirt and boy, is its comeback long overdue. We last saw the maxi skirt trending in the early 00s, where skirt lengths were at the extreme; it was either the tiniest nano skirt in Clueless checks, or a grungy heel-grazing maxi.
How to style a maxi skirt
2023’s maxi skirt is a versatile affair, as easily worn to the office with a crisp shirt or smart knit, teamed with chunky loafers, as it is with New Balance 550’s and T-shirts, bomber jackets or hoodies come the weekend.
Think maxi skirts in satin finishes, pleated designs and dramatic floral prints and denim maxi skirts, which are top of the shopping search lists. And with 70s style fashion hitting the mainstream, thanks to TV shows like Daisy Jones and The Six, there’s plenty of retro-inspired maxi skirt styles to speak to your inner Stevie Nicks.
Wear with knee-high or cowboy boots to hammer home the look. For an ultra-luxe look, try a monochrome maxi skirt and top combination – and if you’re brave, all white tips the scale for the swankiest two-piece as does knitted and satin finishes.
Royals wearing maxi skirts
It's no surprise that a maxi skirt is a royal go-to, especially for swanky events like premieres and red carpet engagements. Just look to Meghan Markle, who cleverly kept things monochrome when pregnant in 2019 in a tailored black skirt and classic white shirt.
Princess Sofia of Sweden shows how a maxi skirt can be just as dramatic and eye-catching as a ball gown; we love the applique detailing and simple black top.
Fancy giving a long skirt a try this season? I've had a good search of the high street and these are the ones I - and other shoppers - rate.
How we chose the best maxi skirts
- Style: With this season's maxi skirts, anything goes; we've found some of the more detailed maxi skirts, including patterned, cargo-style or silk and denim finishes.
- Price: From designer to high street, we've included pieces across the board to suit all budgets.
- Sizing: The maxi skirts we chose are available in a wide-range of sizes, from 4-22.
Shop the best maxi skirts
M&S maxi skirt
Style tip: Wear with the matching gingham top for a smart summer occasion, or save for winter and pair with a black jumper and chunky boots.
Nobody's Child maxi skirt
Style tip: Go full on Barbiecore with a coordinating pink top or keep it on the palette cleansing style with a white vest or oversized shirt. Available in sizes 4-16.
Anthropologie Maxi Skirt
Style tip: I'm a big knitted dress fan and will be giving the knitted maxi skirt a try. It's a great transitional wardrobe piece, and can worn on cool summer evenings or throughout AW.
Miss Selfridge Maxi Skirt
Style tip: If you haven't bought a denim maxi skirt for summer yet, this is your reminder - they're still selling like hotcakes, and appear as the trending items on most women's retailers. Wear it like you would jeans!
Cos Maxi Skirt
Style tip: Utility is a big trend right now, and this skirt ticks two off in one go, with cargo pockets and a maxi length. Crafted from recycled shell material, I love the drama! Keep it simple with a slim-fit top.
Never Fully Dressed Maxi Skirt
Style tip: Come the festive season, sequin skirts are everyone's go-to so snap one up now and wear sparkles for summer; festivals, weddings, whatever the occasion it can be dressed up with heels or down with chunky sandals.
Free People Maxi Skirt
Style tip: This is giving me boho summer vibes! With a choice of 10 colours to choose from, there's a shade to suit everybody. One to pack for your holiday wardrobe and worn with your swimsuit or summer vest.
River Island Maxi Skirt
Style tip: I'm going to swap my smart summer dresses for this polka dot maxi skirt. It has the same dressy look as a dress, but can be worn to multiple events by changing the top. I have a wedding in August, and will be adding a silk cami and linen blazer to the skirt.
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