How to wear a mini skirt: the ultimate It-girl guide

For an effortlessly chic, put-together look, make like Alicia Vikander opt for a co-ord. Pairing your mini skirt with a matching top or jacket is an easy way to tap into the trend. A stylish outfit but with zero effort required - that gets a big fat yes from us. 

For summer, lean into brighter tones or vivid prints to inject some fun into your wardrobe, and can also be paired with staple denim pieces. 

Minimalists love a mini too! If you're apprehensive about bold colour and pattern, stick to a classic neutral colour palette that you can easily slot into your existing wardrobe. And who knows, if you're feeling daring - maybe pep up the look with a zingy accessory.  the rest of your outfit to spice it up. 

There's a reason the denim mini skirt has been spotted on every It-girl for the past three decades. A denim skirt is a simple summer must have that you'll be wearing for years to come. Trust us. 

For days when you want to feel like a total bad ass, only leather will do. Make like supreme It-girl Chiara Ferragni with an itsy bitsy mini teamed with a matching jacket and fishnets. 

Chanel's timeless tweed two-pieces are a part of fashion history for good reason. Tone down the rebellious nature of the micro mini by following suit in a grown up check print and pearls (your Grandma will approve, trust us.)

The preppy trend shows no sign of waning, so why not jump on board and team your pleated mini with a cricket jumper or rugby shirt, knee high socks and big private school energy. Ya dahling! 

Texture, one of the great cornerstones of any great outfit if often overlooked in favour of silhouette and colour. But as Camila Coelho proves here, it can instantly uplift any ensemble. The floral detail here is perfectly countered by the menswear inspired suit and tie combo. 

It's summer! Why not! Take your itsy bitsy mini and team with a crop top a là Caroline Daur. Tights will temper the situation and make it (ever) so slightly more daywear appropriate, but this year we say if you want to wear it, go forth with our blessing. 

Any excuse to wear something metallic and we are on board. We love the Rabanne energy of the mixed metal chainmail mini seen here, especially when paired with a sensible pair of cracking knee high boots.