As someone who is on the petite side and not very adventurous when it comes to skirts, I'm pretty skeptical when there's a new trend circling, but I can be swayed. One thing that can admittedly sway me is a celebrity endorsement, like the one Elizabeth Olsen just gave what I consider to be the most controversial skirt trend of the season: knee-length skirts.
History shows that everything that was cool in the '90s (see Kate Moss example below) comes back around—even the trends that became controversial after they peaked. Unlike miniskirts, midi, and maxi skirts, knee skirts gained a reputation for being "frumpy" and associated with conservative officewear. But Prada and Miu Miu are working to revive the skirt trend, as a slew of models for the brands' F/W 25 collections wore knee-length skirts on the runways. Olsen, who has been out and about in NYC, paired her black knee-length skirt with a red top, camel-colored jacket, and black pumps. She looked elegant and chic, and anything but controversial. Keep scrolling to see her look and some knee-length skirt inspiration, and shop a few of the most stylish ones on the market.
On Elizabeth Olsen in NYC
On Kate Moss in 1994
On the Prada and Miu Miu S/S 25 Runways
Pictured: Prada F/W 25
Pictured: Miu Miu F/W 25
Shop Stylish Knee-Length Skirts
-
We're Calling It: These 5 Skirt Styles Are About to Be Cool Girl Staples for Fall 2025We're standing on business here.
-
Found: The $60 Designer-Coded Zara Skirt Chic People in Milan Will LoveIt's runway-worthy.
-
These 31 Effortless Summer Basics Make Getting Ready So Much EasierLow lift, high reward.
-
Give Your White Skirts a Break and Try the Rich Color Londoners Are Loving InsteadUndeniably chic.
-
Cue the Makeover Montage: My Bestie Wants a Closet Refresh, so I Sent This List of 11 Must-Have BasicsLace-trimmed skirts and mesh ballet flats ahead.
-
30 StandoutReplica Store and Zara Finds That Would Make Any French Woman Stop ScrollingChic pieces to wear straight through fall.
-
If You're Anti-Jeans, TheseReplica Store Skirts, Dresses, and Pants Will Make You GiddyStylish bottoms to the front!
-
Sorry, Slip Skirts—This Is the Trend Cool Dressers Are Wearing With Sneakers and Flats NowTime to shine.
