When thinking of popular recent skirt trends, two specific ones pop into my mind: micro miniskirts and floor-skimming maxi skirts. Fashion people have seemingly chosen one end of the spectrum or the other, but today, I'm focusing on the happy medium: knee-length skirts. If you don't feel like baring a lot of skin with a short skirt or donning excess fabric with a maxi, this trend is right up your alley.
I first noticed the specific skirt length on several street style stars during Copenhagen Fashion Week earlier in the year. When I later spotted iterations all around my home city of London, and on the feeds of my most-trusted Parisian influencers, I realised this trend would be sticking around.
Naturally, I started thinking about how I would style this skirt type myself. For the office, it's a seamless match for a crisp white shirt or a crew-neck jumper. After work, I'd wear a leather version with a silky camisole or a fitted T-shirt and slingbacks. The options are endless, and it always looks smart.
It helps that there are so many iterations to choose from: you have the fun, playful designs adorned with sequins and embellishments, lace-trimmed skirts that skim just above the knee and, of course, the classic pencil style in a variety of fabrications.
Keep scrolling to see and shop the best knee-length skirts.
Shop the Best Knee-Length Skirts
Well done, as always, COS.
This bubblegum pink number instantly grabbed my attention.
An easy piece to transition between seasons.
This is trendy on so many levels.
This suede version will be particularly relevant come autumn.
Exactly the kind of romantic design that Dôen does best.
I won't blame you if you want the matching jacket.
So pretty—dress it down with a white baby tee.
Perfect for nights out with friends.
This blush pink colour is more versatile than you think: wear it with reds, blues and all your neutrals.
This one is beautifully textured.
A classic design you'll be wearing for years to come.
I love the asymmetric hem; it adds a fun and casual feel.
You can't go wrong with a mid-wash denim skirt.
The ruffles and low waist feel so noughties inspired.
Summer is the time for sorbet tones.
This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
