Sorry Jeans, These 7 Skirt Trends Will Be Dominating My Summer Wardrobe
Call me unoriginal, but I live in blue jeans. I prefer to think of it as a sign that I know what I like, rather than an indicator of my “boring” fashion tastes. However, I'm not so tied to denim that I can't recognise how uncomfortable it is once the temperature spikes. We've all misjudged the weather and wound up stuffy and sweaty in jeans, wishing we'd reached for a cotton skirt instead. Not fun or cute.
Now, about that cotton skirt—it’s a clear winner when it comes to comfort and ease. Skirts somehow give the impression you’ve made more of an effort than jeans, even though they're just as simple to wear. My go-to summer formula when I’m stuck deciding what to put on? A skirt, a fitted tee and sandals. It works every time, and I always feel great.
And this season's skirt trends are taking their appeal to the next level. I’ve never wanted to add so many to my wardrobe at once, but I’m pacing myself and channelling the excitement into sharing the best ones with you, right here.
There's something for everyone, even my fellow denim devotees. From casual silhouettes to slinky midi styles, polka-dot prints to intricate lace trims, these are the skirt trends set to define summer 2025.
7 Effortless Skirt Trends That Will Define Summer 2025
1. Lace-Trimmed Skirt
Style Notes: I'm both a minimalist and a romantic, which makes a silky skirt with delicate lace trim a winner on all fronts. Lately, I've noticed people wearing theirs with oversized T-shirts for an effortless high-low look.
Shop the Trend:
Massimo Dutti
Flowing Midi Skirt With Blonde Lace Detail
This subtly peachy hue reminds me of sorbet.
Reformation
Carolina Silk Skirt
It looks black, but it's actually super dark brown—which makes it even more chic, if you ask me.
DÔEN
Elowena Lace-Trimmed Silk Midi Skirt
I love how Net-a-Porter has styled this Doên beauty.
2. Crochet Mini Skirt
Style Notes: Sun seekers—make sure you pack a crochet mini skirt for your next beach getaway. This fun and summery trend is enjoying its moment as both a bikini cover-up and an outfit booster in its own right.
Shop the Trend:
Anna Kosturova
Gabrielle Crochet Cotton Miniskirt
Wear this striking co-ord on beach days or afternoons lounging by the pool.
Topshop
Knitted Flippy Mini Skirt
For the city and the coast.
3. Butter Yellow Skirt
Style Notes: Anyone who's paid any attention to summer 2025 style will be well aware that butter yellow remains the colour du jour. In skirt form, this sunny shade exudes a warm, uplifting glow that's well suited to the warmer months.
