5 Different Types of Skirts and What to Pair with Them

There’s simply no other way to put it: skirts are awesome! They can be dressed up or down for any occasion or location and come in a wide variety of types. This means that there’s a skirt for everyone, no matter their body type and style preferences.

Below are just a few ideas on how to mix and match different types of skirts to create picture-perfect #OOTDs.

Mini Skirt

If you want to show off your legs and thighs a little bit, you can always go with a mini skirt. This type of skirt is usually around 10 to 20 inches in length, stopping at the mid-thigh point. If the skirt is shorter than 10 inches, it’s called a micromini or a Pelmet skirt.

There are a variety of mini skirt styles, ranging from pleated to bodycon, and many of them are mainstays at parties and informal gatherings. However, with the right accessories, mini skirts can definitely be made to look a little more appropriate for business, if desired.

Pair it with:

A mini skirt is extremely flexible, especially for casual wear. For something laidback, you can choose a statement T-shirt; for something more feminine, you can go with a flowy, flowery top. In fact, you can even click printful.com/make-your-own-shirt and learn how to create a statement t-shirt for yourself. You can also go with a button-up blouse if you want something more demure.

A mini skirt is also a great backdrop for opaque tights. You can never go wrong with timeless black ones, but you can also buy tights that come in punchier shades like pink, blue, or even mustard. As a bonus, tights can keep your legs warm and cozy during windy, chilly days.

When it comes to footwear, mini skirts can literally go with anything. For the perfect blend of style and comfort, Chelsea boots are a great choice.

Maxi Skirt

The opposite of a mini skirt, a maxi skirt goes down to your ankles. It’s the skirt version of the maxi dress, which was a style first seen in the 1960s when Oscar de la Renta first designed the fashion staple-to-be.

For the most part, a maxi skirt is great for making someone look taller. It can also elongate your legs, even without you having to showcase them!

Pair it with:

Usually, longer skirts look best with wide belts. This combination nips your waist, creating a slimming effect. For the top, try something short that just grazes the waistband (if you’re not wearing a belt). A tank top or a baby tee are some of the things you can try. The key is to offset the length of your skirt with a shorter top.
For your footwear, it all depends on what you want to achieve. You can go with high-heeled sandals for a flirty look, which can also make you look taller, or you can go with flats for all-day comfort.

A-Line Skirt

The A-line skirt is one of the most classic styles of skirt, popularized in the 1950s by designer Christian Dior. It’s characterized by a fitted waist and a slightly flared hem, creating a silhouette that mimics the shape of the capital letter A. If you want to create the illusion of a slimmer waist and fuller hips, the A-line skirt is for you.

Pair it with:

Because an A-line skirt is a full skirt, you’ll have more volume at the bottom of your outfit. Thus, it’s best to choose a close-fitting top to complete your outfit. Whether you go with a tank top, a long-sleeved turtleneck sweatshirt, or a simple blouse, make sure it hugs your upper body. If you wear something loose, you’ll look larger and even frumpy.

Fitted Skirt

There are two common types of fitted skirts: a pencil skirt and a tube skirt. They’re basically the same, shape-wise; their main difference is the fabric. Usually, a pencil skirt is made with materials that are commonly used for office attire. Meanwhile, a tube skirt is made using stretchy fabric like cotton spandex.

Pair it with:

With a pulled-in waist and an emphasis on the hips, a fitted skirt is great if you want to create an hourglass silhouette. A pencil skirt is perfect for the coord trend; you can also try color-blocking with your choice of top. For a tube skirt, you can opt for looser tops like an oversized T-shirt that’s knotted at the waist or a billowy blouse with bishop sleeves.

Circle Skirt

A circle skirt is a full skirt made from a single piece of circular fabric. It can be of any length, though many designs of circle skirts just graze the top of the knee. If a circle skirt has the length of a mini skirt, it’s called a skater skirt.

What’s great about this type of skirt is that, thanks to the large amount of fabric it’s made of, it’s very twirly and fun. It’s a great piece for warm weather, too, because the air can freely move through your clothes.

Pair it with:

A circle skirt can go with just about anything. If you’re going to a concert or music festival, a simple T-shirt or tank top can work well for your comfort. For a bit more “oomph” to your casual style, flat lace-up sandals are the way to go.

These are just five of the many different types of skirts available on the market, so you just know that the possibilities are endless. Feel free to experiment so you can find a style that’s truly your own.