The Summer Of The Skirt

Somewhere in the back of my wardrobe hangs a collection of skirts that, despite my best intentions, rarely see the light of day. Every summer I convince myself that this will be the year I finally wear them, only to reach for the same trusty pair of trousers instead. Skirts have always felt like they belonged to a different version of me – the one with glamorous plans, rooftop dinners and spontaneous weekend getaways. Somehow, they always seem to demand a bigger moment to step into the spotlight, never quite fitting into the everyday.

But this year the script has been flipped. After seasons of trousers dominating our wardrobes, it’s finally time for them to step aside. The skirt is making its comeback, and it’s ready to become the hero piece of your summer wardrobe. From breezy cotton maxis to playful bubble hems and polished pencil silhouettes, it’s no longer reserved for special occasions. The skirt has become the easiest way to make even the simplest outfits feel intentional.

If there’s one thing the Spring/Summer 2026 shows proved, it’s that there is no single skirt silhouette defining the season. At Prada, practicality met playfulness through functional silhouettes designed for everyday wear, whilst Saint Laurent doubled down on its signature leather looks, proving the office siren aesthetic isn’t going anywhere. Whether you’re dressing for the commute or cocktails, there’s a skirt to match the mood. Meanwhile, brands across the runways embraced everything from romantic bohemian maxis to sharp tailoring, reinforcing the idea that this season is less about following one trend and more about finding the silhouette that fits your personal style. Whether you’re dressing for the commute, brunch or cocktails, there’s a skirt to match the mood.

What makes this comeback feel different, though, is that skirts are no longer asking you to dress up. Instead of being reserved for weddings, date nights or holidays, they’re slipping effortlessly into everyday wardrobes. A crisp cotton maxi thrown on with an oversized T-shirt and trainers suddenly feels just as practical as your favourite pair of jeans, whilst a satin midi teamed with a simple knit proves that getting dressed doesn’t have to mean choosing between comfort and style. It’s less about following one trend and more about rediscovering a piece that has quietly become one of the hardest-working items in our wardrobes. And that’s exactly why the skirts I’d forgotten about are finally making their way back into rotation. Maybe the skirt never needed a special occasion after all.