TOP 20 SLIP SKIRTS FOR THE SUMMER-TO-AUTUMN TRANSITION

Taking a tentative first step into the world of slip skirts? You’ll need something made from satin – the lustrous fabric is what OG lingerie slips were cut from and what gave them such a slinky, sensual look. These days, satin slip skirts are made to be seen, not hidden, so go for bold and bright colours if that takes your fancy. Classic black is, of course, a complete no-brainer too. Play with contrasts by styling matte fabrics up top – think jersey tees in summer and thin knits come September.

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01: Weekday asymmetric satin skirt in black, £40
02: Reclaimed Vintage satin awkward length skirt with lace trim in red, £32.99
03: YAS satin midi skirt in mushroom, £45

04: ASOS DESIGN 90s slip skirt in turquoise satin, £28

There’s something quintessentially summery about a white slip skirt. Thanks to the simple, minimal shape, a white style can easily be converted to a more autumn-appropriate look when the holiday (and tan) becomes a distant memory. The key is in the accessories – swap sandals for ballet flats and shell jewellery for sculptural earrings. The chicest way to style this slip skirt is as part of an all-white 'fit, so go for a matching cami in summer and add a menswear-inspired shirt on top come autumn.

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01: ASOS DESIGN satin bias maxi skirt in ecru co-ord, £30

02: Mango delicate lace midi skirt in white, £49.99

03: ASOS DESIGN snake jacquard 90s slip skirt in champagne, £30

04: JW PEI satin maxi slip skirt co-ord in cream, £130

Where satin goes, lace usually follows. The fabrics are a match made in slip skirt heaven thanks to their contrasts. One is shiny, the other is matte. One is simple, the other is complicated. They just play well together. The easiest way to incorporate lace into your look is as a trim, but you could choose a skirt with a delicate lace panel instead, like Topshop’s. You could also go down the all-lace road with ASOS DESIGN’s open-knit floral version – autumn-proof yours by layering it over another slip.

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01: Tiger Mist Kirra sequin lace detail midi skirt co-ord in red, £49

02: Vero Moda high waist satin midi skirt with lace detail in chocolate brown, £48

03: ASOS DESIGN knitted floral lace midi skirt co-ord in blue, £26

04: Topshop lace Insert awkward length midi skirt in ivory, £34

Green is the colour of nature and renewal, and it’s thought to have a calming effect. It’s also a green light to put one or two of these slip skirts in your basket. There’s been an uptick in searches for green slip skirts as August flows into autumn, and we can make an educated guess why – green works equally well in both seasons, whether you're wearing a zingy lime green or a darker, moodier forest shade.

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01: & Other Stories low waist bias cut midi skirt in soft lime green, £87
02: Vero Moda satin bias midi skirt in oil green, £27

03: YAS satin midi skirt in deep green, £45

04: Topshop lace midi skirt with taupe insert in lime, £45

Maybe it’s the silhouette, maybe it’s the fabric – whatever it is, classic patterns just look good on a slip skirt. We’re thinking polka dots, leopard print and ditsy florals, or as seen on Reclaimed Vintage’s skirt, an animal/floral mashup. Since you’re keeping it relatively simple with silhouette, you can go wild with colour – we love the trending turquoise shade of Pull&Bear’s skirt. Match your autumn jumper to the dark brown polka dots.

GET THE LOOK:

01: Nobody's Child Ditsy floral mila midi skirt in multi, £55

02: ASOS DESIGN 90s length midi slip skirt in leopard print, £28

03: Reclaimed Vintage awkward length slip skirt in floral animal, £26.99

04: Pull&Bear Polka dot straight skirt in pale turquoise, £25.99