WINTER HAS A THING FOR SKIRTS – BUT NOT THE KIND YOU’RE USED TO

These audacious pieces are quickly defining the season’s wardrobes. Consider them the skirt where anything goes. There’s texture, there’s shape, there’s embellishment. Frankly, there’s everything. It’s a level of va-va-voom akin to rummaging through your childhood fancy dress box. It’s fun and it’s fabulous. And it can also feel formidable. If you’re one for a simple wardrobe, there’s much to navigate here. But with a little styling guidance and a good balance of smart/casual pieces, we guarantee you’ll have fallen for a trophy skirt by the end of this article. We’ve listed our favourites below.

If black-and-white is your palette of choice, the sculpted trophy is your girl. What she lacks in texture she more than makes up for in shape, boasting an exaggerated silhouette that would give Michelangelo’s chisel a run for its money. This ARRANGE number balances the OTT layers with a cinched drop-waist, and the crisp white shade lays firm foundations for your usual basics. With a skirt this ostentatious, we’d stick to streamlined, form-fitting tops. If in doubt, a long-sleeve roll neck will always look elegant.

 

GET THE LOOK: 

01: ARRANGE structured midi skirt with ruffle detail in white, £130
02: ASOS DESIGN Paphos pointed high heeled court shoes in black suedette, £26
03: ASOS DESIGN funnel neck top in black, £22

Bubble skirts had their run of the place over summer, but that’s no reason to retire them. The festive season promises a packed social schedule and lots of RSVPing. And if you have a party on the agenda, bubble skirts make a great plus one. This contrast black and pink mini skirt is cut in heavyweight fabric, so it feels more winter-coded than summer counterparts. You can pair it with a strappy top for the dancefloor, or a black short-sleeve knit and layered shirt for dramatic eveningwear.

 

GET THE LOOK: 

01: ASOS DESIGN contrast bubble mini skirt in black and pink, £50
02: Monki compact rib knit short sleeve top in black, £25
03: Topshop Axel toe thong mid heel sandal in black, £32
04: Wrangler drama collar shirt in off white, £75

You had to know an embellished skirt was coming down the pipe. It’s party season, after all. Winter has its downsides, but cold days and dark evenings are just an excuse to dress up. When else can you throw on a glistening silver pencil skirt for your pop to the shops? This could-be-too-much piece is just enough with the addition of a smooth funnel-neck jacket and 90s boots. Consider it a festive fashion sandwich – an indulgent layer of crystals resting between sleek faux-leather. Delicious.

 

GET THE LOOK: 

01: River Island Sequin midi skirt in cream, £69
02: Topshop faux leather funnel neck drawstring bomber in black, £70
03: Bershka Fitted-shaft heeled boots in black, £59.99

Close cousin of the embellished trophy skirt, sequin pieces are a staple of the ‘ber months. There’s no need to reserve them for the office Christmas party, either. Styles like this ASOS DESIGN skirt are easy to tone down through colour drenching, and a casual sweatshirt or ribbed knit jumper brings your sparkles into everyday territory, too. Finish with a court shoe heel and socks for the ultimate cosy-yet-sophisticated ensemble.

 

GET THE LOOK: 

01: ASOS DESIGN co-ord sequin pencil midi skirt in gunmetal, £30
02: Calzedonia Ribbed short socks in mid grey blend, £6.99
03: Stradivarius Wide fit Slingback kitten heel shoes in black, £29.99
04: NA-KD Folded sleeve knitted sweater in mid grey, £34.95

We’ve had fluffy shoes, fluffy bags and now fluffy skirts. It’s a winter of viva la fluff! And we’re not complaining. A feathered pencil skirt is the easiest way to dress a simple silhouette up for party season, and whether you opt for the matching set or layer with a crisp buttoned shirt, there’s no going wrong with this black fluffy pencil skirt. We’d even wear this to work in the days leading up to Christmas. Just throw on a blazer and your favourite heeled mule for a seasonal spin on corporate dressing.

 

GET THE LOOK: 

01: ASOS DESIGN fluffy maxi skirt in black, £34
02: ASOS DESIGN Tailored oversized blazer in black, £45
03: ASOS DESIGN classic cotton shirt  in beige check, £28
04: ASOS DESIGN Premium suede cloud clutch bag in olive, £48