While some time ago the mini-skirt made a dazzling return to the forefront of the fashion scene, it seems that its hour of glory is (already) over. And for good reason, a ultra-chic version of this piece wardrobe icon is stealing the spotlight: the maxi-skirt!
It seems that lately, in the world of fashion, opposites attract and follow each other: the exuberant trend of the Mob Wife followed the elegance of the Old Money style, and today, the ultra-sexy mini-skirt gives way to a maxi-skirt with a distinguished look.
How to adopt the maxi-skirt for summer 2024?
Summer is fast approaching and many fashionistas are looking for latest fashionable pieces to build their seasonal wardrobes. As for skirts, we can easily take inspiration from the many looks that we see on networks like Instagram or Tiktok, but we can also take a look at the spring-summer 2024 fashion shows which already announced a return of the maxi-skirt.
Indeed, we saw long skirts on many Fashion Week catwalks. At the house of Balmain, a polka dot skirt brought a touch of femininity to a shirt/blazer combo. At the house of Dior, the ruffles and the flowers made the skirt the key piece of the outfit. At the house of Chanel, we dare to mix prints by mixing an XXL pink tweed skirt with a strawberry print crop top. Finally, at Rick Owens and at Nina Ricci, we played with materials, notably with a total denim look and a satin maxi skirt. Proving that the long skirt, far from being out of date, can adapt to all styles and all our desires!
photo credit: Balmain/Dior/Nina Ricci
Our advice for choosing a long skirt
In the same way as the long dress, the long skirt can be scary to the most shy fashionistas. In fact, many people are afraid of compressing their silhouettes by opting for a maxi skirt. And yet, when we see the elegance that this gives to the silhouettes we see in the street or on fashion shows… It would be a shame to deprive ourselves of it!
The smallest among us (1.60 m or less) should remember that the more we reveal our skin, the more we give. the impression of being slender. This is why experts recommend choosing a fabric with transparency or opting for a model with a slit, more or less large, which will reveal your pretty legs. You can also choose a midi length (which hits mid-calf) or an asymmetrical cut.
When you’re tall, you can wear a maxi-skirt, but to give a dizzying look to your legs, you don’t hesitate to opt for a high waist. As for current trends, here again, there is choice: the long denim skirt remains very fashionable, but other options are available to you.
The long satin skirt will bring a touch of elegance in all circumstances and can be worn with heels as well as sneakers. The bohemian-style skirt, in poplin or cotton, remains a very popular choice for summer and hot weather and can be worn both to go to the office and to go to the beach during our next sunny vacation.
