12 pretty midi skirts that'll make you feel like twirling
Hello, Summer! Swing into the season with any of these sweet staples
Quick fashion history lesson: The swingy, midi skirt can be traced back to Dior's New Look collection in 1947, when wartime fabric restrictions were lifted and full, voluminous skirts with nipped-in waists hit the streets. There's just something sweet-but-sexy about that swish of a skirt on a hot summer day. Polished enough for the office and pretty enough for a date, here are 12 printed midis with plenty of personality.
Oh, hello toile. Usually reserved for wallpaper and curtains, this pink version of a classic pattern is extra girly and we're not mad at it. Plus, pockets!
Birds of North America Ouzel Skirt in Rose Toile, $118
If there's one time you can get away with wearing an apple print, it's in the height of summer. This one is particularly cheery, in a pastel pairing that will go with anything.
Boutique 1861 Emilise Skirt, $65
You had me at stripes + florals, one of my favourite, clashing combos. Add on-trend embroidery plus a contrasting waistband to really emphasize curves, and I'm all in.
Mango Flower Embroidered Striped Skirt, $69.99
This silky pineapple print almost looks like watercolour, which, combined with the non-traditional colour palette, lends it a more grown-up grace.
J.Crew A-Line Skirt in Ratti® Painted Pineapple, $168
No, this isn't too much. It's just about perfect for a summer date – dare I say on a boat? This skirt will never fail to make you smile, a fine quality in any addition to your wardrobe.
Modcloth Dockside Delight A-Line Skirt, $69.99
Beyoncé made lemons cool. Be like Bey. Mixing sunny yellow with black toughens up this citrus print.
Compania Fantastica Fresh Lemon Skirt, $65
Super sweet and easy to toss in your beach bag. Pair with a plain bikini top or one-piece to go from sand to sundown.
Old Navy Floral Midi Skirt, $34.94
Lush, tropical, and just dark and moody enough to transition into fall (shhh, I said the f-word!). But isn't a multi-season midi just what you need?
Zara Multicolored Floral Skirt, $49.90
The brand may be from Amsterdam, but that's definitely not Dutch written on this so-crazy-it's-cute midi. Somehow the words, abstract shapes and surrealist flair (are those crab claws?) work together, and it's a conversation starter, too.
Scotch and Soda Flaring Midi Skirt, $159
After you get over the amazing fact that your skirt is called Sassy Queen, rejoice in the fact that this bold plaid is begging to be the star — simply pair it with a simple white tee and sneakers.
Chicwish Sassy Queen A-Line Skirt in Red Plaid, $57.26
OK, technically this isn't a complete circle. But look! Ruffles! Plus, it's A-line, so it's a circle in theory at least. A delightful mash-up of kid's picnic casual meets ladies who lunch.
Farrow Gingham Ruffle Skirt, $159.29
The colourway of this skirt wins best name: Ivory Egret Petal Ditsy. Lean into its sweetness with a feminine top and delicate heels, or tone it down with a plain tank and slides.