How to Wear a Maxi Skirt Without Looking Dated

Last year’s skirt of the summer was undoubtedly the button-front mini. Women everywhere tested out the flattering, ’70s-inspired trend with everything from graphic tees to bow blouses. This season, though we’re still seeing plenty of leg, we’ve also noticed a move toward longer hemlines—in particular, the maxi skirt.

In the past, we’ve struggled with the maxi skirt. Unless you’re slim and tall, wearing a full-length piece like this can be difficult to incorporate without it looking overbearing or unnatural. However, thanks to the rise in popularity of street style sites and fashion bloggers, our Rolodex of outfit ideas has increased tenfold. Because of this, we now have an entirely fresh set of ways to tackle the maxi.

See below for looks from insiders like Sarah Rutson and Pernille Teisbaek, and then shop our favorites right now!

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WHO: Sarah Rutson

Style Tip: Snag a statement maxi skirt and wear an untucked white button-down on top. Add sneakers for good measure.

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Style Tip: Wear a reworked white shirt with a gingham skirt for the ultimate summer ensemble.

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WHO: Pernille Teisbaek

Style Tip: Lighten up a ribbed-knit skirt with a simple top and sneakers.

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Style Tip: Keep it stylishly simple with a V-neck tee, belted skirt, and chunky sandals.

Related: The Right Way to Wear a Maxi Dress, According to Olivia Palermo

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WHO: Veronika Heilbrunner

Style Tip: Tuck a high-neck lace tank into a noir maxi skirt.

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WHO: Jenny Walton

Style Tip: Team a full skirt with a lived-in top and printed scarf.

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WHO: Gilda Ambrosio

Style Tip: Mix your prints, but stay in the same color families.

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WHO: Miroslava Duma

Style Tip: Dress down a sparkly skirt with a white T-shirt and denim jacket tied around the waist.

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Nicole Kliest
Freelance Contributor

Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)