Don't Let Anyone Tell You Miniskirts Aren't Chic—This '90s-Coded Trend Proves They Very Much Are
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This heat wave is like no other, and there are only a few fashion items worth wearing in it. Miniskirts are one trend everyone turns to in times like these, but not all miniskirts are created equal. Some are chicer than others. Not everyone thinks so, but Gemma Chan just wore the miniskirt trend that proves they can be. While out and about, Chan wore an outfit that was very chic in a minimalist '90s way and included a trouser miniskirt—a miniskirt that's inspired by a pair of trousers, often with a zipper and belt loops.
Chan's full look consisted of a breezy long-sleeve blouse with a high-neck detail, the trouser miniskirt, and a pair of pointed-toe black patent-leather pumps. She had fun with her chosen accessories, wearing a zebra-print bag and modern black sunglasses. Chan's look proves a miniskirt can be an elevated item.
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Kerane Marcellus is a New York-based writer. She joined the Who What Wear team in 2025 after writing for Essence Magazine and freelancing for a number of other arts and culture publications. Fashion is a form of expression that she encourages everyone to take part in. There is no right or wrong in getting dressed! When she's not writing, she's reading in the park or gallery hopping in the city.