Up until around spring 2025, I was a loyal miniskirt wearer. Then I started wearing midi and maxi lengths, which felt better suited to being out and about in NYC in warm weather, where you’re going from long walks to sitting out in the park to the train or a restaurant with AC. In these situations, a fully bare leg just felt less practical.
Then, this past fall, I started gravitating toward something in between: knee-length skirts. And while I’ll always have a time and place to wear skirts of all lengths, this is the one I’m eyeing more of for spring 2026.
I already have the Reformation Layla Knee Length Skirt and a Cou Cou slip skirt, both of which I love. At the top of my wish list are the Paloma Skirt by Guizio, the ’90s Bias Mini Skirt from Charlie Beads, and the Straight Skirt from Home of Hai and Brooke Callahan’s capsule collection. Keep scrolling to shop these and more, along with other spring items.
Shop Knee-Length Skirts
I wore this exact skirt all spring and summer last year. The pointelle material is the best when it’s hot out.
I was wearing this Charlie Beads skirt on repeat on a beach vacation.
You'll want to wear this one over and over too.
I love the entire capsule from Home of Hai and Brooke Callahan.
A sheer slip skirt.
I like this wine-colored option.
This simple white cotton style.
I've been wanting to order this Guizio skirt.
If you're looking for a linen version, there's this one from Gap.
Pleated skirts go in and out of trend, but to me, they’re timeless.
Junya Watanabe's polka dot pleated skirt.
More pointelle from Leset.
In the color Aloe Stone.
Shop More Spring Items
Chimi is my go-to brand for sunglasses.
This Damson Madder cardigan is reversible.
The spring shoe many of our editors are wearing.
The Parisian brand Kabas makes the perfect bags for spring and summer, made of waterproof nylon.
CDLP has the best spring basics.
This With Jéan halter dress has been in my cart.
I have these Camper flats and can confirm they’re incredibly comfortable.
If you're in need of a simple black cardigan, I always recommend this one from J.Crew.
The cutest Caro Editions dress.
Studio Amelia is my new obsession for shoes.
An asymmetrical mesh dress.