I Spotted This Controversial Skirt Trend All Over Paris Fashion Week

Do you hear that? It sounds like...the end of Fashion Month. Yes, after a whole month of updating you on the latest trends on the runways to the standout outfits worn by showgoers in every city, it's time to bid adieu—at least until February. Paris Fashion Week always ends the month off on a wonderful note, and this time the street style scene left equally as good of a lasting impression on us. A trend we noted both on and off the runways, however? Mini skirts. If you're an avid reader of Who What Wear, you'll notice that we have talked about the return of the mini skirt for quite a while, but the controversial trend is showing no end in sight for this season. It seems that the Y2K revival is showing up in the wardrobes of more than just Gen-Zers, after all. 

Below, you'll find the best mini skirt looks we spotted on the showgoers in Paris, and even scoured the market for options you can shop now if you feel brave enough to get on board with the trend. 

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On the Runway:
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The entire fashion world was talking about this skirt situation at Miu Miu, and you can see why. 

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On the Streets:
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An animal print mini skirt is probably the easiest to style. They act as a neutral point, perfectly paired with a variety of color combinations.

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This denim mini skirt is giving me major flashbacks to red carpets in the '2000s.

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Pleated skirts don't have to be sporty. When done in all black, they're actually extremely chic.

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But if you are looking for a more sporty vibe, then a white tennis skirt shall do the trick. Bonus points if you got a polo and sneakers.

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Invest in a printed skirt of your choice, and all you'll need to pair with it is the basics.

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I know, this technically isn't a mini skirt but the cutout is an easy way to make it look like you've got a matching set.

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A suit skirt will always look put together. They're a little hard to find, so play it safe with a simple mini and your trusty black blazer.

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What did I say about fun printed skirts? Cow Print may be considered more of a trendier animal print, but just as easy to style as others. (In my opinion, my closet will always have room for it.

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Associate Fashion Editor
Yusra Siddiqui is an editor who resides in New Jersey but bounces between the suburbs and NYC. (She's a Jersey girl at heart.) After interning at Who What Wear in 2019, she found her way to the team after graduating from LIM College in 2022 with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, and Nylon, but she always knew that Who What Wear was where she was meant to be. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing the latest thing fellow Gen Zers are up to on the internet, and sharing what she can about the modest-fashion market. You can also catch her dabbling in entertainment, talking about the costume choices of the latest Netflix series or diving deeper into how the plotline affects the viewers in a myriad of ways. Lastly, she likes to create content for Who What Wear's TikTok. Her personal time is spent doing similar but also different things—deep diving into almost every new TV show (Bridgerton, Gilmore Girls, and Stranger Things are favorites), planning her next local getaway (whenever that may be), and reading the latest Emily Henry or Sally Rooney novel in one sitting.