Make no mistake—maxi skirts are having a moment this season. Whilst the micro mini was all the rage last year, this spring, hemlines are dropping and the longline silhouette is back on the agenda. Though pleated and billowy styles held our attention for so long, this season, sleek pencil cuts, satiny slip skirts and tailored maxis are set to steal hearts.
Whilst styling up top remains straightforward—your favourite maxi will pair well with everything from chunky knits to graphic tees—it's the footwear front that I'm focusing on for now. With the extra-long hemline a few seasons out of rotation, it can feel difficult to find a shoe that works well with your floor-skimming maxi. So, I've set about finding some inspiration on what shoes to wear to make long skirts feel fresh for 2024.
Read on to find out the best long skirt and shoe pairings I've discovered.
1. Heeled Boots
Style Notes: Lean into the leg-elongating qualities of a sweeping maxi skirt and style with heeled boots. They add inches to your frame and complement the streamlined silhouette, and you have the added assurance that your skirt will stay clear of puddles. This is the easiest way to ensure your maxi looks chic.
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Long denim skirts are back with a vengeance for 2024. For a seasonal upgrade swap your light-wash version for a deep indigo shade.
Square-toe boots add extra dimension to a casual outfit.
These knee-high heeled boots are a favourite of mine.
2. Trainers
Style Notes: Sleek and simple trainers always look great set against longer hemlines. Dressing down the dramatic silhouette, casual trainers add a hint of friction to a long-skirt outfit, for a decidedly chic finish.
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I've had my eye on this skirt for several seasons now, and I think this is the time to strike.
Every great wardrobe starts with a pair of white trainers.
I predict that these will sell out very quickly.
3. Slingback Heels
Style Notes: In my opinion, maxi skirts and slingback heels are a perfect match; the combination of floor-length hem and sleek heel feels distinctly current and will look chic no matter how you style it.
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An introduction to the sheer skirt look.
Simple, but oh so good.
Tick off two trends at once with cherry-red heels.
4. Loafers
Style Notes: The contrast of a relaxed maxi skirt and smart loafers is a good way to balance out the proportions of your outfit.
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This side-split skirt will carry you through from winter until summer.
An elegant cut that will never go out of style.
This polished shoe is great for transeasonal styling.
5. Pointed-Toe Boots
Style Notes: The beautiful thing about maxi skirts is their ability to instantly elongate your frame and balance out your proportions. Lean into the sleek vibes by adding some pointed-toe boots.
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Tailored maxi skirts were all over the A/W 23 runways.
The curved heel design adds interest to these otherwise simple boots.
For those who like a chunkier heel.
This piece was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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