Fashion People Wear These Simple Tops With Skirts
If you’re someone who loves a skirt moment or swaps one in from time to time to replace jeans or trousers, you’re going to be quite intrigued at what’s coming your way. Yep, there’s a slew of outfit inspiration featuring skirts ahead. Specifically, I decided to focus on the simple tops the fashion crowd is pairing with a variety of skirt silhouettes right now.
Given that basics are often the foundational elements in a wardrobe, it’s no surprise that style setters are reaching for elevated basics to create chic skirt ensembles. Furthermore, skirts are elevated, in general, so that perfect skirt silhouette doesn’t need much other than a simple top. Keep scrolling for all of that and more, complete with a smattering of product recommendations if you’re in the mood for a bit of shopping.
Oversize Sweater
An oversize sweater teamed with a slip skirt is an effortless outfit formula fashion people swear by.
Now, shop a skirt:
White Tee
Consider a simple white tee with that of-the-moment miniskirt for a simple yet forward look. The trench takes the outfit to the next level.
Now, shop a skirt:
Relaxed Button-Down Shirt
A relaxed button-down shirt is a modern staple and looks cool with any skirt style.
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Ribbed Knit
A ribbed knit—more specifically one with buttons like this style—falls in that elevated basics category and feels effortlessly elegant with a midi skirt.
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Tank Top
Don't underestimate the power of a classic tank top teamed with your favorite skirt (like this maxi style). Easy and chic.
Now, shop a skirt:
Next, check out more outfits to wear with skirts.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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