The "Basic" Skirt Trend That Is Somehow Both Timeless and Trendy
Do a deep dive into the spring and summer 2021 runways and you'll find more new trends than you know what to do with. We reported on the heavy hitters (see here) late last year, but what we shared with you was barely scratching the surface of all the sartorial goodness you have yet to discover. Oddly enough, and for lack of a better word, there was an overwhelming amount of noteworthy new bottoms including pants, skirts, and the like that will be trending come spring. One, in particular, we want to focus on today is a skirt trend that pretty much everyone can agree upon—wrap skirts.
Wrap skirts are not a new skirt silhouette by any means, but thanks to Miu Miu, Peter Do, and more, we are seeing them in a whole new light. While the style might feel fresher now than season's past, that doesn't discredit the fact that at the end of the day, this skirt trend is timeless. Finding an item that is both timeless and trendy all at once is like striking fashion gold. The duo allows you to participate in the best of what the season has to offer without feeling like your money is going toward a potentially fleeting trend. Buying a wrap skirt this season will prove to be both an investment and the easiest way to update your wardrobe to reflect the most popular runway trends. You're welcome.
Ahead, see some of the most memorable wrap skirts that graced the S/S 21 runways and shop my favorite versions of each.
This silky version can easily be dressed up or down making it extremely versatile.
Between the leather trim and the cashmere, this skirt is bound to be relevant for years to come.
This skirt is your forever answer to how to make white feel seasonless.
When I mentioned earlier that this skirt trend is both timeless and trendy, this is exactly what I was talking about.
Pair this with knee-high rainboots and a leather blazer to make it feel more forward.
You'll be surprised by the number of things you can wear this with.
There's even a knit version for those of you who are refusing to wear "real" clothes (no judgment).
Next up, shop the 8 basics you'll want to have on lock in 2021.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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