9 midi skirt styles to ace the It-girl brief

Vogue Singapore

23-05-2025

Courtesy of Miu Miu
If The Hemline Index—proposed by economist George Taylor in 1926—has any truth to its obvious whimsy, it seems we're headed for a recession. In contrast to the carefree attitude that comes with wearing a frothy mini, the industry is suggesting we give our skirts more fabric, pulling hemlines downwards over the knees. A sign of the times it may be, but it's one the zeitgeist is surely on board with—no matter the connotations. From the runways to the streets, the chic result of an organised takeover has us all convinced: the midi skirt is here to stay.
Over the fall/winter 2025 season, fashion houses ruled in favour of the unassuming skirt style, which once carried a reticent quality to it. Instead, the midi was reclaimed in exquisite impressions. There were the delicious sculptures that played with volume and texture, such as the peplum, fringe-style skirts on Pieter Mulier's Alaïa runway. A sensual approach to styling also had a big part to play in the recent season; one might recall the effortless '90s feel of Calvin Klein's corporate refresh. Yet one can't possibly discuss the midi skirt revival without bringing Miuccia Prada's name into the pit; be it the Y2K candor at Miu Miu or the directional shapes at Prada. Alaïa fall/winter 2025. Getty Calvin Klein fall/winter 2025. Courtesy of Calvin Klein Prada fall/winter 2025. Courtesy of Prada
Off the runway, the midi is one all the It girls are pulling out of their wardrobes as well. On any given day, one could scroll their social media feeds and find the likes of Gabbriette, Charli XCX or Alex Consani sporting a midi with ease, paired to an itty-bitty top no less. Cementing her cool girl status further over in Seoul, we've also been on the receiving end of Seulgi's layered skirt delivery in her recent teaser images for an impending comeback with fellow member Irene. And if you're asking Rihanna, it seems a Miu Miu midi was the only way to go for her third baby bump reveal.
With its staying power a given, here comes the catch. Its diverse silhouettes run the gamut from updated pencil options to layered sheer numbers to choose from. But never say never, at least where we're concerned. Here, a Vogue -approved edit of midi skirt styles to cop, with only more to come once fall rolls around. Courtesy of Prada
1 / 45 The sculptural skirt: Prada Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
2 / 45 Tolu Coker wool midi skirt, $486
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Farfetch
3 / 45 Khaite midi skirt, $1,651
Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Ssense
4 / 45 Bless midi skirt, $600
Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Ssense
5 / 45 Hodakova blazer midi skirt, $1,835
Available at Ssense. @hi_sseulgi
6 / 45 The layered skirt: Seulgi of Red Velvet Courtesy of Ssense
7 / 45 AO Yes layered sheer skirt, $530
Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Ssense
8 / 45 Cecile Bahnsen midi skirt, $1,286
Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
9 / 45 The Frankie Shop organza midi skirt, $124
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
10 / 45 16Arlington tulle midi skirt, $549
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Miu Miu
11 / 45 The pencil skirt: Miu Miu Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
12 / 45 Veronica de Piante leather skirt, $1,824
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
13 / 45 The Row wool-blend skirt, $1,863
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
14 / 45 Another Tomorrow crepe skirt, $467
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
15 / 45 Courrèges pinstriped skirt, $429
Available at Net-a-Porter. @gabbriette
16 / 45 The classic Y2K: Gabbriette Courtesy of Cettire
17 / 45 Miu Miu midi skirt, $1,349
Available at Cettire. Courtesy of Ssense
18 / 45 ShuShu/Tong skirt, $540
Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Ssense
19 / 45 Wales Bonner midi skirt, $1,221
Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Prada
20 / 45 Prada floral print skirt, $2,750
Available at Prada. Courtesy of Simone Rocha
21 / 45 The sheer skirt: Simone Rocha Courtesy of Ssense
22 / 45 Acne Studios floral midi skirt, $1,053
Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Ssense
23 / 45 Dries Van Noten silk midi skirt, $853
Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Ssense
24 / 45 Rokh printed midi skirt, $299
Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
25 / 45 Simone Rocha organza midi skirt, $811
Available at Net-a-Porter. @india_amarteifio
26 / 45 The pleated skirt: India Amarteifo Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
27 / 45 The Row woven midi skirt, $1,105
Available at Net-a-Porter.
28 / 45 Khaite wool-blend midi skirt, $1,331
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Ssense
29 / 45 Thom Browne midi skirt, $2,570
Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
30 / 45 Purdey jersey tennis skirt, $464
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesyof Max Mara
31 / 45 The knitted skirt: Max Mara Courtesy of Cettire
32 / 45 Max Mara knitted skirt, $523
Available at Cettire. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
33 / 45 Ulla Johnson ribbed skirt, $362
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Dissh
34 / 45 Dissh skirt, $295
Available at Dissh. Courtesy of MyTheresa
35 / 45 Lisa Yang cashmere-blend skirt, $640
Available at MyTheresa. @miumiu
36 / 45 The A-line skirt: Alisha Boe Courtesy of Peachy Den
37 / 45 Peachy Den midi skirt, $210
Available at Peachy Den. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
38 / 45 Erdem cotton poplin midi skirt, $624
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Cos
39 / 45 Cos denim A-line midi skirt, $225
Available at Cos. Courtesy of Ssense
40 / 45 Comme Des Garçons midi skirt, $2,950
Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Michael Kors
41 / 45 The wrap skirt: Michael Kors Courtesy of Arket
42 / 45 Arket linen wrap skirt, $125
Available at Arket. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
43 / 45 Loro Piana belted skirt, $4,301
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
44 / 45 Victoria Beckham pinstriped midi wrap skirt, $530
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
45 / 45 Joseph midi wrap skirt, $348
Available at Net-a-Porter.