I'm Not Buying Any Other Skirts This Summer - Except This Timeless Uniqlo Style
A linen skirt comes with such ease that no other skirt can possibly compare. Throw it on over the top of a bikini for a morning swim at the beach, button up a linen shirt over the top for lunch, or dress up for dinner; there's pretty much no occasion, at least in the summer months, that a linen skirt doesn't work for. And, the most affordable and quintessentially European-on-holiday linen skirt I've found comes from Uniqlo. Its Linen Blend Skirt has a simple silhouette and features plenty of easy-going details, like a comfortable elasticated waist and slight flare at the hem.
Uniqlo, Linen Blend Skirt - Beige
Uniqlo's skirt is made from a linen-blend fabric, which means it drapes nicely and doesn't have an irritating heavyweight to it. A simple silhouette, but one that can be dressed up or down nonetheless, the Linen Blend Skirt also has an elasticated waist and maxi length.
Styling a linen skirt, when it's as good as Uniqlo's, is super easy. If in any doubt, the hack to wearing linen is pairing it with something equally as breezy. Team a linen skirt with a ruffled or boho-esque blouse and finish with platform sandals or even toe-ring sandals for a throw-on-and-go everyday outfit (it's also office-appropriate, too). Another way to style a linen skirt that's fit for meandering round cafes, markets and vintage stores is to wear it with a basic tank top (I head to H&M for mine), white socks and chunky black loafers. For an evening affair, pair the skirt with a waistcoat top and add a pair of kitten heels to polish the look.
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Uniqlo, Linen Blend Skirt - Green
If you prefer to lean into brighter colours in the summer, Uniqlo's classic Linen Blend Skirt also comes in a chartreuse colourway. Style with other equally bright colours and a few chunky bangles.
There you have it, proof that not all linen skirts are created equal. While the fabric has long been (somewhat unfairly) cast as crinkly and high-maintenance, Uniqlo's Linen Blend Skirt, with its breezy shape and elasticated waist, changes that. Suddenly, ironing doesn't seem like such a chore - or maybe, with a skirt this good, you won't mind a few creases anyway.
COS, Linen-Blend Midi Column Skirt
COS also offers a great linen skirt, made from a similar linen-blend material. A style that's fit for the warmer weather, its black colour makes it extremely versatile, whether you're pairing it with a baby tee and ballet flats, or with a blouse and loafers.
Aligne, Mia Linen Maxi Skirt
Aligne's take on a linen skirt is, as you'd expect from the brand, tailored yet floaty. It features a back slit and zip, as well as dart detailing at the waistband. Plus, it's available in two easy-to-style colours - white and black.
Massimo Dutti, Flounce Linen Blend Midi Skirt
If you prefer your linen skirt to have a bit more shape to it, Massimo Dutti's iteration is the one for you. Finished with a zip fastening at the back, the skirt is perfect for pairing with sheer vest tops and platform sandals.
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Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look. When not writing, shopping or at Reformer Pilates (a cliché but she's hooked), Gemma will likely be planning her next holiday (and what she's going to wear). For a glimpse into said travels, outfit inspo and life as a journalist, follow her on Instagram or TikTok.
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