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9 midi skirt styles to ace the It-girl brief

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.