Go long for hot summer days, with billowing silhouettes that protect from the sun.
When the heat kicks in, patience runs out. Fussy silhouettes must go, in favour of clothing that lets you breathe and move with ease.
A relaxed, long skirt is a good option for these occasions. It’s an easy swap for a wear-everywhere pair of trousers. But, it also amplifies a sense of play.
Consider the colourways that cater to your wardrobe. Are you interested in navy blue hues that reflect your favourite pair of jeans? Or is there room for a more cheerful pattern?
A citrus colourway that will glow in the sunshine. Rhoda Nunn also offers this design in a stripy pink.
Teensy polkadots reign throughout Oosterom’s latest drop, which includes flowing skirts and dresses, tidy tops and button ups.
Thoughtful pleating creates movement for this stripy skirt, which is made in New Zealand from a lightweight cotton.
A school-ish, navy plaid from Australian label Apres Studio will suit preppier styles.
Pinstripes are disrupted in the form of a pleated panel on this minty Par Moi skirt.
Forget your picnic blanket and turn to this ballooning red check skirt by Sylvester. Ideal for lounging in the grass for summery days.
If you’re after a slightly glossier option, this Atmos & Here skirt will deliver. It has a subtle sheen, which will catch the light for evening occasions.
Op-shopping might reveal some gems. This tartan skirt from vintage and secondhand haven Crushes is from a JW Anderson X Uniqlo collaboration.
A pronounced ruffle hem amplifies this bold check. Consider pairing with button ups and black leather shoes, if you’re into academic references.
A skirt for twirling in. Pleating across the waist on Penny Sage’s ‘Passenger’ skirt gives way to exciting volume, in an earthy colourway.
Asymmetric panelling for this plaid skirt is a subtle subversion. Consider visiting the piece in person, for the final days of the Twenty-Seven Names Auckland store.
If you’re looking for rich texture, consider polyester fabrications that can hold a crinkle. These pieces are best bought secondhand, but you might use this Country Road variety as an example.
A sheer garment is amenable to a wide variety of styling. Layer over trousers, add statement undergarments or play with the proportion of your top layer.
A rosette is a sweet addition to this staple skirt (which is also available in black).
This navy skirt has a pleasant puff, with a silhouette that draws the eye downwards.
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