Over the past few years, London street style looks have revolved around dresses, whether it’s Regina Pyo’s puff-sleeved midi, the Rixo floral tea dress, or the Molly Goddard tulle creation. Judging by the recent street style photos, it’s clear that Londoners have taken a sigh of relief with their dress collections. The MVP of the street style scene in London at the moment is the skirt, from the bubble-hem mini to the sweeping check maxi. The general consensus is that the bolder the skirt, the better.
The skirt revival is happening in all four fashion cities, but london fashion week Designers are leading this work. Aaron Asch introduced a cheeky bubble-hem mini, Molly Goddard introduced playful midis adorned with ruffle hems, and Chopova Lovena’s signature pleated carabiner skirts have become one of the city’s most coveted fashion exports. Front row darling Miquita Oliver asked me to set a secondhand alert for it after wearing a Burberry check miniskirt to the show.
The dress is a ready-made outfit that requires very little styling, which definitely makes mornings a little easier. However, this may limit how much of your stamp you can put on a look. Perhaps this is why skirts have become such a thing in 2024 and in London we saw eccentricity overtake minimalism. Bubble-hem mini and riding boots? Sure! Nude skirt and sports jersey? After all why not?! Keep scrolling to see how Londoners are using skirts to bring more personality to their looks.
How Londoners are styling skirts this autumn
Style Notes: This moody Burberry dress inspires us to book a holiday in the Highlands. Riding boots, a checked maxi skirt and khaki knits are traditional winter staples, but the thigh-high slit gives the look a modern twist.
Style Notes: Bubble-hem skirts are on trend, and we love how this black mini looks with knee-high riding boots and this printed second-skin top.
Style Notes: London Fashion Week is always about unexpected styling, so why not wear a nude skirt with a sports jersey?
Style Notes: actor Naomie Harris embraces tonal style in this Emilia Wickstead green feather skirt with a matching sweater and pointed pumps.
Style Notes: When it comes to designers, Chopova Lovena is one of the hottest names on the London schedule at the moment, and the iconic pleated carabiner skirt is a street style staple. It’s got just the right amount of attitude.
Style Notes: The tartan pleated midi skirt has long been a British staple, but the crop top, platforms and white socks give it a more youthful, rebellious energy.
Style Notes: This is an outfit combo I see every time I leave my East London flat, as rugby shirts and miniskirts have become a popular double act.
Style Notes: The tulle is reinforced with indigo denim and black leather accessories, showing that this isn’t just a princess look.
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Style Notes: If you pair your sequin party skirt with more casual wardrobe basics, you can make it suitable for daytime.
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Style Notes: Oliver couldn’t have looked more London in her pleated Burberry mini and matching tote bag, which she toned down with a black turtleneck.
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Wilder Gathered Taffeta Mini Skirt
Puff-ball skirts are having a moment, and this Molly Goddard iteration is a beauty.
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emilia full skirt
This prom skirt is available in five colors, but this electric pink is our favorite.
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Pleated Printed Twill Midi Skirt
The dark color palette makes this pleated midi perfect for cooler weather.
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sequined suede midi skirt
The sequin panels add a touch of glamor to this classic black skirt.
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Shirred Tiered Midi Skirt
Another winner of London Fashion Week, beloved Molly Goddard.
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Tiered Fringe Metallic Pencil Skirt
This is the perfect party skirt. Festive season, we are ready for you.
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printed organza skirt
The organza layer adds softness to this pencil-skirt silhouette.
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Roberta Mixed plaid pleated carabiner miniskirt
The Chopova Lowena Carabiner Skirts are so fabulous that we had to include a mini and a midi version.
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Full Gingham Midi Skirt
This tiered skirt is reminiscent of the 2000s and right out of Sienna Miller’s Primrose Hill era.
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bead-detail knitted skirt
Silver trim along the hem adds an unexpected twist to this gray knit skirt.
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