24 of the best statement skirts

If you’re in search of a hero piece that requires almost no thought in the morning yet provides endless wearability all day long, the statement skirt is your new savior. Where last season the pencil skirt reigned supreme, this time around designers are indulging our need for laid-back and effortless clothes that are practical enough to take from day into evening.

On the runway, Victoria Beckham, A.W.A.K.E., Fendi and Paco Rabanne all put skirts that stand out at the core of their SS19 collections. Subverting a classic ’50s silhouette, these new designs incorporate power prints, accordion pleats and interesting details to transform them into the type of versatile pieces you can pair with a plain white tee and still look like you’ve made an effort. Push the fashion agenda a little harder and look out for muted pink and pistachio colors, and wear them with oversized knits or the best blouses in matching shades and over-the-knee boots.