PORTER Picks: Statement Skirts

Statement midi skirts – in fact, skirts in general – have been trending all summer and are set to dominate our fall/winter wardrobes, too. From Dries Van Noten’s viral city sarong in patchwork silk-satin to Tom Ford’s animal-jacquard pencil skirt, brands have gone big on skirts in eye-catching colors, textures and prints, and tastemakers can’t get enough.

“For me, a skirt is like a T-shirt,” legendary designer and longtime skirt lover Miuccia Prada once said in an interview in 2006. It’s a comment that has since resurfaced following Prada’s recent show at Milan Fashion Week, where every single one of the 63 looks featured a different interpretation of the skirt – proof not only of its timelessness but its versatility, too. Follow Ms. Prada’s lead and start treating skirts the same way you would a pair of jeans (or a T-shirt) by making them part of your everyday uniform.

Embrace color with Dôen’s lace-trimmed ‘Elowette’ slip in ultraviolet silk or Tove’s bright-orange fil-coupé ‘Renaud’ style, pairing your favorite with everything from crew-neck tees to slouchy knits and a kitten heel. Alternatively, explore beautifully draped silhouettes via Choé’s elegant twist-front midi and Heirlome’s floor-length ‘Effie’ skirt, either styled with a camisole for evening or a crisp white shirt for the office.