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Trending Now: The Statement Midi Skirt

Whether in a bold color, adorned in sequins or an eye-catching print, the chicest new midi skirts are made to be noticed

Words Colleen RossFashion editor Millie Parry
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All eyes are on the skirt right now as fashion’s best-dressed turn their attention to statement-making designs. A key street-style trend seen at Haute Couture Week – perhaps the fashion crowd’s homage to the theatrical, eye-catching collections on show – the statement midi has emerged as the perfect piece to transition your wardrobe into fall/winter.

This season’s statements come in the form of exuberant prints, Crayola-box colors and high-shine textures so striking that they’re guaranteed to turn heads. Whichever style you choose to express yourself in, the beauty of the statement skirt is that it does all the hard work for you, meaning you don’t have to think too much about the rest of your outfit. Simply pair your midi with your go-to staples, whether that’s a crisp button-down or a fitted white tee, and you’re all set. Keep reading for the chicest styles to add to your everyday rotation now…

Karlie Kloss and Christine Centenera are among the style stars proving the power of print

Prints

Prior to her appearance in the Schiaparelli Haute Couture show, Karlie Kloss was photographed outside the house’s atelier in Paris wearing a zebra-print midi skirt, which she styled with a lace-trimmed cami and ballet flats – the ultimate French-girl formula and one that deserves to be shown off at dinner. Dress for your own date night in Stella McCartney’s printed mesh style, matching your tank and heels to the playful raspberry motifs. Alternatively, try Dries Van Noten’s floral-jacquard style with an oversized shirt and a wedge heel.

  • DRIES VAN NOTEN
    Printed self-tie silk-satin midi skirt
    $680.00
  • STELLA MCCARTNEY
    Printed mesh midi skirt
    $905.00
    Select a Size
    xx small
    x small - low stock
    small - low stock
    medium - out of stock
    large - out of stock
    x large - out of stock
  • GUCCI
    Canvas-jacquard skirt
    $2,091.00
    Select a Size
    38
    40
    42
    44 - out of stock
    46 - out of stock
    48 - out of stock
  • RABANNE
    Wrap jacquard midi skirt
    $1,025.00
    Select a Size
    x small
    small
    medium
    large
    x large - low stock

Paintbox brights

From color drenching to color blocking, this season’s vibrant midis have plenty of styling potential. Think contrasting combinations and unexpected pairings in terms of your hues, nodding to the hottest fall/winter 2026 runway looks. Or, for a more pared-back approach, balance a statement shade with pieces from a neutral palette. Alessandra Rich’s midi skirt comes in an electric-purple hue and looks as chic paired with a lilac polo shirt as it does with the matching blouse, while Saint Laurent’s tiered sunset-orange design works beautifully with a burgundy bodysuit. Heading to the office? Take cues from former PORTER cover star Tracee Ellis Ross by teaming a tomato-red skirt by the likes of Aflalo with a sky-blue shirt and pointed-toe pumps.

  • ALESSANDRA RICH
    Silk-crepe de chine midi skirt
    $1,120.00
    Select a Size
    38
    40 - low stock
    42 - out of stock
    44 - out of stock
    46 - out of stock
  • TOM FORD
    Cashmere midi skirt
    $3,845.00
    Select a Size
    xx small
    x small
    small
    medium - low stock
    large - out of stock
  • AFLALO
    Rixa satin wrap midi skirt
    $790.00
    Select a Size
    x small
    small
    medium
    large - out of stock
  • SAINT LAURENT
    Ruffled silk-muslin maxi skirt
    $5,945.00
    Select a Size
    34 - low stock
    36
    38 - out of stock
    40 - out of stock
Purple is trending for fall/winter ’26, while blue and red remains an ultra-chic color combination, as seen on Tracee Ellis Ross
Try sequins by day, as Belgian style star Tiany Kiriloff recently did, or opt for a metallic finish

High shine

Some rules are made to be broken, and only wearing sequins in the evening – or any high-shine finishes for that matter – is one of them. All you need to do is rethink the way they’re styled. While a sparkling dress might be trickier to pull off during the day, a midi skirt is surprisingly versatile. Take Tory Burch’s sequined mesh midi, for instance, which will add shimmering dimension to boxy white tees and cashmere knits alike. Similarly, Erdem’s floral-print column skirt in crinkled silver satin works just as well as with an oversized shirt for the office as it does with a lace-trimmed camisole.

  • SAINT LAURENT
    Floral-brocade midi skirt
    $2,515.00
    Select a Size
    34 - low stock
    36 - low stock
    38 - low stock
    40 - low stock
    42 - out of stock
  • TORY BURCH
    Sequin-embellished mesh-jersey midi skirt
    $855.00
    Select a Size
    0 - out of stock
    2 - out of stock
    4 - out of stock
    6
    8 - out of stock
    10 - out of stock
    12 - out of stock
    14
  • ERDEM
    Floral-print crinkle satin midi skirt
    $1,775.00
    Select a Size
    6 - low stock
    8
    10 - low stock
    12 - low stock
    14
    16
  • DOLCE&GABBANA
    Sequin-embellished tulle midi skirt
    $2,540.00
    Select a Size
    36 - low stock
    38 - low stock
    40 - low stock
    42
    44 - out of stock
    46

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