How to Style Midi Skirts: 5 Midi Skirt Outfit Ideas

A midi skirt is a garment with a hemline that falls somewhere below the knee to the mid-calf. Midi skirts come in flowy or fitted fabrics, including silk, leather, chiffon, cotton, and rayon. These calf-length, long skirts cinch at the waist, enhancing and elongating your lower body.

Follow these styling tips to wear midi skirts for different occasions and seasons:

1. 1. Business casual: Try a fitted midi skirt for a professional outfit. Pencil skirts are formfitting midi skirts commonly worn in a work environment; pair this skirt with a button-down and heels or booties for a classic combo. You can tie the end of your long sleeve shirt into a chic knot or create a French tuck to highlight your waist. Finish the look with a blazer, or swap your button-down for a turtleneck in colder weather.
2. 2. Formal: Depending on the material, some midi skirts can suit formal occasions. For example, you can style an A-line or pleated midi skirt in silk, satin, or chiffon with heels for formal events, such as weddings and holiday parties.
3. 3. Semi-formal: Style midi skirts for social events like a cocktail party or date night. A fitted black midi skirt is a versatile piece you can dress up with sparkly accessories or pair with a leopard print top and leather jacket for an edgier midi skirt look.
4. 4. Summer casual: A flowy midi skirt can keep you cool during the summer heat without exposing as much leg as a mini skirt. Select a skirt with a lightweight material, such as linen, cotton, or chiffon, and pair this outfit with a tank top or crop top and flat sandals. You can also style a lightweight summer midi skirt with a loose T-shirt and white sneakers. For an extra layer, tuck your graphic tee into your skirt and add a denim jacket to this casual look.
5. 5. Winter casual: For a casual winter outfit, style a knitted or denim skirt with a cardigan, bodysuit, tights, and pair of ankle boots, such as combat boots or Chelsea boots. Add definition to your waist by cinching a belt over your skirt and oversized sweater.

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