Winter: It steals our tans on arrival, possibly a large chunk of our social lives and an obscene amount of our wardrobe to boot. Did I say thanks yet? But putting all the doom and gloom talk aside (it is jacket season, after all), don’t go packing down all your summer finery just yet – there’s still plenty of opportunities to sneakily hang tight to those warmer-weather heroes. Reworked with an added chilly persona, you’ll be surprised at how easily adaptable mini’s and maxi’s are all-year round – I’ve rounded up the best of winter skirts (it sounds like an anomaly but trust me – it’s a thing) to carry you through back to leg-baring season.
1. The Leather Skirt
Not to outshine the rest of the class, but a leather mini is dux of doubling up seasonally. Textural black on black is your moda operandi here – think a chunky noir knit, thick opaque tights and suede boots.
- H&M Skirt, $29.95
- Witchery Leather Lace Mini Skirt, $299.95
2. The Stripe Skirt
You don’t have to be parked seaside to throw out a bit of a nautical bent – this is what a fisherman’s knit was made for, right? Try it with a sleek ribbed turtleneck, grey rib tights and ballet flats for a jaunty nod to the ‘60s.
- Karen Millen Mega Pique Stripe Skirt $275
- RedValentino Striped Woven Cotton-Blend Mini Skirt $268.70
3. The Pleated Skirt
Don’t lose the romance on accord of the chill factor – winter can be dreamy in a nude pleat. Go tonal in a beige knit and ballet flats, or give it a mannish twist with a black biker-style boot and oversize grey jumper.
4. The Utility Skirt
If your wardrobe requirements demand a 24/7 wingman, the utility skirt is your guy. Thinking sporty with a slouchy tee and bomber jacket? Got it. Crisp it up for work with a white shirt and blazer? He’s there. Can’t ask for anything better than that.
- Country Road Utility Patch Skirt, $99.95
- Zara Grey Maxi Skirt, $25.95
5. The Printed Skirt
For the time-poor or non-morning people among us, let a print do all the talking you have no energy for prior to 9am or when caffeine is yet to hit your system. Paired back with those winter whites – fine mohair knits, white blazers, you name it – is a crisp way to take a summery colour palette into the cold.
- Karen Millen Limited Edition Collectable Pleat Print Maxi Skirt, $545
- Marcs Cat Eye Mini Skirt, $159
