Whether she styles it with basic tops, baby doll tees, or accessories such as sporty sunglasses, she makes it look edgy and ultra chic.” To follow in Hadid’s footsteps, look to styles like cargo skirts or sporty nylon styles. “Bella Hadid specifically has been wearing a ton of midi skirts this year, and she really knows how to rock the look. She adds that celebrity influence has been a big draw in steering the direction of the midi trend this season. “With the rise of the Gen-Z grunge aesthetic, a lot of celebrities and influencers have been hopping on the trend,” says Rockwell. This fall saw a range of midi skirts, inspired by decades ago, take over the runways - in leather, silk, and denim. “The ’90s and Y2K denim and cargo silhouettes are making a comeback in a huge way along with those heavier knit plaids, and shoppers always love a more classic, minimalistic silk slip style.”

“As we transition from fall into winter, we’ve been seeing skirts have their moment,” says Kate Rockwell, Senior Vintage Buying Manager at Reformation. Celebrities such as Bella Hadid and Elsa Hosk have also jumped on the trend and embraced the knee-length silhouette, often choosing to wear these designs for a refined model-off-duty look.Ī significant inspiration for the skirt’s appeal is the return of ‘90s and ’00s-inspired fashion, think - oversized shoulder bags, white tank tops, baggy jeans, and adidas Samba sneakers. Over the past few years, designers have turned to knee-length skirts as a must-have silhouette - think Prada’s sheer embroidered columns. However, midi skirts are actually the ones with the most versatile length and ultimate staying power. It’s often overlooked for dramatic maxis or skin-baring minis. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission.

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