17 ideas on how to style your maxi skirt
Summer is around the corner and it is time to bring out your beloved maxi skirt. If you are looking for fresh and trendy ways to style your maxi skirt, you have come to the right place. We will take a look at all the best maxi skirt outfits suitable for summer.
Your maxi skirt can go in many different directions. Sporty, romantic, elegant; the choice is yours.
Linen maxi skirt + Colourful tank top + Sneakers
Take a cue from your favorite celebrity and dress down your maxi skirt with a tank top and sneakers.
If you have a linen maxi skirt, this combination will work even better. Just wear a tank top in your favorite color. The sneakers help keep the look casual.
Printed maxi skirt + Black henley + Black accessories
If your maxi skirt is printed, combine it with a simple top in one color. Grey or white will work as well.
The trick to making black work is to use black accessories just like in the picture.
A light long-sleeved sweater also helps to balance the fullness of the maxi skirt.
Ps. I think this is a picture of Cindy Crawford from the 90s. Ds.
Striped maxi skirt + White T-shirt + Raffia accessories
When you are wondering how to style a maxi skirt, a white T-shirt is a good starting point. This styling works particularly well with a striped maxi skirt. You get that light and carefree look that’s perfect for summer.
White romantic maxi skirt + Band T-shirt + Converse
If you want to take your maxi skirt in an edgy direction, look no further than the classic band T-shirt. Maxi skirts can come across as too romantic, to balance this effect, a T-shirt is the perfect counterpart.
This styling is done here with a romantic skirt, but try it with some of your other maxi skirts; the result might surprise you.
Add Ray Bans and Converse, and you have a look that’s both fun and original.
High slit maxi skirt + White shirt + Gold Accessories
I love a high slit, to make it look more elegant and less sexy, I suggest a classic white shirt.
Creating a cool, fashion-forward look is all about working with contrast. That’s why this look works so well. It’s both seductive and preppy.
A white shirt is a good idea for most maxi skirts that are colorful. White balances the color nicely. This is one of the most classic maxi skirt outfits. Make sure you try it this summer.
Tight maxi skirt + Tube top + Edgy accessories
For a night out, or watching a fashion show, a slim-fitted maxi skirt will look great with a tube top.
In the picture, this is done in black, but this combination will work in lots of different colors.
If your maxi skirt is black, I have just the right article for you; The best black maxi skirt outfit ideas.
White silk maxi skirt + Tank top
A silk skirt is one of the summer’s biggest trends. Create a monochromatic look by wearing a tank top in a similar shade. This will look stunning in whatever color you choose. Your best 90s black accessories finish off the look.
If you want more on-trend outfits to try this summer, make sure you check out Trendy Summer Outfits – Summer 2024 Edition.
Printed maxi skirt + Denim shirt
Picking up your kids from school or walking your dog, this practical yet stylish outfit works when you want to keep things real. The denim shirt dresses down the maxi skirt and makes the look more comfortable.
Trendy maxi skirt + Cropped top + White accessories
There are several ways to balance out the fullness of a maxi skirt, a popular option is to add a cropped top. Gingham is another summer trend, so this girl is really hitting all the notes.
White accessories increase the trend factor even more.
Lace maxi skirt + White romantic top
Let’s acknowledge the elephant in the room, a maxi skirt is a romantic piece of clothing. Sweeping down the street, you feel like a romantic heroine.
Embrace this romantic side of the maxi skirt and combine it with a white lace blouse.
It helps if the top is form-fitting, to give your outfit a better balance.
Black silk maxi skirt + Knitted top + Denim jacket
Yes, silk skirts are a very big trend; the same goes for light beige and knitted tops. Combine all these elements in one epic outfit and balance it off with your beloved denim jacket.
Dinner? Drinks? Dancing the night away? This outfit is down for anything.
Colorful maxi skirt + White silk top
What makes this outfit so great is that the sheen on the skirt matches the shine on the top. The result is yummy. How good is that green shade?
You can use the same outfit formula with any colorful maxi skirt.
Sure, a white T-shirt works, but a top white with a bit of shine elevates the look.
Printed maxi skirt + White T-shirt + White sneakers
Speaking about white t-shirts, this girl shows us how it’s done. A pair of white sneakers match the white T-shirt and make everything coercive. French style included.
If you want more French style inspiration, I suggest my article How to create perfect French summer outfits.
Animal printed maxi skirt + Silk camisole + Black Sandals
A maxi skirt is the perfect recipe to get ready for the evening. Just add a slinky black top and seductive accessories. With a maxi skirt, you are never undressed, and you still feel comfortable. Add a blazer if the evening might get chilly.
Printed maxi skirt + Matching T-shirt + Matching accessories
Pick up one of the colors of your printed maxi skirt by adding a T-shirt in the same color. Add a pair of matching sneakers and the look will become even more deliberate.
In a fun, punchy color, this is the perfect look to make a statement without showing too much skin.
Printed colorful maxi skirt + Matching top + Converse
If you want to make a statement, take your cue from the girl in the picture. A colorful maxi skirt and a matching top look joyful and ooze of summer. I would have liked the look even more with matching Converse, so I added that.
A Final note on Maxi skirt outfits for summer
A maxi skirt is the perfect starting point for many summer outfits. The skirt will keep you cool when the weather is hot. A maxi skirt works regardless of whether you want to cover up to feel more comfortable or just play around with proportions and create a stylish, sexy look.
A maxi skirt suits all body types. It is also good at creating a festive atmosphere when you need to dress up. It all depends on how you style it.
To find the best outfits for you, there is only one thing to do, bring out your clothes and start experimenting. Take pictures of your favorite outfits so you can re-create them when it is time for adventure.
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She has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and plenty of insight into human psychology from traveling and living in different places around the world.
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