Back in May, British Vogue published an article declaring that everyone in London is wearing one boho outfit formula, which centred around a white floaty mid-length skirt. White skirts are always a hot-weather staple, however a quick scroll through the latest street style photographs from Copenhagen Fashion Week confirms that the fashion crowd has fallen for the charm of a billowing, white skirt.
The current boho revival was spearheaded by Chemena Kamali’s debut collection for Chloé for autumn/winter 2024, which drew inspiration from the ’70s, with an abundance of romantic ruffles, pleats and lace embellishments. An easy way to tap into the whimsy of this mood is with a midi adorned with lace and broderie anglaise trims or tiered panels. However, it’s not just Sienna Miller-worthy Boho skirts that are proving popular this summer – Aaron Esh, Louis Vuitton and Kiko Kostadinov have all been behind the “bubble girl” aesthetic, crafting bubble hem skirts that look most cloud-like when realised in optic white.
It’s not just midi hem lengths that are trending this summer, as at Loewe for autumn/winter 2024 Jonathan Anderson presented ruffled, tiered miniskirts with preppy staples, such as loafers and V-neck knitwear. You can’t talk about white miniskirts without mentioning the Challengers effect, as Zendaya’s commitment to tennis core throughout the press tour caused Wimbledon-ready pleated skirts to make a notable comeback. If your personal style is more minimalist, however, you can tap into the look with an ankle-grazing fitted maxi skirt that Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy would approve of – this Massimo Dutti linen blend style is a beauty.
White skirts are typically considered a high summer item, worn with a white top and strappy sandals on holiday or during a heatwave, however as the street-style crowd proves at Copenhagen, they can actually be styled in a number of ways to make them less “beach.” Pair with retro-inspired sportswear, such as a rugby shirt or sports jersey, toughen up with a leather jacket and biker boots or make your skirt more autumnal with an oatmeal-hued chunky knit.
Keep scrolling for six ideas for how to wear a white skirt this summer and beyond.
