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Casual Skirt Style Guide

 

Sometimes the dress code is casual, but you just can’t bring yourself to put on another pair of pants. The solution? A casual skirt. From pleated
tennis skirts to tried-and-true denim skirts, there’s plenty of options to choose from. Read on to discover the best casual skirt trends around right now
and how to wear them.
 

The Denim Mini Skirt

 

Why we love it: If you want an always-in-style, cult classic, look no further than the denim mini skirt. It has stood the test of time due to the casual ease and versatility of the blue-jean fabric that gives it its name. You can wear it with nearly any aesthetic, no matter the wash, it goes with just about anything.

 

 

How we'd wear it: With a cute top, of course! Winery hopping? Pair a blue wash with a chic sweater. Going somewhere beachy? Try a white denim skirt with a crochet top and sandals. Want to dress things up? Throw on a black denim skirt, corset top and heels. With the most versatile skirt around, the mix-and-match options are endless.

 

Express Womens Denim Mini Skirt
Express Womens Denim Maxi Skirt

The Denim Maxi Skirt

 

Why we love it: While the denim mini has been around season after season, the denim maxi skirt feels fresh and new. Whether you get a looser A-line cut or a more fitted silhouette, the long denim skirt is here to make a sartorial statement. It’s a skirt choice for the fashionably bold.

 

 

How we'd wear it: Also in the always-versatile denim fabric, this skirt is a lot easier to style than you might think. It’s all about balancing proportions. With a looser fit on bottom, go with a more fitted top to show off your shape, like a fitted sweater or knit tank. If you’ve got a more curve-hugging shape on bottom, try a relaxed, drapey sweater on top. As for shoes? Throw on a strappy sandal, ballet flat or pointed-toe boot.

 

The Cargo Skirt

 

Why we love it: Mixing rugged, masculine vibes with feminine shapes is a fun way to edge up any look. Hop on the workwear trend (no actual work required) by wearing skirts with utility details like a paper-bag waist or cargo pockets to give your look a cool, laid-back feel with little-to-no effort. The best part? They’re functional too—who doesn’t love pockets?

 

 

How we'd wear it: When choosing a top to pair with your cargo skirt, don’t overcomplicate it. Keep it sleek and simple, something that lets the details on the skirt really shine through, like a fitted tee or tank. Perhaps something from our Body Contour Collection? Made with smoothing, sculpting fabric, any top from this collection will guarantee confidence.

 

Express Womens Cargo Skirt
Express Womens Sporty Skirt

The Sporty Skirt (Or Skort!)

 

Why we love it: Tennis clothes and preppy vibes are on the rise (and here to stay). And an athleisure skirt is the perfect way to test out the trend while also bringing a softer, feminine feel to your athletic wardrobe. Running errands? Going shopping? Hitting the pickleball courts? An athleisure skort is the way to go. With built-in shorts and comfortable fabrics, it’s the perfect functional-yet-cute style for every day.

 

 

How we'd wear it: To play up the athleisure vibe, we’d recommend pairing this with essential tees and tanks or Body Contour compression tops. Something that really gives “quiet luxury.” Top it off with a Luxe Leisure sweatshirt or bomber jacket, sunnies and a pair of white sneakers. Cozy shackets are a great way to finish the look, too!