Dressing for the cold means breaking out a lot of fun fashion things: fur-lined boots, heavy-duty coats, and obnoxiously oversized scarves, (the list goes on…). But until very recently skirts were notably missing from my winter wardrobe. Yes, stockings and tights do exist, but sometimes dealing with runs and nicks leads to more hassle than relief. And honestly, neither comes close to matching the insulating capacity of actually wearing pants. Thank goodness the widespread revival of maxi skirts has led me to better options. Thinking back, I’ve never really given them the credit they deserved—midi skirts have dominated my closet since 2013. Now that I’m firmly on board the floor-length skirt train (Saint Laurent is largely to blame), my winter outfit rotation has changed dramatically. My November to March outfits aren’t only relegated to pants and their many forms. Style a long skirt with tights and knee boots and you have triple the protection against the chill. The annoyance of cold legs during a walk around the city is not longer a factor. For all of the stylish maxi skirts making a difference in my winter style, keep scrolling below. Also included: are some outfit inspiration and a few staples they go really well with (hint, hint: knee boots and cropped sweaters).
I love the minimalist construction here.
Apparently, this is a bestseller.
This is on sale, which means it absolutely will not stay in stock for long.
I adore that this is so long it touches your feet.
For more relaxed office settings, this skirt suit is a convenient go-to.
The thickness of the leather means this feels like having a coat around your waist in the best way possible.
Editors love this one.
Get in more velvet while you can.
A cinched waist and big belt buckles adds a polished touch.
When the occasion calls for something a little fancy.
So smart that this mimics a tube dress in a skirt.
Dark denim just hits differently during the winter.
