Midi Skirts Aren’t Dead, and These 12 Outfits Prove They’re Still Relevant

What’s one piece you can’t live without? Perhaps you can’t survive without a simple tank top? Or maybe your entire life is spent in jeans? For me, the end-all-be-all staple is a great skirt. Call me a fiend for skirts if you want, but I know they are the unsung hero that sweeps into solving every closet-related predicament. Need something you can wear to the office without overheating in the summer? Ahem, skirt. Trying to pack for a trip? Roll up that skirt! Skirts are the staple you should turn to in the summertime (and every season, tbh) to solve all your styling woes.

But if you’re wondering which type of skirt is worth your time, I’m here to tell you there’s only one that’s up for the job: the midi. Sure, this hemline may not be as buzzy as other skirt trends, but the silhouette always returns from oblivion for a reason—the rationale being it’s so easy to style. You can pair midi skirts with just about any top or shoes. They come in various iterations and look good on just about everyone. 

But if you’re not sold on how midi skirts are the staple you’ve been missing from your life, you’ll want to keep reading. I’ve rounded up 12 midi-skirt outfit ideas from women worldwide to show how this silhouette is the lifeblood of crafting a stylish wardrobe.