Top Trendy Skirt Styles You Should Own in 2022

Last Updated on 2 years by Maya Jayaram

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Irrespective of how the fashion industry evolves, skirts have always been a constant element. Despite having undergone several transformations in length, style and fabric, they are quite a favorite among women.

A skirt is a versatile and flexible choice, in a formal or casual setting, when it comes to choosing the right outfit. It is capable of being anything from sophisticated, stylish, feminine, prim and proper to bold and daring. Since they are available in a variety of styles and lengths, these have become one of the most popular items in every woman’s wardrobe. If you choose the right skirt with the right style for your body type, it can turn out to be one of your most flattering outfits.

But Skirts can be as confusing as it gets!

Despite being a part of almost every woman’s wardrobe, how many different types of skirts can you name? How many different styles are you familiar with?
Though women are at a loss as to which skirts would suit them best according to their body types, which skirts for what occasions and the likes.

So to make life easy for you women out there, here are our recommendations on the top skirt styles every woman should own.

Top Trendy Skirts for 2022

A line skirts

Just like their name, the A-line skirt is shaped like the alphabet ‘A’, which means that it is narrow at the waist, emphasizing the hips, and then flares out as it flows down. These can range in length, from knee to the ankle, to myriad fabrics, from cotton to silk and denim. An absolutely flattering and feminine choice for formal as well as casual occasions.
Since it draws attention to the waistline, these are best suited for women of a curvier stature, especially those with a pear-shaped body or hourglass figure. The flare of the skirt helps hide their heavy hips and bottom.
If you’re on the shorter side, go for a shorter hemline; if you’re taller, opt for a midi length.

You can wear A-line skirts to almost all occasions. You just need to select the right style for the right setting. An embellished or ethnic A-line skirts are great for festivities and weddings. A colour blocked or solid coloured especially in blacks, grey, brown, beige or navy is a great option for workwear. Similarly, floral or patterned ones are perfect options for a day out with girls shopping!

 

Tip: Not a great choice for petite girls.

Accordion Pleated Skirts

True to its name, an accordion skirt has a lot of pleats and they look like a narrow skirt but in fact, the pleats allow for free movement. They are soft, flowy, and light and can be super classy when styled right. Most importantly, they come in so many different styles and in various lengths.

You can opt for solid colours in a midi skirt style for the office. And a lengthier or a knee-length one is perfect for casual wear.

Accordion skirts are suitable for pretty much all body types and frames. They are great for women of short and thin stature. Not recommended for women with wide hips or thick thighs.

Asymmetrical Skirts

Asymmetrical skirts are nothing but skirts with uneven hems. Usually, the hem is shorter at the front and longer at the back of the skirt or ends in uneven waves throughout. They are very chic and have a feminine appeal to them.

These kinds of skirts are ideal for women who are tall and have a slender figures as well as those with well-toned bodies. Not suitable for very thin women. But if you have a personal preference for asymmetrical skirts, then you can choose an asymmetric style and cut that will suit you well.

It’s a great choice for casual wear as well as for parties or celebrations.

Tip: Asymmetrical skirts are best matched with high heels. Choose colors like black, white, or nude, or, even, the same color as your skirt. Stay away from elaborately decorated footwear, as they will distract attention from your skirt. You can even pair them with boots.

Pencil skirts

Pencil skirts are straight, tight at the knees, figure-hugging skirts, are usually made from stretchy fabric. They are perfect for tall women who want to show off their hourglass figures. An elegant style, that most women prefer to wear to work, it defines femininity and fashion!

Best choice for well-toned bodies and those with an hourglass-shaped figure.
For women who are thin, skinny, athletic, or with bodies that have fewer curves, a bulky fabric for pencil skirts would do wonders and can help create an illusion of an hourglass shape. And for those with an hourglass figure, try to avoid high-waisted pencil skirts.

A perfect skirt choice for work, they personify elegance and sophistication, be it in solids or dark checks. You can choose them in leather or denim fabric, lacy or printed, for casual wear.

Draped skirts

Quite similar to the tulip skirt, but their cuts differ and it is has a draped effect at the waists providing a slimmer silhouette. Glamorous and modern, the new interpretation of this feminine piece suggests mystery, drama, and romance.
A perfect one to wear for an evening of celebration or parties, these are ideal for women with an hourglass figure, very slim women as well as those with well-toned legs.

Tip: When styling solid-coloured draped skirts, you can opt for embellished or brocade crop tops for a stylish twist.

Circle skirts

The bigger the circle, the fuller the skirts! Made of breezy fabrics, circles allows for better movement. They come with a narrow and tight waist, with a fuller skirt with lots of pleats. It gives a sporty casual look and goes back to the skating costumes worn by women in the nineties.
Circle skirts work well on petite women who are bottom-heavy.

Since they have a sporty touch to them, they are ideal for a summer day out or as part of any casual outfit.

Tip: If you are wearing circle skirts in solid colors, you can opt for striped or floral patterned tops; on the other hand if you are wearing a polka-dotted or printed skirts, go for plain or lacy tops.

Flared skirts

These are very similar to the A-line skirt and flare out immensely from the hem. These are very dressy and classy choices for work as well as parties. They are a fashion item that will never go out of style, and like all good fashions, they will only evolve and become more fabulous.

They are a universally flattering style, suitable for almost all body types. You just need to pick the length best suited for you.

It’s so easy to style them, goes basically well with everything from fitted t-shirts to shirts, crops and tank tops.

Depending on the style of flared skirts, you can use them for different occasions. For the office, you can choose solids or nudes in a midi style, paired with fitted shirts or blouses. Similarly, you can opt for long or maxi style flared skirts for a casual outfit.

Tip: To alter your outfit and to give it a bold statement, you can tuck in your top and put on a belt.

 

Flared Maxi Skirts

Just like the flared skirts, flared maxi skirts are a fabulous pick for a dinner party. Adorning the maxi skirt sets your feminine vogue in the spotlight unraveling your classy fashion taste. You can match your maxi skirts with crop tops, blouses, or even kurti model tops. depending on the occasion there are endless possibilities to set an outfit with your maxi skirt

 

 

 

Skirts are never outdated fashion for ladies. Hope you would take these inspirations to your wardrobe to whip up some stylish and fashionable outfits.

Do you have more style recommendations? Then do let us know. Just leave a comment!

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