Women's Skirts

Women's skirts at FlipBuy UK — 20 styles from £9.99 to £35.99, covering mini, midi and maxi lengths in satin, ribbed knit, cotton and printed fabrics. Bodycon, A-line, wrap, fishtail, swing and pleated cuts.

How to choose the length

Skirt length is the decision that determines whether something gets worn once or weekly.

Mini sits above the knee. Youngest-reading of the three, and the most seasonal unless you wear it over opaque tights — which is what makes it work from October onwards.
Midi falls between knee and mid-calf. The most useful length in Britain: appropriate for work, warm enough with tights, and it works with boots, trainers and heels.
Maxi reaches the ankle. Excellent in summer and for occasions; less practical in wet weather and on stairs.

If you're buying one skirt, a midi in a plain fabric will be worn ten times more than anything else here.

How to choose the shape for your outfit

Bodycon and pencil follow the body. They need a looser or tucked top for balance — two fitted pieces read as formal rather than flattering.
A-line narrows at the waist and widens to the hem. The most universally comfortable shape and the easiest to wear with a fitted top.
Wrap and irregular hems add movement and disguise the waistline. Check the overlap is deep enough if you cycle or take stairs regularly.
Swing and pleated hold their own shape and read as retro. They need a defined waist above them.
Fishtail is straight to the knee then flares. Formal, and it needs a heel to hang correctly.

How to wear skirts through a British autumn

Skirts get put away in September by most people, and they don't need to be.

Opaque tights, 60 denier or above, turn a summer skirt into an autumn one. Below 40 denier they're decorative rather than warm.
Ankle or knee boots with a midi close the gap that makes skirts feel cold — the exposed section between hem and boot is where you actually lose heat.
Ribbed knit and heavier cotton skirts work all winter; satin and light cotton don't, whatever you layer under them.
A skirt with a jumper and boots is warmer than jeans, which surprises people. The trapped air does the work.

How to get the fit right

Fit the hip, not the waist, in anything fitted. The waist can be adjusted; the hip cannot.
High-waisted styles run smaller at the waist by design. Check the measurement rather than assuming your usual size.
Check the length measurement against your height. A midi on someone 5'2" is a maxi; on someone 5'10" it's a knee-length skirt.
Elasticated and wrap waists accommodate a range and are the safer choice if you're between sizes.

How to care for satin and knit skirts

Satin: cool wash, gentle cycle, inside out. Heat dulls the finish permanently, and it's the first thing that makes satin look cheap.
Ribbed knits should be dried flat, not hung — the weight of the fabric stretches the skirt out of shape while it's wet.
Pleated skirts keep their pleats if you hang them by the waistband and never fold them across the pleats.
Iron satin on the coolest setting, inside out, or steam instead. Direct heat on the right side leaves shiny patches.
Store maxis hanging rather than folded, so the hem doesn't set a crease.

What to wear with a maxi skirt

Maxis are the length people find hardest to style. Three combinations that work: a fitted top tucked in, which defines the waist the skirt hides; a cropped jumper, which does the same without tucking; or a shirt tied at the waist for something more casual. The one to avoid is a long loose top, which removes the waist entirely.