Over the past few years, the London street style look has revolved around dresses, whether that was a Rejina Pyo puff-sleeved midi, a Rixo floral tea dress, or a Molly Goddard tulle creation. Looking through recent street style pictures, it is clear that Londoners have taken a breather from their dress collections. The MVP of the street style scene in London right now is skirts, from bubble-hem minis to sweeping checked maxis. The general consensus is the bolder the skirt, the better.
The skirt revival has been happening across all four fashion cities, but London Fashion Week designers have been leading the charge. Aaron Esh introduced a cheeky bubble-hem mini, Molly Goddard has playful midis adorned with ruffle hems, and Chopova Lowena’s signature pleated Carabiner skirts have become one of the city’s most coveted fashion exports. Front-row darling Miquita Oliver also had me setting up secondhand alerts for a Burberry checked miniskirt after she wore one to the show.
A dress is a ready-made outfit that requires little-to-no styling, which certainly makes mornings a little easier. It can, however, limit how much of your own stamp you can put on a look. This is perhaps why skirts are having such a moment in 2024, and in London, we saw eccentricity overtake minimalism. Bubble-hem minis and riding boots? Sure! Naked skirts and sport jerseys? Why the hell not?! Keep scrolling to see how Londoners are using skirts to inject more personality into their looks.
How Londoners Are Styling Skirts This Fall
Style notes: This moody Burberry outfit makes us want to book a vacation to the highlands. The riding boots, checked maxi skirt, and khaki knit are traditional winter staples, but the thigh-high slit gives the look a modern twist.
Style notes: Bubble-hem skirts are trending, and we love how this black mini looks with knee-high riding boots and this printed second-skin top.
Style notes: London Fashion Week is always about unexpected styling, so why not wear a naked skirt with a sport jersey?
