spring has sprung! And yes, we’ve all heard the news about a possible snow day, but I decided to focus on what we’re can do Predict, that is, that warm, sunny days are going to come before the start of summer. This season, the most important piece in your rotation appears to be the simple skirt, and signs of “skirtnaissance” are already starting to surface.
The look has surged in popularity from runways to the fashion set, with everything from pared-back midi skirts to Celtic-style Claudia Winkleman-esque kilts. Think Caroline Bessette Kennedy-coded pencil styles (recently championed by Kendall Jenner) or smooth leather midi skirts with knee-high boots; The clean lines, minimal fuss and stylish functionality of skirts have never been more relevant than now.
zara layered midi skirt (£25.99).
(Image credit: Zara)
Having already revamped my capsule wardrobe, I was looking for an expensive-looking skirt or two to round out my rotation. So naturally, the high street was my first point of call. With coffee in hand and an evening to go, I scoured digital shelf after digital shelf and was astounded by the variety of uber-luxe silhouettes I found. For best, it’s a clear three-way tie between H&M, Zara and COS.
store controller cotton pencil skirt (£85).
(Image credit: COS)
From layered midis to balloon-shaped maxis, built-in waist-tie scarves to on-trend lace, the current offering is huge And feels very fresh for Spring 2026. Even better? Undoubtedly, reasonable price point. To balance quality and affordability, I’ve rounded up my favorite skirts on the market right now, including several pure cotton, linen and satin skirts (some of which will be favorites) Very More expensive than luxury brands).
So, without further ado, scroll on to find my edit of the best skirts Zara, H&M and COS now.
Shop the best spring skirts from Zara, H&M and COS
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