Short answer: a maxi skirt is easy once you fix the top half. The skirt brings length and movement, so you keep the top fitted or tucked to show the waist. Wear it relaxed and boho for day, or sharpen it with a fitted knit and a boot. Here are four ways to wear one, built from pieces you can shop right now.
Look 1: Knit maxi skirt and a fitted tank
The easy boho version. A fitted tank tucked into a knit maxi skirt keeps the waist defined while the skirt does the drifting. Add flat sandals and you have a relaxed warm weather outfit.
Look 2: Maxi skirt, a bodysuit and a denim jacket
Tuck a bodysuit into the skirt so the line stays clean, then throw a denim jacket over the top. It grounds a floaty skirt and makes it feel like an everyday outfit rather than a special one.
- Skirt: Knitted Hollow Out Maxi Skirt
- Top: Lace Detail Crisscross Back Bodysuit
- Layer: Floral Print Washed Denim Jacket
Look 3: Printed maxi skirt with a crop top
Let a printed maxi skirt be the star. A simple cropped top shows a little waist and keeps the pattern from taking over, for an easy vacation ready look.
- Skirt: Printed Tassel High Waist Maxi Skirt
- Top: Shimmer Tie Front Crop Top
- Bag: Woven Straw Beach Tote Bag
Look 4: Maxi skirt with a knit for fall
As it cools, a fitted sweater tucked into a maxi skirt keeps the outfit long and cozy. Add a block heel boot and the skirt carries easily into fall.
- Skirt: Printed Tassel High Waist Maxi Skirt
- Top: V Neck Crochet Sleeve Sweater
- Shoes: Round Toe Block Heel Boots
Styling tips for a maxi skirt
Keep the top half fitted: a tucked tank, a bodysuit or a slim knit lets the skirt flow without swallowing you. A high waist helps define your shape and keeps the length looking long rather than heavy. Show a little skin at the waist or arms to balance all that fabric, and if the skirt has a print, let it lead and keep the top simple. A heel or a boot underneath adds a bit of height so the hem does not drag.
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