Fitted Mermaid Hem Satin Midi Skirt

The satin midi skirt earned its place through sheer usefulness. It catches light, it moves when you walk, and it turns a plain tee into an outfit without a single other decision being made. This one keeps to a basic style, which means nothing is competing for attention except the fabric doing what satin does.

The composition is 95% polyester and 5% elastane, and the body is not lined. Satin in a polyester blend is what gives this skirt its liquid fall rather than a stiff bell shape, and the small percentage of elastane means the waist sits comfortably instead of pinching. Because it is unlined, a slip underneath is worth considering in strong daylight. Sizes run XS through XL and the table below lists length and waist. Length sits between roughly thirty five and thirty seven inches, a true midi at every size.

The easiest version of this outfit is a plain white tee tucked in, white sneakers and nothing else. Swap the tee for a fine knit and add a boot and it becomes an autumn outfit. For an evening, a black cami, a heeled sandal and a gold earring and you are done. Dark gray is the quieter of the two and reads almost like a neutral. Brown is warmer and looks especially good against cream, gold and tan leather. Either one goes further than you would expect.

Why you will love it

• Satin midi skirt with a fluid fall
• Features: basic style
• Material composition: 95% polyester, 5% elastane
• Body: not lined
• Available in dark gray and brown
• Dresses up or down with almost no effort
• Sizes XS through XL, full measurements below

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low