Skirts

Skirts for women in soft cotton gauze and breathable linen, all cut long and easy to move in. A long skirt is the coolest thing you can wear on a hot day: air moves underneath, the fabric never clings, and it looks just as right at a harbour lunch as on a walk along the shore. Choose a pull-on maxi or a wrap skirt you tie to fit.

Cotton maxi skirts

• The Striped Cotton Maxi Skirt with Side Slit is a striped maxi skirt in crinkled cotton gauze, with fine black stripes on white, an adjustable waistband and a side slit for easy walking.
• The Grey Cotton Gauze Maxi Skirt is a long cotton skirt with a slim pencil line, a smocked elastic waist, a back slit and a soft fringed hem. It needs no ironing.

Linen maxi skirts

• The Linen Tiered Maxi Skirt is a beige tiered skirt in a linen-cotton blend. It has a fully elastic waist and a lining, and the tiers swing as you walk.

Wrap skirts

• The Long Linen Wrap Skirt is a true wrap around skirt in beige 100% European Flax® linen. It ties at the waist and falls to the ankle, so you set the fit.
• The printed cotton wrap skirt is a cotton wrap skirt with a geometric print and a hand-finished fringe, and it adjusts at the waist.

Shop skirts by colour and detail

• Beige skirts: the tiered linen maxi and the long linen wrap skirt.
• Grey skirt: the cotton gauze maxi with fringed hem.
• Striped skirt: black stripes on white gauze.
• Skirts with a slit: the striped maxi (side slit) and the grey gauze maxi (back slit).

What to wear with a long skirt

• Day: a fitted tank, a crop top or a cropped linen shirt with flat sandals keeps the line clean.
• Evening: tuck in a blouse and add heeled sandals.
• Beach: wear a long skirt over a swimsuit with a short kimono on top.

Shop more in linen shorts, skirts and pants and cotton gauze pants and skirts.

See how to wear a long skirt in our European summer outfits guide, and carry it into autumn with our fall capsule wardrobe.

FAQ

What is a maxi skirt?

A maxi skirt is a long skirt that falls to the ankle or floor. It's cool in hot weather, easy to dress up or down, and flattering on most heights.

What are the main types of skirts?

By length, the main types are mini, midi and maxi. By shape, the most common are A-line, pencil, tiered and wrap skirts. Ours are all maxi length, in tiered, pencil and wrap shapes.

How do I style a long skirt?

Balance the volume. A fitted or cropped top keeps a long skirt from overwhelming you, and tucking in a blouse shows off the waist. Flat sandals suit the day, and heels suit the evening.

Is linen or cotton gauze cooler for a skirt?

Both are very breathable. Linen has a crisper open weave and dries fast. Cotton gauze is softer and has a light crinkle that never needs ironing. See our guide to the best fabrics for hot weather.

How do I care for cotton and linen skirts?

Wash cold on a gentle cycle and hang or lay flat to dry. Gauze keeps its crinkle. Linen softens with every wash and can be lightly steamed.