19-07-2025
This is the one item that will get you through August
School's out for summer — but for those who aren't beach bound, the matter of summer attire that extends beyond a bikini continues to require our engagement. It's bad enough you've got to work for the entirety of August, so what to wear? We pride ourselves on focusing on solutions not problems here on the Style fashion desk, which is why we're drawing your attention to the billowy white skirt: your one-suits-all clothing companion. The item you need to see you through stuffy commutes, overly air-conned meetings, summery soirées and everything in between, this is the foundation on which your August can be built.
Despite the sales stock filling stores right now, the white skirt remains a hot purchase. M&S has a lovely cotton one. See also Arket for its Nineties-inspired model, and Mango has a version with just the right amount of swish. The white skirt is a big hit at the luxury end of the market too. We love Toteme's take, with a front split and a balloony silhouette.
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Feeding directly into this summer's big monochrome moment (do keep up: wearing black and white is an obsession for fashion purists right now), this skirt looks best teamed with classics. A simple singlet vest will do just fine. Those who like a bit more structure should try it with a waistcoat. On the matter of footwear, flat sandals are your friends here. Add a jacket if it's chilly; a slouchy blazer is a good plan. We also love an oversized shirt with a relaxed shape.
It's summertime and the living is easy — this is the look to match the mood.
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Midiskirt, £99, sateen skirt, £325, skirt, £46,
