My Goal Is to Look Grown-up and Polished This Summer—This Affordable Skirt Will Be My Next Purchase

It’s no secret that we love a good skirt here at Who What Wear. Mini, midi, or maxi, skirts are reliable wardrobe staples that are versatile and always look effortlessly polished. And with temperatures finally rising here in the UK, now is the perfect time to invest in a new skirt style for the upcoming summer season. Enter the Lowen Midi Skirt (£60) from Free People. I spotted this style on my fellow Who What Wear editor, Annie Wheatland-Clinch, and knew I had to try it for myself.

Who What Wear Uk’s assistant social media editor, Annie Wheatland-Clinch wears Free People’s Lowen midi skirt in ‘Ivory’.

Available in sizes XS-XL (the equivalent of a UK 0 -18, although I’d note that many reviews say it runs large) and 15 different colours, there’s something to suit a wide range of body types and style preferences. With its flattering a-line silhouette and subtle pleating, it’s the kind of skirt that will elevate even the most basic of top-and-shoe combos.

@taffymsipa wears Free People’s Lowen midi skirt in ‘Cardamom Seed’,

The fabric composition is also not to be missed. Made from 100% cotton, the Lowen midi is lightweight, breathable and perfect for the hot weather we’ll (hopefully) continue get over the next few months. As a natural fibre, this skirt is not only biodegradable but durable so that it lasts in your wardrobe for a significantly longer time than synthetic fabrics.

And the price? Extremely reasonable, especially for an item that you’ll wear from spring and well into early autumn for many years to come. For the upcoming season, I’d personally style it with a crisp Oxford shirt and loafers for the office and then swap these out for a satin cami and strappy kitten-heel sandals for evening drinks.

Keep scrolling to shop Free People’s Lowen midi skirt and then take a browse at other a-line midi skirts that we love for summer and beyond.