If there’s one piece I find myself pulling out year after year as soon as the sun shows up, it’s a white skirt. Simple, versatile and effortlessly polished, it’s one of those items that just works for so many scenarios—whether I’m dressing for a day in the city or packing for a long weekend away, I always feel like it adds a certain elegance to an outfit, even if I’ve just thrown it on with a T-shirt and sandals.
This season, I’ve noticed the white skirt getting more attention than usual—and it makes sense. With the shift towards clean lines and refined dressing, it fits right in. Personally, I’ve been saving endless outfit inspiration featuring everything A-line linen silhouettes to full circle skirts, both of which I have hanging in my capsule wardrobe already. Whichever you own or choose to invest in, rest assured it will be the kind of piece that completely transforms depending on how you style it, which is probably why I keep coming back to it—consider it the chameleon of clothing.
If you’re in the mood to refresh your summer looks, I’ve pulled together some of my favourite white skirt outfit ideas to inspire you. Whether you take your cues from minimalist style icons l or prefer something more romantic, there’s something to suit you, thus proving just how hardworking this simple staple can be. Scroll on to see them.
9 White Skirt Outfit Ideas That Are Always Chic
1. Waistcoat + White Skirt + Pendant Necklace
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Whistles
Black Molly Linen Waistcoat
COS
Leather Cord Pebble Pendant Necklace
ZARA
Zw Collection 100% Linen Midi Skirt
2. Racer Vest + White Skirt + Mary Janes
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Navygrey
Relaxed-Fit Sweatshirt
Phase Eight
Alva Cotton Skirt
Le Monde Béryl
Woven Mary Jane
3. Cardigan + Statement Earrings + White Skirt
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& Other Stories
Boxy Merino Wool Cardigan
Mejuri
18k Gold Vermeil Earrings
The Row
90s Leather Tote Bag
4. Relaxed Knit + White Skirt + Slingbacks
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Reiss
Wool-Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper in Oatmeal
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White Bubble Hem Skirt
Miu Miu
Brushed Leather Slingbacks With Buckles
Mejuri
18k Gold Vermeil / 4
5. Linen Shirt + White Skirt + Shoulder Bag
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Abercrombie & Fitch
Mid Rise Linen-Blend Maxi Skirt
Boden
Ailsa Block Heel Slingbacks
6. Bandeau Top + Belt + White Skirt
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& Other Stories
Leather Belt
John Lewis
Pleated Maxi Skirt
Khaite
Loop 75 Leather Sandals
7. Sleeveless Knit + White Skirt + Woven Tote
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Dragon Diffusion
Egola Woven Leather Tote Bag
& Other Stories
A-Line Midi Skirt
M&S Collection
Wide Fit Leather Ankle Strap Flat Sandals
8. Cotton Top + White Skirt + Flat Shoes
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AllSaints
Half Moon Waxed Cotton Shoulder Bag
CARVEN
Gathered Cotton-Poplin Midi Skirt
ZARA
Leather Ballet Flats
9. Blazer + White Skirt + Ballet Flats
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THE FRANKIE SHOP
Bea Crepe Blazer
Manolo Blahnik
Veralli Leather Ballet Flats