How To Style A Maxi Skirt From Brunch to Date Night
Wondering how to style a maxi skirt in 2025? We’ve got you covered! From casual daytime looks to evening out ideas, you’ll love these long skirt outfits.
Maxi Skirt Outfit Ideas: Casual & Dressy
Maxi skirts are a chic closet essential that can take you from brunch to date night (and everything in between). From shiny satin maxis to voluminous poplin and laid back linen styles, there is a maxi skirt to fit any season, occasion, or aesthetic. That’s the magic of a maxi skirt!
If you’re looking for fresh inspiration on how to style this wardrobe staple, you’re in luck. Up ahead, I’m sharing some maxi skirt outfit ideas you’re sure to love.
Brown and black is one of my all-time favorite color combinations—it’s chic, neutral, and can be dressed up or down. (You can discover more brown and black outfit ideas here.)
Black poplin skirt, white tank + sneakers.
Throw on a white tee or tank top with a poplin maxi skirt—one of our favorite skirt trends celebs like Bella Hadid and Elle Fanning have been wearing on repeat. Even when you swap out heels for sneakers, a maxi skirt guarantees your outfit looks elevated. I love the pop of yellow these Adidas sneakers bring, but you could also add a touch of playfulness with unique jewelry or a fun bag.
Style tip: Poplin skirts look good with most shoes! We’ve shown examples of poplin maxi skirts styled with flats, sneakers, and heels, but they also look good with flip-flops, boots, and loafers.
White maxi skirt, tie-front top + sandals.
Another style that looks great with a maxi skirt is a tie-front top. This micro-trend has been a fashion girl must-have for the past couple of seasons, and we can’t get enough!
I love how effortless and romantic a tie-front top looks with a poplin maxi skirt and sandals on a sunny spring or summer day. I can see myself wearing this for a daytime coffee date, for a casual lunch, or even as a versatile vacation look.
White button-down, long pencil skirt + heels.
If you’re worried about overheating in warm weather, opt for a lightweight linen or cotton material skirt that allows air to circulate. To keep the rest simple, I’d complete the look with dainty jewelry and your go-to sunglasses.
Leopard print skirt + casual accessories.
Cash in on this year’s hottest animal print trend by adding a leopard print maxi skirt to your closet. Sure, you can style it with slingback heels for a night out, but I also love seeing fashion girls wear this maximalist style on casual days too.
Take note of how Millie transitioned a summer leopard print dress into an autumn maxi skirt with a layered white tee shirt and oversized sweatshirt. A green maxi hobo bag, baseball hat, and Asics trainers add to the cool, laid-back vibes.
Striped sweater, cotton maxi skirt + flats.
Satin skirt, white tee shirt + structured bag.
I love the juxtaposition of a fancy satin maxi skirt and a casual white tee shirt. If you don’t already have a satin maxi skirt, this is your sign to get one because recreating this look couldn’t be easier.
Laura opted for a versatile taupe skirt, but I equally love the idea of this outfit with a gorgeous navy, olive, or printed maxi. Dress it up with heeled sandals and a luxe handbag, or keep it casual with flip-flops and a raffia tote bag. This outfit would also make for an easy-to-pack vacation look!
Suede jacket, white skirt + mary jane flats.
Slip skirt, oversized knit + sneakers.
Keeping everything balanced is the key to creating a chic maxi skirt outfit. For example, if you’re wearing a slimmer, more form-fitting slip skirt, try wearing a looser, more oversized top to create a balanced, cohesive look. Emelie shows this perfectly with the ensemble above.
I love how she styled a cream silk skirt with a baggy knit sweater in a similar shade. Green Adidas sneakers and a leather tote bag add a trendy yet tasteful touch.
Ruffle skirt, leather jacket + sneakers.
If you have a more eclectic or bohemian style, a ruffled maxi skirt is the perfect summer staple to wear with a coquette blouse, a romantic floral top, or even a plain tee shirt.
Bonus points: This maxi skirt can transition into brisk weather, too, with the simple addition of a leather bomber jacket and neutral Adidas sneakers. I adore the way a grungier leather jacket toughens up the breezy, boho skirt to create a fashionable, Pinterest-worthy outfit.
