12 Modern Midiskirt Outfits to Try ASAP

No matter how you define your personal style, odds are there's a midiskirt hanging in your closet. If you're still figuring out how to style a midiskirt outfit, well, you've come to the right place. Before we flood your feed with outfit inspiration and shopping suggestions, let's review the basics.

Midiskirts first gained popularity in the 1940s alongside Dior's famous "New Look," which featured mostly A-line cuts, rounded shoulders, and cinched waists. Today's midiskirts come in all shapes, sizes, and materials, which makes the style endlessly versatile, even 70-plus years later.

In technical terms, the midi length is loosely defined as any skirt that ends a few inches below the knee to just above the ankles. However, the most universally flattering fit tends to be a skirt that hits mid-calf. If traditional midi options, as seen in suiting separates or with dramatic side slits, aren't your thing, no problem: There are many colorful varieties of midiskirts that are sure to be at home in the most fashion-forward, futuristic, minimalist, or modest wardrobes around the world. 

With that in mind, we've pulled midiskirt outfits that illustrate myriad ways to wear this wardrobe staple. Everyone from iconic fashion editors and street style stars to influencers and superstar stylists have been snapped sporting a midiskirt at some point, so it’s safe to say there's at least one look you'll want to recreate at home. 

Ready to give this trend a try? Check out these 12 midiskirt outfits to try ASAP.

With Vintage-Inspired Accessories

Denim midiskirts seem to go in and out of style every few years, but here's the thing: They always come back. Whether you're a denim devotee, vintage aficionado, or just plain tired of wearing jeans in the spring and summer, a denim midiskirt is an unexpected way to elevate an otherwise everyday look.

With All-Denim

Leave it to cool girl Olivia Palermo to demonstrate how denim-on-denim can look super luxe. Her Zimmerman outfit is obviously wardrobe goals, but it's the simple styling with tall black leather heeled boots, a black turtleneck, and tortoise shell sunglasses that prove how easy it is to elevate any denim-on-denim look.

With Similar Colors

If you’re not into the matchy-matchy look, try playing with different proportions, shapes, and washes. Special pieces like the denim bustier above work just as well with a longer denim midi as it would with a cut-off miniskirt or wide-leg trouser jeans. 

With Monochromatic Brights

If a midiskirt in an unusual color like nearly neon green catches your eye, create your own coordinated look by shopping for a top in a similar shade but in a different fabric. We love how the silk midiskirt and soft knit sweater complement one another. Bonus points for securing a matching bag!

With Cutouts

To achieve a streamlined silhouette, aim for a midiskirt with a matching top. Go beyond basic black and reach for an embellished version or style with unusual details like cutouts that take the midi from modest to modern. Plus, a fun statement top can be worn with so many other pieces, too. 

In Sultry Leather

A black leather midiskirt truly goes with everything. Keep this wardrobe staple on hand, and you'll always have something to wear with a cute new top — matching blazer not required. 

As a Matching Set

The easiest way of integrating midiskirts into your wardrobe is by shopping for the style as part of a matching set. Think vintage Chanel suits, traditional workwear staples, and coordinated tops like Heidi Klum wears here. You truly cannot mess it up! 

In a Simple Color Palette

There's nothing basic about a wardrobe full of black and white. Wearing these colors as part of a monochrome look, print, or combined separates is a simple way to style any midiskirt. Give the outfit some edge with a leather jacket, have fun playing with proportions, or experiment with mixed materials. Even within a limited color palette, the midi is still incredibly versatile.

With a Crop Top

A midi with a pattern or print tends to be the focal point of the outfit, so we recommend opting for a simpler top. Go for a plain white tee or a black crop top in a different fabric to create an easy outfit. Dress it up with high-heeled sandals, or give it an edge with black leather boots; the options are endless. 

In an Unexpected Texture

If you've found a special midiskirt that you absolutely love but aren't quite sure how to style it with pieces you already have, then there's only one thing to do: Make your midi the focal point of the outfit. That's it! That's the look!

In a Bold Hue

While midiskirts in black, navy, or neutral colors are great wardrobe building blocks, that doesn’t mean you have to stick with the basics. Experiment with the unexpected and create outfits around midiskirts in eye-catching hues like Kelly green, ruby red, and punchy pink for a more playful look.

With a Graphic Tee

At longer lengths, midiskirts may feel conservative, but this more traditional style can be the building block for so many amazing outfits. No matter the fabric, fit, or label, there's no right or wrong way to style a midiskirt, so just have fun with it!