Nov 22, 2019

11 Ways to Wear a Skirt During Winter

by Jennifer Camp Forbes

Just because it's winter doesn't mean you have to give up wearing your favorite hemline. Thanks to the help of cozy sweaters, classic coats, and some amazing footwear, there are so many ways to wear a skirt in the winter without totally freezing. The street style images ahead prove it: Skirts are a seasonless staple—both the mini and maxi varieties. That is if you know what to wear with them.

These incredibly chic women (i.e., Alexa Chung, Pernille Teisbaek, and more) are expert skirt stylers, we can guarantee that there's a lot of winter outfit inspiration below for those days when you need a break from jeans and trousers.

Scroll through to see how these street style stars winter-proof their skirts plus our picks for getting the look.

How to wear a skirt during winter

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Style du Monde

Pair a chunky sweater with a long hemline, both in coordinated artful prints.

Winter skirt outfit

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Style du Monde

Keep your socks tall when wearing a shortened hemline. And remember: Everything looks polished with a classic camel coat (with a twist).

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Style du Monde

Tall boots can basically serve as an additional pair of leggings when worn under a skirt on a chilly day.

Maxi skirt outfit

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A Love Is Blind

Swap your trousers for a floor-length skirt in your next suited ensemble.

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A Love Is Blind

Go for a monochrome ensemble, but belt all your layers to better define your shape.

Skirt and ankle boots outfit

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Style du Monde

Sneak a skirt underneath another dress for extra intrigue—and extra layers.

How to wear skirt over pants

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A Love Is Blind

Or just wear it over a pair of pants in the same shade.

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Style du Monde

Camouflage boots under your skirt by choosing a perfect coordinated pair.

Floral-print maxi skirt

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Collage Vintage

Just a reminder that you can keep your summery florals in your wardrobe rotation 365 days a year.

Mini skirt with tights outfit

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A Love Is Blind

Obviously tights are key for enjoying skirts in the winter. Puffer jackets aren't required, but they're highly recommended.

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Style du Monde

Wear a longer sweater over a skirt and knee-high boots to avoid exposing skin to cold temps.