I Usually Wear Trousers, But This Fun Skirt Trend Is Tempting Me Away From Them

As winter makes its graceful exit and spring eagerly tiptoes in, I find myself looking for small ways in which to bring some of that new-season anticipation into my wardrobe. While floral prints and pastel hues perennially dominate the season, I find that there’s a glimmering contender vying for the spotlight: The silver skirt.

(Image credit: Courtesy of Carolina Herrera)

This captivating piece has been making waves on runways and gracing the ensembles of celebrities and fashion insiders alike, cementing its status as a hot-ticket item for the months ahead. Skirts are big this season, this we know—runway analysts at Tagwalk confirm that there were 18% more skirts in the S/S 24 collections than there were for S/S 23. Still, of all the skirt trends we’ve seen as a consequence, the silver skirt is, in my opinion, the most exciting.

On the spring/summer 2024 runways, the silver skirt’s prominence was clear as designers seamlessly integrated this metallic marvel into their collections. Seen at Carolina Herrera, Carven, and Coperni, the silver skirt emerged as a true standout that was styled in a hybrid of ways.

Carolina Herrera’s interpretation exudes sophistication, marrying a sequin midi with something many of us would consider to be a wardrobe basic—a relaxed-fit cotton shirt in contrasting a black hue. At Carven, the brand paired its gunmetal silver skirt with a matching shirt to create a pull-together co-ord option that would work for any evening occasion. Meanwhile, Coperni took a more whimsical approach, pairing its herringbone sequin midi with a mohair-textured knit, creating an interesting texture clash and presenting us with a more low-key silver-skirt styling option.

As if I needed any further persuasion, some of my favourite fashion icons have sealed the deal. From Rosie Huntington-Whiteley recently gracing the streets of Paris wearing a chic tulle skirt with ornate silver embellishments to street-style star Nathalie Fanj effortlessly rocking the trend with a white shirt and mary janes. And let’s not forget Fer Millan Delaroiere’s show-stopping sequinned maxi alternative, which left me breathless.

They may be trending but I do think the silver skirt trend has the power to stick around beyond spring. Not only will it come in handy for wedding season but, before you know it, it’ll be time to start thinking about those all-important party outfits once more. With so much style inspiration, adding this trending skirt to my wardrobe is proving to be a tempting prospect.

I’ve spent the better part of my afternoon incorporating silver skirt outfits into my spring mood boards and I’ve only just hit the surface—the market is full of them, too. Keep scrolling to see all the pieces currently sitting in my virtual baskets until I decide which I’m committing to.