During winter, our outfits tend to get pretty formulaic. (It’s too cold to think.) They usually consist of a T-shirt or a button-down, a sweater or a sweatshirt, some high-waisted pants and ALL the winter accouterments (scarves, beanies, thick-ass socks and, on particularly punishing days, thermal understuff). But in 2022, things will be different. How? Well, we’ll break out our winter miniskirts.
We know what you’re thinking. Miniskirts? Mid-January? Have faith, kind readers. We’ve already given you the tools you need to warm your legs sans pants. (See: the absolute best tights to shop right now.) Now all you need is a nice, inexpensive miniskirt to wriggle on over ‘em.
Miniskirts are like a dose of vitamin C for your cold-induced wardrobe slump. Shorter hemlines break up your silhouette, making your upper half — be it covered in an oversized chunky sweater or even a plain turtleneck — appear much more interesting. Side note: We nonetheless recommend layering a half-tucked button-down, tucked-in cardigan or patterned V-neck knit over your turtlenecks. Even with an abridged hemline, T-necks are still pretty bland solo.
Let’s take a look at how miniskirts work out in the wild. Note how blogger Tiffany Hsu (right) balanced out her hyper-high hemline with a chunky Fair Isle knit, an extra long poncho and platform boots. (The check-on-check layering was a nice touch.) Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert (center) went the suit route, adding extra maximalist flair with cheetah print boots to match her blazer sleeves and a bright red shoulder bag to complement her tartan skirt. The more subdued Miroslava Duma (left) added interest to her throwback denim mini with a strong-shouldered outsize blazer and shiny white boots.
Some final tips:
- Wear full-coverage underwear. To keep in warmth and avoid wardrobe malfunctions.
- Leave your ankles exposed and your heels at home. This will create a longer, more alluring line. Plus, with minis, flats feel chicer — more stylishly insouciant.
- Cover your arms. To balance out your exposed bottom half.
- Miniskirts call for mini handbags. Again, because balance.
Ahead, 21 miniskirts you can comfortably live in all winter.
Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #1
Acne Studios Asymmetric Skirt, $324 at Acne Studios
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #2
Ganni Topstitched Leather Mini Skirt, $395 at Net-a-Porter
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #3
Tory Burch Tweed Mini Skirt, $229 at Tory Burch
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #4
Mango Textured Miniskirt, $29.99 at Mango
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #5
Nanushka Veerle Cotton-Tweed Textured Skirt in Creme, $425 at Nanushka
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #6
Zara Polka Dot Mini Skirt Limited Edition, $45.99 at Zara
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #7
Urban Renewal Vintage Suede Mini Skirt in Brown, $59 at Urban Outfitters
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #8
Thom Browne Checked Wool-Flannel Mini Skirt, $792 at Matches Fashion
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #9
J.Crew Pleated Mini Skirt in Velvet in Vintage Merlot, $101.99 at J.Crew
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #10
Missoni Zig-Zag Knit Miniskirt, $428 at mytheresa.com
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #11
Porridge Asymmetrical Faux Leather Mini Skirt, $130 at Anthropologie
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #12
Reformation Jackie High Rise Denim Mini Skirt in Mezzanine, $118 at Reformation
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #13
Lisa Says Gah Rory Mini Skirt in Brown Flannel, $119 at Lisa Says Gah
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #14
Alexis Naydia Skirt, $295 at Shopbop
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #15
& Other Stories Mini Leather Skirt, $179 at & Other Stories
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #16
Zara Faux Fur Jacquard Skirt, $19.99 at Zara
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #17
Paloma Wool Brown Sam Knit Mini-Skirt in Caoba, $165 at Liberty
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #18
Mango Tweed Miniskirt With Chain, $79.99 at Mango
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #19
Ganni Lamb Leather Mini Skirt, $395 at Ganni
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #20
Vetements Velvet High-Waisted Mini Skirt, $365 at Farfetch
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Winter Miniskirts 2021 Update #21
Reformation Creed Skirt in Brown, $128 at Reformation
