My 17 Best Tips on How to Style a Skort & Look Cute!
If you've been wondering how to style a skort, then you're in the right place today girlfriend. One of my favorite closet staples as a millennial mom is for sure a good skort!
Why? Because it has all the benefits of a mini skirt, without you having to worry about accidentally showing your hoo-hah off anytime you bend over! It's a great way to add a more youthful and flirty element to your look but also feel like you're wearing a comfortable pair of shorts!
There are honestly so many different types of skorts from a denim skort to an athletic skort, and so there are plenty of occasions where you can rock one! I love it for everything from date night to activewear to just a casual look!
And yes, given that I am a mom now, I am no longer interested in wearing a super short skirt without some coverage since I need to bend down / get on the floor with my children at the drop of a hat at restaurants, parties, etc. But I think a good skort outfit appeals to women of all ages!
So let's dive into these fun skort outfit ideas that are super easy to replicate for a wide variety of different occasions!
17 Stylish and Easy to Copy Skort Outfit Ideas
Styling A Denim Skort
One of the more classic ways to rock a skort is to find a great option in a denim style. This way you know it will go with pretty much anything! I love rocking a denim skort with everything from a casual sweater to a graphic tee. I hope these outfit ideas below give you some easy inspiration to copy.
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A definite favorite way of mine to rock a denim skirt. I love this look that keeps it simple with a graphic tee, denim wrap skort and sneakers! Such a fun option for a casual day in the summer.
If you want a casual vibe but still want to dress your denim skort up a little, this is a fun option. Adding some cute accessories like the headband, a pair of earrings, sunglasses and a cute bag and ballet flats make it the perfect casual wear option. This totally works for everyday wear but also transitions well into an evening look if you're going out to dinner in the summer months!
Casual Everyday Skort Outfits
A skort is for sure a great option for everyday casual outfits. I find myself gravitating towards a skort option the last couple of years when I know I'm going to be in public and want to look like I at least tried to look human. Especially on hot days where I know I could run into someone I know!
A black skort doesn't always have to be for dressed up options! It also works great in this simple look I put together with a denim vest, basic t-shirt, and sandals.
I also love white casual skorts! This is a great look for when you're in between seasons. The white skort looks so cute with the oversized sweater and pairing it all with the fisherman sandals makes the overall look very on trend for 2025.
A great skort outfit idea for fall! This outfit combination I am wearing here is simple, but effective. I paired a sweater, skort (this one comes in a ton of solid color options!), and ankle boots for a cute look that works perfect for a nice Autumn day!
This is another twist on the previous outfit, but with this cute skort that is more of a standout piece with it's floral print and tie detail. I have worn this skort in so many different combinations for everything from a party to a more casual occasion. It's a great affordable piece I always come back to!
How to Style a Skort for Cold Weather
Just because it's cold out, doesn't mean you can't rock a skort! It's all about the layers, and you can very easily stay warm but look cute in a skort even when it's freezing cold weather! These outfits are proof!
I love this for a classic winter date night outfit idea! The skort is the standout statement piece paired with the tall boots and turtleneck sweater. Just throw on a warm coat and you are set!
This look is all about layering with neutral colors and items you likely already have in your closet. The oversized cardigan with the skort makes this a cozy comfy outfit idea that also looks super chic for the winter months.
Plaid Skort Outfit Ideas
A plaid skort is such a fun staple that gives prep school vibes and elevated your look for the fall and winter months! I think it's a fun way to add some personality to your look and these outfit ideas are easy and fun for going for that more preppy style.
Simple but chic, I love rocking this look in the early Fall months! Simply put on a comfy crewneck sweatshirt over your plaid skort and pair with hight top sneakers. A cute way to style up your neutral basics!
This plaid wrap skort is such a favorite of mine! I love giving it an edgier vibe by pairing it with a pair of moto boots. I simply tucked a plain waffle knit sweater in and added some cute accessories and it's ready for whatever the day throws at me!
Basic preppy fall vibes here. It's all about the layers between the plaid skort, graphic sweatshirt, oversized shacket and I layered a button-down shirt underneath it all! Pair with some chelsea boots or a pair of loafers and you have the complete look.
Athletic and Tennis Skort Outfits
Styling up a classic athletic or tennis skirt doesn't always mean you're headed to the tennis court! You can also wear this cute wardrobe staple casually. And these outfits below prove just that!
I love the casual vibes of this outfit I am wearing with an oversized shacket, graphic t-shirt and pleated white tennis skort! Such a great choice for a fall or spring day when the weather is on the mild side.
I feel like such a sporty mom on the go in this look. Here I paired my pleated white skort with a baseball cap, graphic tee, cross-body purse, and some chelsea boots for a chic look that can last through a whole day of errands and casual outings!
These last two looks are simple, but effective! If it's hot out, rock your sporty skort with a graphic tee! I rolled mine to look like a crop top here. Pair with sneakers or flat strappy sandals to complete the look. Or you can throw on a graphic sweatshirt if the weather is a bit cooler for the same vibe but different weather conditions!
Blazer and Skort Outfits
The last of my skort style tips? Pair it with a blazer! It's always a chic look that can make you look fashion-forward and put together!
Here I have a cute linen blazer paired with a white skort and graphic tee. The perfect look for a spring day or summer date night outfit!
And lastly, you can always go matchy-matchy and get a matching blazer and skort set! I just layered a tank top and some gold jewelry underneath. Throw on some cute sandals, sneakers, or loafers and you are good to go. Such a cute look that makes a statement no matter what your personal style is!
I hope you absolutely loved these chic but functional skort outfit ideas and you feel inspired to style a skort beyond just athletic wear! I seriously love how a skort can give you the look of a skirt, but with the practicality of shorts. Which look was your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
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