This season we’re branching out from the classic party dress and thinking outside the box with party separates, most dazzling amongst which is, surely, the statement party skirt. With all the swish of a dress but oh-so versatile, there is a shape and a length to suit all body shapes and occasions, from carols to cocktails. Look for fabrics that feel celebratory – think satins, tulles, jacquards, velvets, and sequins – and wear with a silk shirt and stilettos for dinner, and then with ankle boots and a chunky knit for brunch the next day. The fashion landscape right now is about finding clever, hard-working pieces to invest in that can be worn again and again; those that spark joy and will pair seamlessly with your current wardrobe for countless outfit iterations.

Here are fifteen party skirts to try on for size this season, plus seven pieces to style them with…

By Lydia Mansi
November 2023

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