After years of midis and maxis, the miniskirt is back in fashion. And judging by its appearance on the catwalks over the past few seasons, it’s looking as if it’s – sorry – a trend with legs. You might have a mini in your wardrobe worth dusting off, but here are some newer options.
Look out for vibrant and quirky designs and colours when shopping secondhand, and charming “conversation prints” (the kind that people can’t help but comment on) everywhere on the high street, ranging from op art that nods to the mini’s 60s heritage to classic florals. For something with real oomph, try renting a designer miniskirt.
This is not fashion designed for the Zoom age. A miniskirt is very much designed for real life – it is a statement of hope.
Lauren Cochrane
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Buy
Geometric print, £27.99, zara.com
Wear with a sleek black top.
Green floral, £89, whistles.com
Style florals with a chunky knitted jumper.
Cowboy print, £128.57 by Reformation, from net-a-porter.com
Offset with a crisp white shirt.
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Rent
Patchwork, £44 for four days’ rental, by Dolce & Gabbana, from mywardrobeHQ.com
Add a camisole top and big gold earrings.
Blue knitted, from £23.78 by Rotate Birger Christensen from selfridgesrental.com
Perfect for the weekend; wear with trainers.
Gold brocade, from £43 by The Vampire’s Wife FROM hurrcollective.com
Reserve this rental for a special occasion – just add a slinky black top.
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Thrift
Suede fringed, £20, by Benetton from thrifted.com
Fringing is on its way back – style with a black leather blazer.
Hawaiian print, £24, beyondretro.com
Not just for the summer: wear a bold printed mini with a chunky cardigan.
Multicoloured print, £82, by Dolce & Gabbana from vestiarecollective.com
Keep an eye out for designer classics – this retro design is a steal.
