Top of our dream list is this Christopher Kane tattoo print, neon trimed box pleat skirt. We've decided our wardrobes need a hero skirt, here's our pick of the best
Both by Christopher Kane from liberty.co.uk
Photographer: Jamie Baker
Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Model: Soraya at Bookings Photograph: Jamie Baker
This skirt is a work of tribal-inspired art. Heavy embellishment features ornate golden balls, wooden rods and beads. It's easy to see where the money has gone in this little beauty
By Opening Ceremony from brownsfashion.com Photograph: PR
Club Tropicana fans will like this jazzy print - accessorise with a cocktail and a beach sunset
From wallis.co.uk Photograph: PR
At the steep end of the price scale but if there is one lesson we have learned it is that a Prada/Miu Miu print is a keeper. Like a fine merlot it ages well. After a few seasons in the closet it looks fresh again with the added smug kudos or reminding everyone 'Yes, I was smart enough to snap it up first time'
By Miu Miu from mytheresa.com Photograph: PR
Pleats are a big trend for summer, but they are really hard to wear. We find a patterned pleat is more forgiving - but we still advise approaching with caution
From topshop.com Photograph: PR
Flattering A line cuts looks good on pear shapes with good pins. Wear with flat pumps and a loose black tee
See by Chloe from net-a-porter.com Photograph: PR
Any skirt called 'the lollipop' is ok by us, especially one that ticks the bold stripe trend. Prada say wear stripes? We say 'OK!'
By Per Una from marksandspencer.com Photograph: PR
If you prefer your statement skirt to be, well, a little more understated, how about this camel wool with metal trim by David Koma for Topshop as your piece for the season
topshop.com Photograph: PR
This flippy skirt by Urban Outfitters has a touch of the make-up at Louise Gray's London fashion week show about it and helpfully solves that age old conundrum - spots or stripes?
From urbanoutfitters.co.uk Photograph: PR
It's not the cheapest skirt but it definitely a conversation starter and an interesting new way to wear leopard print. Team with a simple vest and minimal jewellery
By Opening Ceremony from brownsfashion.com Photograph: PR
Easy to wear cotton in an easy on the eye seashell print. All you need now is a spaghetti strap vest and sandals and you are holiday-ready
From frenchconnection.com Photograph: PR
This skirt makes us want to be tanned and somewhere warm. It's practically screaming summer at us, and in these frankly freezing March days it's a welcome daydream
By Won Hundred from glassboutique.co.uk Photograph: PR
