On the spring 2026 runways, skirts made their mark in various textures, shapes, and lengths. Most noteworthy was the return of the drop waist, which found its place across multiple collectsions.
At Tory Burch we saw low-waist, pencil-thin styles teamed up with polo knits and studded leather belts for an uptown-meets-downtown feel. Chanel reinterpreted its iconic skirt suit by dropping the waistline multiple notches, switching up the fabrications, and toying with clashing patterns. Miu Miu, meanwhile, continued to do what it does best: subversive prep. There, low-slung skirts were teamed up with deconstructed button-downs, V-neck sweaters, and utility belts for a clever lesson in layering.
Vogue’s Favorite Drop-Waist Skirts
Elegant and mature, the drop-waist skirt offers a softer, more considered take on spring dressing than your average trouser or midiskirt—not to mention it can be easily styled out for day or night, whether you choose a versatile neutral or a playful print. We’ll show you how to wear it below.
Color Me Pretty
Make the drop-waist skirt the focal point of your look by teaming it with a simple white tank and letting your accessories do the bulk of the work. Go bold with lively color pairings—no amount of color is too much. Pouch bags, heeled mules, and beaded necklaces are all welcome here.
Harmonious Dissonance
A risk mindset is rewarded here. A utility jacket over a boho print maxi skirt is the kind of clash that reads as considered rather than chaotic. Finish with wardrobe essentials to seal the deal.
Penciled In
Take a cue from Tory Burch’s spring-summer show by styling a pencil skirt with a knit polo (tucked in!) and sharp pumps for dinner at Maxime’s. Shield sunglasses feel just right for predinner drinks outside.
Ibiza on the Brain
For when the girls trip finally makes it out of the group chat. A sleek bathing suit plus an airy cotton drop-waist skirt and micro wedge heels go from morning espresso on the balcony to mint lemonade at the beach bar. Effortlessly chic doesn’t begin to cover it.
From 9-to-9
Summer Fridays are almost here—meaning it’s straight from the office to a corner table for aperitivo hour. A drop-waist skirt offers professional polish with the laid-back sensibility of a Saturday afternoon. In bright red, it’s a pop of color that’s hard to miss.
A Minimal Moment
Sleek staples are anything but boring when paired together. A scoop-neck bodysuit, drop-waist skirt, glove pumps, and a car coat make for a versatile spring uniform.
