A lady like mood swept the spring runways. At the center of it all? The skirt suit, revisited for a modern wardrobe through unique detailing, rich textures, and unexpected cuts that continue to expand the definition of femininity.
Vogue’s Favorite Skirt Sets
Each house offered its own distinct take on the skirt suit—an ensemble that dates back to the late 19th century, where it evolved from the “walking suit”. At Chanel, signature tweed jackets arrived in modern colorways, shrunken and with flower appliqués affixed for detail. These were paired back to thigh-high slit skirts that lent a youthful spirit to the look. At Dior, the iconic bar jacket was reimagined in green sequin tweed, layered over a bow-tie blouse and grounded by a softly ruffled cotton skirt—channeling a sense play while still nodding to the label’s heritage. Meanwhile, at Proenza Schouler, Rachel Scott opened the show with a white set, which turned out to be not just ivory floral jacquard, but the inside of it so “the ‘floats,’ or the little snips of fabric, were exposed,” as Vogue’s Nicole Phelps noted in her review of the show.
Whether you lean minimalist or maximalist, its appeal lies in its versatility. The modern skirt suit balances structure with ease—sophisticated, but never without a sense of personality—and feels entirely in step with 2026 dressing: polished, purposeful, and just a little bit undone, moving seamlessly between your 9-9.
Below, shop Vogue’s edit of skirt suits and discover how to style them.
The Working Set
For a twist on a classic, pair a grey pencil skirt with a cropped, tailored jacket—then introduce color with a flash of red. A hint of silver ensures the look doesn’t read too twee.
The Mix-and-Match Set
Tory Burch interprets the skirt suit as a mix-and-match top and bottom, rich in unexpected detail. Polish is achieved through silhouette—a single-breasted blazer with piped accents, and pencil skirt with a duo of slits—while contrasting prints keep it fresh.
The Modern Minimalist
If your wardrobe leans towards neutrals, embrace ease through artful layering. A structured blazer from Nili Lotan paired with a two-tone cream skirt from Toteme feels quietly directional. A crisp oversized poplin top and mesh flats lend an airy, effortless finish.
The Fringe Detail
Tweed and fringe come alive in Zara’s pink set—a duo ideally elevated with peep toe heels from Toteme and a red accent, courtesy of Lie Studio’s earrings.
The Textured Set
At Proenza Schouler, Scott uses fabric to draw a line between structure and tactility. A reversed ivory floral jacquard set catches the light, creating a luminous foundation for statement accessories.
The Set With Attitude
To offset the skirt set’s inherently ladylike attitude, lean into leather à la Khaite. A black pencil skirt paired with a cropped leather jacket communicates confidence, while a bow-tie poplin blouse softens the look—finish with statement pierced pumps from Tory Burch.
The Modern Twist
The Dior Bar jacket—introduced in 1947, as part of Christian Dior’s “New Look”—endures to this day as a template for designers of the storied French house to iterate on. For spring, Jonathan Anderson evolves the silhouette through material and proportion: loosening the nipped-waist fit and rendering it in sequin tweed for the modern woman. Why not style it, similarly unexpectedly, with an asymmetric short skirt and canvas sneakers?
