Tuesday, June 6, 2023

50 Of The Best Mini Skirts (& Skorts) For Baring A Little Leg

Legs, it's been quite a while since we've seen you. Our uniform for the last few months may have consisted of jeans, trousers, leggings, or even maxi skirts perfect for transitional dressing, but summer is here, and covered-up hemlines are about to be shaken up. We're swapping our cold-weather staples for some leg-bearing treasures, and the mini skirt is the perfect place to start.

While some mini skirt styles are for the bold (think: low-rise micro mini skirts), there are many universally wearable and flattering styles, including a-line or wrap cuts and denim or cargo constructions. Plus, there are plenty of options appropriate for the office, late-night dinners, beach days, and more. You won't even have to abandon your miniskirt if you need to take a hot girl walk or play a game of tennis, thanks to the return of the activewear-friendly mini skort. The best miniskirts also have more year-round appeal than meets the eye. Once fall hits, you can pair them with tights and a trench coat for a street-style-ready look.

So now that we've convinced you of its styling prowess and versatility, click on to see some of the best mini skirts (and skorts) — and to scoop them up before summer is in full swing.

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Intimately Micro Mini Half Slip Skirt


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Intimately Micro Mini Half Slip Skirt, $, available at Free People

Reformation Eva Linen Skort


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Reformation Eva Linen Skort, $, available at Reformation

WDIRARA Low Waist Button Mini Cargo Denim Skirt


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WDIRARA Low Waist Button Mini Cargo Denim Skirt, $, available at Amazon

Abercrombie & Fitch Belted Menswear Mini Skort


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Abercrombie & Fitch Belted Menswear Mini Skort, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch

Lululemon 15" Pace Rival Mid-Rise Skirt


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Lululemon 15" Pace Rival Mid-Rise Skirt, $, available at Lululemon

Quince 100% Washable Silk Mini Skirt


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Quince 100% Washable Silk Mini Skirt, $, available at Quince

Wit & Wisdom 'Ab'Solution V-Yoke Denim Skirt


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Wit & Wisdom 'Ab'Solution V-Yoke Denim Skirt, $, available at Nordstrom

Maeve Magic Fabric Mini Skirt


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Maeve Magic Fabric Mini Skirt, $, available at Anthropologie

Eloquii Seam Detail Mini Skirt


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Eloquii Seam Detail Mini Skirt, $, available at Eloquii

Outdoor Voices The Exercise 3" Skort


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Outdoor Voices The Exercise 3" Skort, $, available at Outdoor Voices

Agnes Orinda Denim Detachable Tie Button Front Mini Skirt


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Agnes Orinda Denim Detachable Tie Button Front Mini Skirt, $, available at Target

Zara High-Waisted Short Skirt


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Zara High-Waisted Short Skirt, $, available at Zara

Los Angeles Apparel Tennis Skirt


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Los Angeles Apparel Tennis Skirt, $, available at Los Angeles Apparel

Lane Bryant Denim Mini Skirt


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Lane Bryant Denim Mini Skirt, $, available at Lane Bryant

Girlfriend Collective Moss Sport Skort


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Girlfriend Collective Moss Sport Skort, $, available at Girlfriend Collective

Farm Rio White Summer Garden Mini Skirt


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Farm Rio White Summer Garden Mini Skirt, $, available at Farm Rio

Hosbjerg Klume Metallic Skirt


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Hosbjerg Klume Metallic Skirt, $, available at Free People

Madewell Dobby Smocked Mini Skirt


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Madewell Dobby Smocked Mini Skirt, $, available at Madewell

Tory Sport Tech Twill Ruffle Golf Skort



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Tory Sport Tech Twill Ruffle Golf Skort, $, available at Shopbop

Steve Madden Cam Skirt


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Steve Madden Cam Skirt, $, available at Revolve

GAUGE81 Himeji Tie-Waist Silk Mini Skirt


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GAUGE81 Himeji Tie-Waist Silk Mini Skirt, $, available at Matches

Puppets and Puppets Pink Michael Stars Edition Miniskirt


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Puppets and Puppets Pink Michael Stars Edition Miniskirt, $, available at SSENSE

Urban Outfitters Grace Knit Mini Skort


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Urban Outfitters Grace Knit Mini Skort, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Lisa Says Gah Lily Quilt Skirt


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Lisa Says Gah Lily Quilt Skirt, $, available at Lisa Says Gah

Aerie Ruched Rib Mini Skirt


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Aerie Ruched Rib Mini Skirt, $, available at Aerie

H&M Denim Mini Skirt


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H&M Denim Mini Skirt, $, available at H&M

Avec Les Filles Mini Skort


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Avec Les Filles Mini Skort, $, available at Anthropologie

Gap Linen-Cotton Mini Skort


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Gap Linen-Cotton Mini Skort, $, available at Gap

Lulus Totally Sensational Black Color Block Bodycon Mini Skirt


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Lulus Totally Sensational Black Color Block Bodycon Mini Skir, $, available at Lulus

Mango Crossed Denim Mini-Skirt


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Mango Crossed Denim Mini-Skirt, $, available at Mango

& Other Stories Tweed Mini Skirt


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& Other Stories Tweed Mini Skirt, $, available at & Other Stories

Torrid Mini Super Soft Button-Up Skirt


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Torrid Mini Super Soft Button-Up Skirt, $, available at Torrid

BP. Pleated Knit Tennis Skirt


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BP. Pleated Knit Tennis Skirt, $, available at Nordstrom

ASOS DESIGN Curve Satin Mini Skirt


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ASOS DESIGN Curve Satin Mini Skirt, $, available at ASOS

Banana Republic Tessa Cotton-Linen Mini Skirt


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Banana Republic Tessa Cotton-Linen Mini Skirt, $, available at Banana Republic

Uniqlo Slit Mini Skirt


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Uniqlo Slit Mini Skirt, $, available at Uniqlo

Boden Textured A-Line Mini Skirt


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Boden Textured A-Line Mini Skirt, $, available at Boden

Miss Selfridge Denim Micro Mini Skirt


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Miss Selfridge Denim Micro Mini Skirt, $, available at ASOS

MESHKI Celine A-Line Extreme Rib Mini Skirt


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Meshki Celine A-Line Extreme Rib Mini Skirt, $, available at Meshki

For Love & Lemons Sullivan Mini Skirt


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For Love & Lemons Sullivan Mini Skirt, $, available at For Love & Lemons

Citizens of Humanity Beatnik Mini Skirt


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Citizens of Humanity Beatnik Mini Skirt, $, available at Free People

PrettyLittleThing Abstract Floral Tassel Hem Wrap Mini Skirt


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PrettyLittleThing Abstract Floral Tassel Hem Wrap Mini Skirt, $, available at PrettyLittleThing

LA Hearts Elena Mini Skirt


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LA Hearts Elena Mini Skirt, $, available at PacSun

MIAOU Satin Micro Mini Skirt


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Miaou Satin Micro Mini Skirt, $, available at SSENSE

City Chic Summer Ditsy Skirt


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City Chic Summer Ditsy Skirt, $, available at City Chic

English Factory Tailored Mini Skirt


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English Factory Tailored Mini Skirt, $, available at Anthropologie

Superdown Livia Lace Skirt


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Superdown Livia Lace Skirt, $, available at Revolve

Wild Fable Asymmetrical Ruffle Hem Mini Skirt


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Wild Fable Asymmetrical Ruffle Hem Mini Skirt, $, available at Target

Pull&Bear Curved Hem Satin Mini Skirt


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Pull&Bear Curved Hem Satin Mini Skirt, $, available at ASOS

EDIKTED Zizi Pleat Miniskirt


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edikted Zizi Pleat Miniskirt, $, available at Nordstrom

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The Biggest Bridal Fashion Trends For 2023 Include Party Dresses & Feathers

This year, wedding fashion is taking a turn for the glamorous. As evidenced by the New York Bridal Fashion Week lineups — presented back in 2022 — casual slip dresses and minimalist suits are being traded for can’t-miss trends that give brides-to-be their main character moment.

This year, the glittering styles and over-the-top silhouettes are getting even bigger. Think: opera gloves, high-neck styles, party-ready fabrics, and ultra-high slits that make up for the minimalist stint we’ve witnessed since the pandemic put a temporary stop on large ceremonies and celebrations and gave rise to micro-weddings and elopements.

Ahead, take a look at some of the most exciting trends walking down the aisle this year.

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High-Neck Gowns

While turtlenecks bring to mind fall essentials, rather than wedding wear, this year, brides will be adopting this high-neck silhouette into their aisle style. Designs from brands like Katherine Tash, LaPointe, and Andrew Kwon varied from turtleneck tops to dramatic high-neck halter dresses.

Dresses With Slits

Sure, sultry slits have been a staple of bridal fashion for years. But, if Bridal Fashion Week’s lineups are any indication, they’re about to get even more risqué, with designers like Dana Harel and Alexandra Grecco showcasing thigh-high slits that are anything but subtle.

Party Frocks

You’ve already heard of versatile bridal mini dresses that can take brides from the altar to the reception. Now, designers are incorporating even more party-ready elements. Take, for example, the latex draped dress by Houghton, the iridescent gown by Nadia Manjarrez, or the flouncy bubble skirt at Lela Rose.

Long Sleeves

As bridal trends take a turn for the dramatic, it’s only natural that sleeves are becoming longer and more voluminous, giving brides an elegant, timeless look. Designers like Anne Barge, Honor, and Theia took on the classic silhouette this season.

Feather Detailing

With party dressing becoming a ready-to-wear trend, it was about time that feathers also joined the bridal realm. Designers like LaPointe, Houghton, and Eloquii explored the airy embellishment in unexpected ways on modern pieces like sheer blazers, crop tops, and pants.

Opera Gloves

Bridgerton’s impact on bridal fashion has been strong, with Regency-era styles like corsets appearing on wedding dresses in seasons past. So it was only natural that opera gloves would follow. This time, designers offered modern takes with sheer fabrics, beaded embellishments, and fingerless versions that made the accessory look anything but costume-like. See: Badgley Mischka, who presented a “something blue” pair, and Sophie et Voila’s leather version.

Drop Waist

A staple of the 1920s, drop waist gowns are making their way into the 2020s, especially in the bridal fashion landscape. Brands like Sophie et Voila, Houghton, and Julie Vino are reimagining the lower waist silhouettes through corsets and loose-fitting styles that are anything but passé.

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The best bra can look and feel different for different people. But the most common features are comfort and support. However, many traditional underwire bras can uncomfortably dig into our torsos, and some bralettes offer little to no support. And for whatever reason, we tolerate this when what we really deserve is to own a bra that does it all and makes us feel good. That’s where empowering and size-inclusive intimates brand Eby steps in with a solution.

This month, Eby released its new innovative bra called The Only Bra with the intention of it being the only bra you’ll ever need. This bra-meets-bralette creation is wireless and seamless — immediate green flags that point to it being a great everyday bra. So when Eby reached out to me to test out its new product, I had no qualms about trying it (for my own bra journey and all of yours too).

Read on to learn about the unique features of this Eby seamless bra, my honest review of it, and why I think it’s one of the best T-shirt bras I’ve tried.

The Only Bra, $64

The Only Bra Features

In its first iteration, The Only Bra is available in sizes 32A through 40E, which are broken down into 10 options between XS and XLDD. It’s currently available in two colorways — classic black and dusty rose. They retail for $64 each, or $58 for subscribers.

The material is a super-soft, lightweight nylon-spandex blend. The seamless bralette is wireless yet it still offers underwire support. How? There’s a strip of silicon-flocked “softwire” that acts as an underwire sans metal. The raised silicone strip is placed on the front band in a fluid line under the natural curve of our underboobs.

The bra cups also don’t feature any wire (nor boning nor seams nor heavy padding). The plunging neckline allows the cups to not only have a teardrop shape that doesn’t cut off or dig into your chest but also perfectly mold to your shape.

The side wings are also unique in that they have a 3D support layer (that resembles fish gils to me) between two flexible layers of fabric that mold to your torso and comfortably adjust to your every move. Then there are the traditional bra features, such as adjustable straps and hook-and-eye closures, that aren’t typically found in bralettes, meaning we get the best of both worlds for the perfect fit.

The Only Bra Review

I was given a sample of the black Only Bra, and I was immediately in awe of the material. It’s so soft and silky. And while the paper-thin fabric looks and feels delicate, it’s actually pretty sturdy and durable. It’s also very flexible: I can fold and roll it all up in any direction without denting the lightly padded cups. Plus, there are small slits on the inside of the bra, where the pads can be removed if desired. I also really like that the silicon-flocked softwire has a velvety finish. It’s not like the rubbery silicone I’m used to finding on slip-proof undergarments or shapewear that stick to and dig into my skin.

When I tried on The Only Bra, it felt like a second skin (with some extra, much-appreciated support) because of how thin and flexible the fabric is. Thanks to its wireless and seamless structure, it seamlessly glides over my skin. And since the removable cups don’t end at the very edge of the neckline, it doesn’t push into my boobs and give that undesired bra line or boob spillage look. The cups are also super-thin yet thick enough that I don’t find myself being self-conscious about whether or not my nipples are poking through my shirts.

So far, I’ve worn my bra for everything from working in the office to taking long car rides to running errands, and it’s been suitable for everything. It’s offered me comfort all day long, and you better believe that I didn’t have any stubborn, red bra lines branded into my skin when I took it off. I did notice that when I sat, the front underband sometimes flipped up over itself, but the material is so thin that I could barely feel it, and it wasn’t visible through my shirts.

I will say that since it’s a plunging V-neckline, the tops of the cups are higher than most of my bras. This meant that when I wore a tank top with a lower, wider neckline, the bra peeked out. That’s the sole reason why I wouldn’t say this is the only bra you’ll ever need. But it’s also why I can confidently say it’s one of the best T-shirt bras, especially for summer. It’s super-lightweight, offering support without hard wiring and a seamless structure that doesn’t show through shirt material.

We’re not in the business of gatekeeping, so I want you all to know that this bra is unlike most — in the best ways — and is going to be my go-to bra throughout the summer (and beyond). And I think you’d like it too (especially with 20% off your $100 Eby order!)

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