I don’t know if you’ve heard the good news, but midi and maxi skirts are back on trend! Mini skirts used to symbolize the epitome of rebellion, but midi and maxi lengths can be subversive in their own way. Of course, this is echoing previous trends from the 90s, the very trendy Y2K, but in 2024, long skirts are getting a refresh and have solidified themselves as staples in our closets here at Boogzel Clothing. And since they’re here to stay, we’ve put together a guide and tips on how to style long skirts and create different outfits for various aesthetics.

When a new trend emerges, there’s always an initial period where we’re scrambling to figure it out. What do you pair with a long skirt? Is it going to look stupid? When it comes to pairing maxi skirts with tops, the good news is that there are no rules; it all depends on the look you want to create. Generally speaking, there are two main silhouettes here:

• Pairing a maxi skirt with a crop top or a top that’s tucked in emphasizes your waist and creates a classic, vintage look that makes you look taller. The ⅓ proportions are flattering on everyone and they make for a very traditionally feminine look.

• Wearing the maxi skirt with a long, loose top will create a different effect: more modern, more relaxed, and certainly more trendy. Think of it like this: tucking a tight top into a long skirt makes you look elegant, while wearing a loose, long top makes you look cool. Which one would you rather be?

Here are two examples of how you can create different looks with the same midi or maxi skirt by just changing the length of the top:

I know what you’re thinking: conventional wisdom dictates that midi or maxi skirts must be worn with stilettos, or some type of heel, at the very least. Thankfully, in the year of our lord 2024, that’s no longer the case, and midi and maxi skirts can be worn with virtually any shoe your little heart desires. Chunky platforms, loafers, your favorite sneakers, or even combat boots will all create new, exciting, and, why not - experimental outfits. Yes, you can even wear socks with a long skirt. Your mother will hate it - ask me how I know - but the girlies on TikTok will looooove it.

In this new iteration of the trend, we’ve been blessed with tons of options. That can be exciting, or it can be overwhelming. With so many choices, how do you know which style to buy? Is a midi more versatile? Is a maxi skirt a fresher version of the trend?

o If you want something versatile : A lightweight ankle-length plaid skirt – a hit. It’s easy to style for summer with simple white t-shirts and little tops and will be fresh for many seasons.

o If you want something warm : A warm ankle-length skirt made of thicker fabric – less versatile, but a great option for winter and a nice alternative to wearing pants. It’s easily styled with a winter wardrobe.

o If you want something trendy : A pleated midi skirt. Pleated midis have been massively trendy for the past couple of years, especially plaid varieties inspired by kilts. A tartan pleated midi is quintessentially British punk and Vivienne Westwood-inspired.

While we adore a micro mini, a maxi skirt is perfect because it can be worn to school or university and look appropriate, while also matching your aesthetic. We've put together some outfit formulas for your inspiration.

Absolutely! A maxi skirt is perfect for school outfits. It’s feminine, modest enough for an academic setting, and incredibly stylish. It’s the ideal item because it lives at the intersection of trendy and won’t-break-the-school-dress-code, and that doesn’t always happen, so enjoy it fully this upcoming school year.

Oh, were you looking for inspo? Here’s our take on a long skirt lookbook:

Don't be afraid to be creative and incorporate these trends into your wardrobe and into your preferred aesthetic. If you’re stuck on where to buy the season’s hottest items, Boogzel Clothing is your one-stop-shop for plaid midi skirts, maxi skirts, and pleated midi skirts.