How to Style a Maxi Skirt

Cast your mind back to the ‘60s and ‘70s, when maxi skirts were all the rage. They came to prominence during the boho era before undergoing a sleek and silky revival in the 1990s. In the last decade, maxi skirts have grown in popularity even more, with more women embracing these longer skirts to add elegance and volume to their wardrobes year-round. 

Read on for tips from our stylists on how to style a maxi skirt for any season and any occasion, from whimsical winter wandering to summer garden parties.

Maxi skirts are long skirts with hems that either reach the floor or sit just above it. They come in all shapes and fabrics, from voluminous accordion pleats to silky figure-hugging textures that exude sophistication.

Where Can You Where a Maxi Skirt?

Given their broad fashion history, you can wear a maxi skirt to nearly any occasion, come rain or sun! Embrace the original boho style and layer your maxi skirt with a tassel suede handbag and denim jacket for a fun, care-free look. Or, ramp up the glam and accessorise a long skirt that clings in all the right places with sparkly jewellery. 

Traditionally, longer skirts and dresses have been categorised as formal or occasionwear. But in the modern day, the maxi length has become a go-to for a laid-back yet trendy look. 

You know how much we love a colourful pattern at Joe Browns, and our maxi skirt designs are no exception! From fancy florals perfect for spring to loud and bold colour block stripes for the winter, all your adorned maxi needs layering with is a plain white tee, soft cardigan, and statement pumps for a casual outfit you’ll feel confident in time and time again.

Moving into the evenings, you can really have some fun with your long skirts. We’re thinking a sequin-embellished maxi skirt paired with chunky gold heeled sandals, a halterneck top, and statement dangly earrings. It’s a look that’ll catch attention for all the right reasons!

We’re also loving how many maxi skirts we’re spotting wedding guests wearing. Whether you’re there for the full day in a gorgeous, tiered maxi skirt or heading to the evening celebrations in a full and long vintage skirt, these pieces have playful elegance and versatility in abundance. You can dress a maxi skirt up even more with a fitted blazer and swish of lipstick or add the glamour with a statement velvet waistcoat.

Embrace the retro spirit by styling your embroidered jeans with a graphic tee. The t-shirt will bring individuality, and the embroidery will keep the outfit looking stylish and unique. 

For feminine flair, choose a t-shirt with a vibrant floral design and an empowering slogan. Alternatively, give it a rock 'n' roll edge with a vintage or music-inspired print.

You'll want to co-ordinate your colours for a cohesive look. If the embroidery on your jeans is colourful, choose a tee that picks up on some of those colours. Alternatively, go for something versatile, like khaki material or a black and white print.

Whether your style is boho, country, or vintage, embroidered jeans and western boots are the perfect partners for a statement outfit.

The rugged aesthetic of the western boots contrasts beautifully with the exquisite embroidery for a blend of rustic charm and feminine flair.

This pairing works for any event, whether you're going for a casual everyday look or a western-inspired occasion outfit.

Tuck a flowy boho blouse into a pair of flared embroidered jeans and finish with some suede ankle boots for a festival-ready ensemble.

Or elevate the look with a tailored blazer and some long western boots for an outfit that's both modern and chic.

Embrace the retro spirit by styling your embroidered jeans with a graphic tee. The t-shirt will bring individuality, and the embroidery will keep the outfit looking stylish and unique. 

For feminine flair, choose a t-shirt with a vibrant floral design and an empowering slogan. Alternatively, give it a rock 'n' roll edge with a vintage or music-inspired print.

You'll want to co-ordinate your colours for a cohesive look. If the embroidery on your jeans is colourful, choose a tee that picks up on some of those colours. Alternatively, go for something versatile, like khaki material or a black and white print.