The Only 7 Maxi Skirt Outfits Fashion Editors Are Wearing This Summer

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Maxi skirts are one of those pieces that can go very right or very wrong. Styled well, they're elegant, cool, and effortlessly chic. Styled poorly, they lean into "I got lost at a music festival in 2012." The difference comes down to proportion, fabric, and the pieces you pair them with.

Here are seven ways to wear a maxi skirt this summer that feel current.

1. With a Cropped Top

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This is the golden ratio of maxi-skirt styling: long on the bottom, short on the top. A fitted cropped tee, tank, or knit balances the volume of a floor-length skirt. The crop doesn't need to be extreme just enough to show a sliver of waist.

Bandeau Crop Top

Boho Maxi Skirt

2. With a Fitted Tank and Belt

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Tuck a ribbed tank into your maxi skirt and add a thin leather belt at the waist. This creates a defined silhouette that prevents the "column of fabric" effect. Works especially well with A-line maxi skirts.

Rib Scoop Neck Cotton Tank

Drop Waist Maxi Skirt

3. With a Button-Down, Front-Tucked

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A crisp white or striped button-down with the front tucked and the back left out. This gives the look some structure and creates a relaxed, editorial vibe. Roll the sleeves and add mules.

Striped Button Down

Linen Straight Maxi Skirt

4. With a Denim Jacket

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For cooler summer evenings, throw a cropped denim jacket over a fitted top and maxi skirt. The cropped length of the jacket plays well against the length of the skirt. Keep the jacket unbuttoned.

Boxy East-West Cropped Denim Jacket

Cotton Linen Wrap Maxi Skirt

5. With a Simple Tee (The Fool-Proof Version)

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A plain white or black tee tucked into a printed or solid maxi skirt with flat sandals. This is the outfit you can put together in two minutes when you need to look good but have no time to think.

Cotton Slub Crewneck T-Shirt

Linen Blend Column Maxi Skirt

6. With a Knit Bralette (For Weekends)

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If your maxi skirt has a high waist, a knit bralette top can work for casual weekends, pool days, or vacation. Add a lightweight kimono or cover-up when you need more coverage.

Paisley Satin Bandana Tube Top

Soft Denim Maxi Skirt

7. With a Matching Top

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A co-ord set in the same fabric and print eliminates all styling decisions. Matching maxi skirt sets in linen, cotton, or satin are everywhere this summer and look polished with zero effort.

Floral Matching Maxi Skirt Set

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