Skirts

Make your Summer wardrobe go the distance, and how? Put the max in your maxi skirt styling. All you need is a sleek black iteration for this exercise in versatility, and we've chosen this All Saints skirt as the staple centerpiece. While it may look like a skinny black stick in the photo, its true-to-life body-con silhouette and go-with-everything vibe allowed us to manipulate it seven different ways. From a feminine spin on chic date night dressing to a bohemian take on music festival wares, just keep clicking to see each outfit — and how to wear this black maxi skirt to perfection!

Spring runways were rife with ladylike flared silhouettes from heavy hitters like Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, and more — now we're honing in on 10 ways to channel the figure-flattering look. These dresses and skirts were made for showing off only our best assets and hiding the areas we're less than thrilled about. Sure, we have a soft spot for sexy body-con clothing, but the fit-and-flare look is practically designed to flatter our shape: it nips in at our smallest point, floats away from our hips, and flatters our stems, showing off their slimmest parts. We can testify: the effect is a universally flattering fit that's feminine and easy to wear off duty or at your desk. We've handpicked 10 of our favorites; just click through to shop.

Celebrities love miniskirts as much as you and I, but as of late they've been lengthening their hemlines to the knees and below. Pencil, poufy, A-line, circle — everyone from Jaime King to Michelle Obama to Nina Garcia and many more have been rocking stylish knee-length skirt ensembles all over the globe. Some are appropriate for the office, others are perfect for a nightclub, while others are more daytime. If you haven't worn a knee-length skirt yet, let these celebrities be your inspiration to start.

There's some romance to the full skirt — it's got a '50s femininity — and this Spring full skirts dominated the runways creating hourglass figures on the leanest of models. Louis Vuitton presented pastel-colored lace and organza skirts. Rochas channeled simple yet classic, '60s-inspired styles. Jil Sander featured a sheer, lavender and mint green gingham full skirt. Dolce & Gabbana spiced up the runway with bombshell silhouettes. The shape is actually quite versatile: wear it with a slouchy tee and strappy sandals, a crisp button-down and pumps, or a silk tank and booties, depending on your mood and the occasion. Ready to try one out? Shop our picks!

Ali Larter, Kate Bosworth, and Michelle Monaghan were all on the same fashion wavelength when they left the house wearing skirts for a day of running errands in LA. Ali chose a flirty tie-dye miniskirt, which she toughened up with a leather jacket; Michelle wore a ladylike floral midi skirt with amazing Chloé wedges; and Kate took her mint maxi skirt to sporty lengths when she paired it with high-top sneakers. Three totally different looks, all fabulous. Step inside for a closer look at these three ladies in their springy skirt outfits.

Ladylike skirts are blooming up everywhere this season, thanks to designers like Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and Derek Lam. And now that Spring has sprung, we've been spotting celebrities translating the trend into their stylish ensembles. Michelle Williams was spotted in a chic Jason Wu leather pencil skirt and striped top, while FLOTUS Michelle Obama opted to pair a J.Crew mint green skirt with a gold Michael Kors sweater and heels. If pencil skirts are too fitted for your taste, try out fuller knee-length silhouettes or skirts with pretty pleat details. The key is to not go too short or skimpy. Want to find your perfect ladylike skirt? Just shop our top 15 picks in the slideshow now.