Midi Skirts

Midi skirts for the office and after hours

A midi skirt ends somewhere between the knee and the ankle, which is why it suits so many settings. Forcast midi skirts run in sizes 4 to 18 and are cut for women who want one skirt to carry a morning meeting through to dinner without a change.

Which midi skirt to choose

For a corporate office, a fitted pencil style such as the Loretta Midi Pencil Skirt or a full pleated skirt gives the most polished line. A-line skirts in ponte or knit, like the Janice A-Line Ponte Skirt, are easier to sit and move in and suit business casual dress codes. Satin and printed panel skirts carry seasonal colour and are the pick for evenings, while a linen midi with a simple top is the relaxed weekend version. Column and wrap shapes sit between the two.

What to wear with a midi skirt

Tuck a button-up shirt into a pleated or pencil midi for office hours and add a blazer for meetings. A fine knit or a fitted long-sleeve top balances a fuller skirt. Heels lengthen the line and a flat loafer or ankle boot keeps it grounded. Look through work tops and jackets and blazers for the top half.

Fabric and fit

Suiting blends with a little stretch and ponte hold a pencil or A-line shape and recover after a day of sitting. Satin drapes and catches the light, linen breathes in warmer months, and knit skirts are the softest option of the group. Pleated styles need room in the fabric to fall well, so they read fuller through the hip than a column shape.

How to shop

Waist and hip measurements decide the fit, so check the size guide if you sit between two sizes. For other lengths, see maxi skirts or the full range of skirts.