Somewhere along the way, miniskirts got a bad rap. Their hemlines were deemed too high for certain ages [1], inappropriate for certain settings, and too hard to pull off. We beg to differ. It's all about how you wear them. While sky-high heels and a tiny top would make it a trickier look for most of us, there are about a hundred different ways to style the piece that make it look downright chic. Stick to mostly modest heels, polished pumps, or flats (of any kind) and pair the look with a chunky sweater, t-shirt, or top that provides enough coverage to balance it out, and you might be surprised just how many places you can wear the skirt — maybe even to the office. Read on for 22 examples, and pin them away to inspire you!

With a preppy twist.

Balanced with an oversize top.

With a sweet sweater and cool flats.

With a crop top and sneakers.

With girlie pleats and heels.

With a pretty top and simple flats.

With punky boots.

With a matching jacket and leg-elongating boots.

With a crisp white top and Summer sandals.

With trainers and a chic overcoat.

With a bomber and heels for balance.

Simply with a tee and flats.

With a sophisticated button-down and cool-girl sneakers.

As a suit set.

Shredded, with funky boots.

With a sweater, tucked in.

In a fun print, with playful oxfords.

Dressed up with a collared shirt and pumps.

With a chunky sweater and Chelsea boots.

Topped with a chic coat and finished with chunky heels.

With a t-shirt, a printed jacket, and block heels.

With a structured top and ankle boots.