How to Wear a Miniskirt the Right Way

Updated on 5/31/2016 at 11:10 AM

Somewhere along the way, miniskirts got a bad rap. Their hemlines were deemed too high for certain ages, 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.