The Top 3 Affordable Skirt Trends of the Year

last updated 13 July 2023

Inflation is up, and my clothing budget is down. As much as I'd like to splurge on designer pieces, I want to get more bang for my buck and stick to under-$100 pieces this summer. Luckily, brands such as H&M, Zara, and Mango know exactly what I want: on-trend skirts with reasonable price tags.

As far as I'm concerned, there are three main skirt trends to know about this year: A-line midis (á la Prada), rib-knit maxis, and tennis minis. This trio of trends should cover you for almost any activity this summer, from beach picnics to date nights. Scroll down to shop my favorite affordable skirt trends.

1. A-Line Midi Skirts

Zara

Denim Skirt

Zara never seems to get it wrong.

H&M

A-Line Cotton Skirt

I'd also style this perfect skirt with ballet flats.

Mango

Pleated Midi Skirt

This gives me major Prada vibes.

H&M

A-Line Skirt

Florals for summer? Groundbreaking.

2. Ribbed-Knit Maxi Skirts

H&M

Ribbed Pencil Skirt

This $18 price tag is calling my name.

Mango

Cable Knit Skirt

How cute is this peach color?

H&M

Rib-Knit Skirt

Yet another winner from H&M.

Free People

Golden Hour Maxi Skirt

You already know Free People is all over the maxi skirt trend.

3. Tennis Miniskirts

H&M

A-Line Jersey Skirt

Tennis, anyone?

Varley

Clarendon Striped Pleated Stretch-Twill Tennis Skirt

This is absolutely cute enough to wear when there's no tennis court in sight.

Outdoor Voices

Freeform 3" Skirt

I love the '70s vibes of this skirt.

H&M

A-Line Jersey Skirt

You can't beat this $10 price tag.

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Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.