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 over 14 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. 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 currently holds the title of Associate Director of Fashion News (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Kate and Meghan stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible.