Once the weather turns balmy, my outfit rotation revolves around a steady cycle of midi and maxi skirts. Why? Because staying stylish and cool is non-negotiable - especially when my morning commute involves squeezing into a stifling tube carriage and doing everything possible to arrive at the office looking fresh, not flustered. So, when I spotted that M&S’s spring drop featured a breezy cotton midi, I - along with plenty of fashion insiders - rushed to snap up this warm-weather staple before it flew off the online shelves.
Made from 100% lightweight, breathable cotton, the M&S Bubble Hem Skirt instantly caught my eye during a recent M&S browse - largely due to its striking red colourway. But while its bold hue commanded my attention, it’s the bubble skirt hemline that truly stole the show, nodding to the style-set-approved '80s trend making a comeback for 2025. Embraced by high-fashion designers like Khaite and Simone Rocha, and celebrated by high street retailers with mini and poofy maxis, this trend is practically everywhere, quickly becoming a staple in countless fashion insiders' wardrobes.
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But as with any Marks and Spencer favourite - there’s more. The M&S skirt comes as part of a set, paired with the matching Bubble Hem Puff Sleeve Top, made from the same lightweight cotton and in the same bold red colour way. The best part? The top features bouffant puffed sleeves that truly elevate the two-piece’s theatrically romantic look, adding a trendy and chic touch to an otherwise classic capsule blouse.
The perfect throw-on outfit for off-duty days and evenings out with friends, this set will quickly become your hardest-working wardrobe staple, offering incredible versatility to wear together as a set or separately with other staples. For footwear, let the weather guide your choice - warmer temperatures call for classic black ballet flats (or kitten heels for evening plans), or opt for trainers for a more casual, laid-back vibe.
Shop the matching top below for the ultimate warm-weather style hack you'll reach for season after season.
Shop: M&S Bubble Hem Top
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Emma Richardson is a fashion commerce writer for Grazia. She covers shopping, lifestyle, celebs and anything trending.