I’ve Seen So Many Chic Women Wear This High Street Skirt For Summer – And I’m Planning My Autumn Looks Around It Too

As a fashion writer with an undying love for swishy silhouettes, my ideal summer skirt checklist was pretty straightforward: it needed to be made from a lightweight fabric to catch the breeze with a billowing silhouette for stifling tube journeys, and just the right dose of romantic charm. But now that August has arrived (and heatwaves have gotten more sporadic), my priorities have shifted. Now, I'm officially looking for a transitional hero – something that'll carry me from late summer into the early months of autumn with ease. Happily, I think I've just found one that ticks every box, and more at Free People.

Free People may not have been my first port of call for mid-season pieces, after all, the brand typically leans into boho staples best suited to the height of summer. However, I was pleasantly surprised by its offering of transitional pieces designed to carry you from June through to October. Case in point, the Lowen Midi Skirt – a billowing A-line midi that's as versatile as it is comfortable thanks to its elasticated waistband, soft poplin construction. Free People sells the skirt in a wide array of 15 shades, yes really, including crisp neutrals such as black, white and brown alongside pastels and even a bright red that taps into summer's tomato girl trend.

Styling this skirt is incredibly easy as well. Pair it with white T-shirts or tank tops for a relaxed off-duty formula that will see you through the summer. For dressier occasions, opt for boho chic lace blouses paired with wedge heels or cowboy boots to channel Sienna Miller’s signature style. As the late-summer chill sets in, layer with fine-knit button-up cardigans in muted greys for an academic twist, or throw on a jacket. Uniqlo’s latest zip-up jacket has become a firm favourite among style insiders, and we at Grazia can’t stop singing its praises.

The skirt's calf-skimming length also lends itself well to a variety of footwear options. If you have a last-minute trip to the Med lined up, opt for some sandals (we're fans of this high street pair that looks like the Hermes Oran sandals). Or, if you have no idea what to wear when it's rainy and hot, style the skirt with a pair of biker boots for that effortless cool-girl charm. Come rain or shine, this skirt will see you through the impending transitional period with practicality and ease.

Shop: Free People Skirt

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Emma Richardson is a fashion commerce writer for Grazia. She was previously a fashion and beauty commerce writer for Heat and Closer, and has contributed digital content for a variety of lifestyle brands. Emma finds much of her inspiration in celebrity style, with Sienna Miller often being a major influence, and loves a pair of ballet pumps and a trusted trench coat.