1. Tibi ‘Katia’ Cotton Skirt

Structured skirts like this pastel Tibi number hit all of the right notes for summer. The A-line silhouette is perfect for working a ladylike look and the inverted box pleats add a sense of structure to the overall design. Work a fresh summer look by teaming this skirt with a white tank top and neutral accessories.

2. Topshop Fit and Flare Scuba Skirt

This Topshop skirt has a flirty, flared silhouette. It’s made from scuba-style fabric and features structured paneling and ruffled details at the hem. It’s a playful take on the classic black mini skirt and would look great teamed with a button-down blouse and ballet flats for a smart daytime look.

3. River Island Structured Skater Skirt

Barely-there, neutral colours are a popular choice for summer. This light pink skirt from River Island comes in an on-trend structured skater style. Wear it with slouchy t-shirts and sneakers for a casual look or dress it up with a pretty blouse and patent shoes.

4. Dorothy Perkins Denim Midi Skirt

Denim is perfect for working a relaxed, everyday look. This structured denim skirt from Dorothy Perkins features large box pleat details. The longer length of the skirt is also great for working a demure summertime look. Team it with a basic tank top, strappy sandals, and floppy fedora for an effortlessly cool outfit.

5. Topshop Asymmetric Hem Jacquard Skirt

Ruffled hemlines are a trend that we’ve seen trickle down from the designer runways. This Topshop skirt features a structured asymmetrical ruffled hemline and comes in a playful multicoloured pattern. Team this flirty skirt with a plain t-shirt, oversized sunglasses, and slide-on sandals for easy summer dressing.

6. Carven Taffetta Skirt

This sky blue skirt from Carven has a lightly structured feel to it. It’s designed to sit at the smallest part of your waist, making it perfect for teaming with summer’s must have crop tops. Play up the pastel colour of the skirt by teaming it with soft white and neutral tops, and add some metallic accessories for extra drama.

7. Topshop Clean Wrap Scuba Skirt

Wrap-effect skirts have been enjoying popularity lately, and they look great when made in structured fabrics. This Topshop skirt is made from a scuba-style fabric and features a diagonal wrap detail to the front. It’s smart and understated, and would look great dressed up or down for the summer months.

8. J.W. Anderson Structured Skirt

This J.W. Anderson skirt comes in a fashion-forward structured design. It has a high-low design with a knee-length structured panel to the front and a shorter hemline at the back. Crisp, all-white outfits are perfect for summer so team this skirt with a plain white top and neutral accessories for a chic minimalist look.

9. Topshop Aztec Mono Lantern Skirt

Monochrome patterns are still a top trend. This Topshop skirt features an intricate black and white geometric pattern. It also comes in a structured lantern silhouette. Wear it with fitted singlets and sandals in summer and cropped jackets and boots when the temperature drops.

From boxy pleats to origami-inspired designs, structured skirts are your go-to pieces for polished summertime dressing. Just team them with a basic top and you’re good to go. Which of these structured skirts would you like to see in your wardrobe?