Perfect for summer nights sipping Aperol spritz’s on outside tables in the Mediterranean – or indeed, in Soho – the maxi skirt and pointed boots combo is sultry yet low-key, sensual yet vibe-y. The best maxi skirts for this look? Minimalist column skirts, in black or chocolate brown. “The sleek style harks back to the ’90s, with Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy being the ultimate muse,” wrote Italian Vogue’s Laura Tortora at the tail-end of last year. And if it’s especially hot? Opt for a skirt with a slit, as above.
Denim mini + cowboy boots
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I mean, it doesn’t get more classic than this, does it? Go for a flouncy denim skirt like the above or make like Sienna Miller and opt for the ripped mini and beaten-up vintage cowboy boots combo. Either way, it’s a failsafe formula. And cowboy boots have never been more on-trend. “No longer reserved for rounding up cattle in Wyoming, cowboy boots are the Americana staple popping up on fashion girls across the globe,” wrote Olivia Allen last month. “Thanks to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter era and Bella Hadid’s commitment to a horse-girl summer, the Western silhouette has line-danced right off the ranch and onto the feet of the fashion set.”
Lace skirt + brown boots
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Slips, ruffles and lace slips – essentially anything that could be found in your nan’s underwear draw – has become a favourite among the fashion set this summer. “Think frilly briefs, white cotton nighties and embroidered tights that would once have been concealed beneath a floral tea dress and homespun cardi, but are now being exposed in daylight hours,” wrote Emma Spedding earlier this month. As with anything pretty, though, the lace skirt or slip looks great when toughened up with a pair of brown boots, whether big and chunky or, if you’re feeling brave enough, something a bit more piratey à la Kate Moss.
