Midi Skirts Are the Best Lazy Outfit Trick

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There will always be days where, for whatever reason, getting dressed feels absolutely impossible. If you ask me, usually I’d say that’s what the T-shirt-and-jeans combo is for. But when you've been wearing the same pair three days in a row, you’ve got to find another lazy-day solution — and that’s the midi skirt.

The calf-length style really couldn’t be easier. Given the length, you don’t have to worry about pulling your skirt down all day, and it’s super versatile as far as what it can be paired with, too. Midi skirts can (and will) make even your oldest band merch and your most basic white tees look 100 times more put-together. At least that’s how we saw them styled all summer; for the fall, just add an oversized sweater or a leather jacket and you’re good to go.

Whether your taste leads you to something flared and ruffled or ribbed and fitted, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite midi skirts starting at $50 that will convince you to give this heat-approved, throw-on-and-go option a shot for the office, weekend plans, and everywhere in between.