White pleated linen skirt

FROM: Oasis.

PRICE: £65.

COMMENT: The crisp thick white linen and sophisticated cut give this skirt a touch of class and the black spotty tie belt adds an eye-catching detail.

SUITS: Slim, all heights.

KEY ACCESSORY: Red knit top, £32, Oasis.



Black high-waist zip skirt

FROM: Miss Selfridge.

PRICE: £30.

COMMENT: A key shape for the season, this black cotton pleated skirt will suit for both the office and for a night out, with the zip providing an added twist.

SUITS: All shapes, especially curvy
and pear.

KEY ACCESSORY: Peach cardigan, £28, Miss Selfridge.

Coffee and cream striped skirt

FROM: Warehouse.

PRICE: £50.

COMMENT: A really eye-catching thick cotton skirt, this looks good with a fitted top (try scoop-neck). The bold striped pleats and waist-tie belt give an elegant European impression.

SUITS: Young, leggy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Pink strappy vest, £5, Dorothy Perkins.



Black and white floral skirt

FROM: Dorothy Perkins.

PRICE: £25.

COMMENT: Black and white floral is very this season, and this skirt will go with so many colours, from brights to pastels. Try with tan accessories for a safari feel.

SUITS: All figures.

KEY ACCESSORY: Purple ruched t-shirt, Dorothy Perkins, £10; cream elasticated belt, Primark, £3.



Brown/black silky patterned skirt.

FROM: Next.

PRICE: £35.

COMMENT: Fab for both day and evening, this too has a safari feel, if accessorised as such. Try with a white cotton top for day and a black cami plus beads for evening.

SUITS: All shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: White linen top, £20, Next; elasticated belt, £18, Warehouse.



High-waist black-bow skirt

FROM: Spotlight at Warehouse.

PRICE: £55.

COMMENT: The frothy net underskirt brings great movement and the rich satin gives this skirt a really special appeal, with the bow adding a fun touch.

SUITS: All shapes, especially pear.

KEY ACCESSORY: Yellow ribbed vest, £8, Warehouse.


Styling: Stephanie Smith. Fashion assistant: Katy Palmer. Pictures: Bruce Rollinson.