When it comes to warm (read: hot) weather dressing, less is definitely more. Itty bitty tube tops, daisy dukes, slinky slip dresses — if it can keep me cool, I'm into it. Taking this into account, summer 2019 mini skirts are currently topping my shopping list thanks to their uber short hemline and breezy nature. Paired with a lightweight crop top and some comfy sandals, they'll keep me looking and feeling chilled out all season long.
It's worth mentioning that current mini skirt offerings are also really, really good and will make any outfit trendy AF. From denim offerings boasting tie-dye patterns to animal print galore to silky floral options, the range of styles is mindbogglingly rad. Plaid is also having a moment right now, so channel your inner Cher Horowitz and snag yourself a checked mini. I'd suggest getting a few styles with killer prints to pair with those white and black tees you already have in your closet for effortlessly cool dressing, as well as a standard denim option to wear with literally whatever. Below, I rounded up 20 of the best options on the market right now in every cut, print, textile, and style. They bring a whole new meaning to short and sweet.
Ink Spill
Tie-dye, but in grayscale form. This skirt is edgy, unexpected, and could pair with half the items in your closet.
Scale It Back
A style that can transition from day to night seamlessly and still look fierce AF.
Orange Crush
This skirt boasts an almost neon orange base color and is sure to turn major heads.
The Cat's Meow
The zip-up closure, the orange cheetah — it's all so good! This is one of those skirts to pair with your plain tees and look beyond cool in.
Barbie World
Between the metallic purple color and the ruffled hemline, this skirt screams '80s.
Starry Eyed
Like a miniature wearable galaxy.
Cherry Baby
If the flamenco dancer emoji wanted to switch up her look every now and then and go for a skirt, this is the one she would choose.
Tough Stuff
For some reason, the utility belt on this skirt complements its acid green snakeskin print so well and gives it a punky, powerful feel.
Sweet Thing
Doesn't this skirt look like it's been colored with Glossier's Cloud Paint blush?! I love its soft, romantic vibe.
Big Bloom
If California's super bloom was an asymmetrical skirt.
Tell Me About It, Stud
Thanks to its jagged studding detail, this skirt looks rock 'n roll through and through.
All Tied Up
Fresh, crisp, and perfect for those fancier summer brunches.
Wild Thing
Because you can never have too many leopard print anythings.
Animal Instinct
Calling all animal lovers! This skirt is a wearable African safari and boasts the most delicate appeal.
Blue Jean Baby
Check Mate
Gingham is one of the most quintessentially summery prints around, so why not get a ruffled skirt cut from it?
Coming Up Daisies
Flower power at its most subtle.
Clueless
Cher and Dionne would approve.
Rock On
Tie-dye leather is evidently a thing, which, what?! While I don't understand how it's done, I definitely know I love it.
That '70s Show
This flower print boasts an almost psychedelic quality and looks beyond cute in A-line form.
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