Flowy maxi skirts are having a minute right now—here's how to style them for summer 2023
Flowy maxi skirts are giving 'coastal-cowgirl' meets 'cottage-core' and we're sooo here for it

It looks like we'll all be adding flowy maxi skirts to our capsule wardrobes this summer season, as TikTok's obsession with all things coastal-cowgirl continues to dominate our FYPs—here's how to rock the casual, but whimsical look...
Yes, like with the controversial denim maxi skirt and the Y2K era ballet flats, tiered and flowy, white long skirts have been tipped to top the spring/summer trends—paired with everything from tank tops to light knits and either the cool-girl Adidas Sambas or chunky cowboy boots.
Now of course, this style of skirt isn't exactly a new idea, but right now fashion lovers are proving just how versatile and dang cute a long skirt can be—whether you're a lover of cottage-core vibes or are just after a piece that allows you to frolic and look effortlessly beachy in a matter of seconds. Here's how to style this breezy trend...
How to style a flowy maxi skirt
Now, from our copious TikTok scrolling, we've spotted a few key details in the popular long skirt movement. The first being white, tiered skirts—these are proving to be one of the most in-demand styles, thanks to their flattering bell-like shape and gathered detailing.
Poplin and cotton flowy skirts are also having a moment, either soft and casual or heavy, so that they actually swish around you as you walk...
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Shoppers are also snagging long, flowy white dresses which they then layer with knits and shirts for a versatile spring fashion look.
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The beauty of this style of long skirt is that you can dress it up and down easily. You can either pair it with a similar style blouse for a very beachy/ fairy look, or with a blazer and some Emma Chamberlain-approved sunglasses for something a bit more Scandi and chic (that would be very Matilda Djerf of you.)
The same goes for footwear, you can opt for sandals or heels for a more 'old-money' or formal look or pair with your Birkenstock Bostons or sneakers for a more casual and trendy feel.
My Imperfect Life's flowy white skirt edit
So, if you're looking to enter your spring girl era, here are a few flowy skirts and dresses to add to your rotation...
Naomi is a Lifestyle News Writer with the Women's Lifestyle team and has recently earned her Gold Standard diploma in Journalism with the NCTJ. She has a background in design, having studied Illustration at Plymouth University but has taken a leap into the world of journalism after always having a passion for writing. She currently writes pieces on beauty, trends, fashion, and entertainment for GoodTo and My Imperfect Life. She also tests and reviews beauty and skincare products and tries out the latest TikTok hacks for My Imperfect Life.
Before working for Future Publishing’s Lifestyle News team, she worked in the Ad production team. Here she wrote and designed adverts on all sorts of things, which then went into print magazines across all genres. Now, when she isn’t writing articles on celebs, fashion trends, or the newest shows on Netflix, you can find her drinking copious cups of coffee, drawing and probably online shopping.
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