SKIRTS

Women's skirts at Naoko Studio are mostly midi lengths in soft knit and fluid viscose, joined by denim for easy days and sequins that catch the light after dark. In autumn a skirt stops being a light partner for sandals and becomes the base of your layers: opaque tights beneath, a thick jumper, a blazer or a shirt tucked in above. Each piece here keeps its femininity when the days get cooler.

What are women's skirts made of?

The skirts are made mainly from knit, viscose and satin, fabrics that drape and move with you. Knit wraps the hips and stretches with every movement, so it handles a long day without a change of clothes. Viscose is light and airy and ripples with each step, which keeps a skirt looking soft even next to a chunky jumper. Satin reflects the light and draws a clear line over the hips: on its own it feels like evening, with a wool polo neck it turns into daywear. Denim, linen and cotton cover the more relaxed side, from a denim midi to a short linen skirt for warm afternoons.

Which skirt length works best in autumn?

Midi is the most practical length in autumn, because it covers the knee, leaves room for the shaft of an ankle boot and looks right under a calf length coat. It helps to keep the hem away from the widest point of the calf: a few centimetres higher or lower and the proportions of the whole look feel calmer. A mini does not have to wait for spring if it gets opaque tights and a longer jumper to balance the short length. A long viscose skirt goes well with Chelsea boots and a short jacket that ends at the waist.

What to wear with a midi skirt on cool days?

A midi skirt is easiest to pair with a shorter, fitted top or a loose jumper tucked in only at the front. A chunky knit next to a smooth skirt creates a lovely contrast of textures, and warm pieces with that kind of weave are in the edit of jumpers and cardigans. For the office, add a jacket with a sharp shoulder line that gives structure to the soft fabric: women's blazers gather the cuts that work best. When you want one continuous line from top to toe, look at co-ord sets, where the skirt comes with a matching top in the same fabric. The colours of the season are burgundy, chocolate brown, bottle green and black with gold accents.

How to wear denim and sequin skirts every day?

A denim skirt looks best in autumn with something soft, because rough denim needs a counterpoint: a cardigan, a jumper in soft fluffy yarn or a viscose shirt. For drinks after work, a white shirt tucked into the waistband is enough, and relaxed or fitted cuts are gathered under shirts and blouses. Sequins do not have to wait for New Year's Eve. A sequin skirt with a chunky polo neck and flat ankle boots is a look for an ordinary evening in town, where the shimmer gets all the attention and the rest stays quiet. On colder nights, a long wool coat from the edit of women's coats covers the sparkle on the way out and reveals it once you arrive.

How to care for knit, satin and sequin skirts?

Skirts keep their shape longest when washed rarely, at a low temperature and turned inside out, and the care label always decides for a specific piece. Knit should be washed at 30 degrees on a gentle cycle and dried flat, because wet knit stretches under its own weight. Viscose and satin are best ironed on the reverse side at a low temperature, ideally through a thin cloth. Sequins and lace should be washed by hand or in a laundry bag and never wrung out.

FAQ

Does a midi skirt work for a petite figure?

Yes, a midi skirt works at any height as long as the length and shoes are chosen well. On a petite figure, choose a skirt that ends just below the knee and pair it with boots in the colour of your tights, which creates one continuous line from waist to feet.

Which tights go with a patterned skirt?

Plain, opaque tights in the background colour of the print or in black suit a patterned skirt best. A thickness of 40 to 60 denier gives an even colour that does not compete with the pattern.

Does a knitted skirt pill?

Any knit can pill where it rubs the most, usually around the hips. Washing it inside out, in a laundry bag and without a high spin reduces the risk. Remove any small bobbles with a fabric shaver rather than pulling them off by hand.

How do you pair a skirt with a coat?

A coat that is clearly longer than the skirt, or a short one that ends at the hips, looks best. A coat of the same length as the skirt blends into it and the look loses its rhythm, so leave at least a few centimetres of difference between the two hems.

Which skirt is the most versatile for autumn?

The most versatile choice for autumn is a midi skirt in knit or viscose in a calm, earthy colour. It suits a jumper and boots during the week, a shirt and blazer at the office and a satin blouse in the evening. It is the best place to start before bolder women's skirts join your wardrobe.