How to wear a skort in winter: with tights, boots and layers

You can wear a skort well in winter: with thick tights, knee high boots or ankle boots and warm layers such as a sweater, knitted vest and short jacket. Because it wears like shorts, it stays easy even in wind and on the bike.

In summer, the skort is a no-brainer: airy, comfortable, done with sandals. As soon as it gets colder, though, many people push it to the very back of the wardrobe, because it is unclear how to make it winter-proof without the outfit looking odd. Here you will find which tights keep you warm, which boots go with it and how to build a harmonious outfit on top with sweater, vest and jacket.

Why the skort works in winter

A skort looks like a skirt but wears like shorts. In winter that is an advantage: you can combine tights and boots as with a skirt, but you do not have to think about stairs, cycling or wind.

How a skort and a skirt differ in detail is explained in the article skort or skirt. You will find a selection in the skorts.

Which skort is suitable for winter?

Not every style is equally winter-friendly. Skorts in firmer fabrics such as denim, corduroy or dense cotton look harmonious with tights and boots, because they carry the weight of the winter pieces.

Light, flowing summer styles can still be worn if there is enough counterweight on top and below. Darker and muted colors such as brown, camel or beige fit more easily into a winter look than very light pastels, even though pink can look deliberately good with a bold sweater. You will find color ideas in the article combining skort colors.

Skort with tights: which ones work in winter?

Whether you feel cold in winter depends on your tights. Rather thick tights keep you much warmer than fine ones and also look calmer with boots.

Black is the safe choice with dark skorts and black boots.
Brown looks softer with camel, beige and brown boots and lets leg and boot merge into one line.
Knitted tights are a particularly warm option and add texture to the outfit, but go mainly with simple styles.

On very cold days, thick leggings under the skort are a good alternative. More on tights colors and combinations is in the guide dress and skirt with tights.

Which boots go with a skort in winter?

Knee high boots. They leave only a small gap between hem and shaft and keep your legs warm. With short skorts this is a harmonious combination.

Ankle boots with a chunky sole. They give the outfit weight at the bottom and make the look more casual. With tights in the tone of the shoes, you still get a continuous line.

Cowboy boots. With a skort in denim or brown they add a relaxed accent.

Where the shaft should end with which skirt length is covered in detail in the article how to style women's boots. You will find the styles in the boots.

What to wear on top with a skort

Sweater. A chunky knit sweater is a natural partner. Because a skort often swings wide, the sweater looks good lightly tucked in at the front, so the waist stays visible. A fine turtleneck sweater also works well.

Vest. A knitted vest over a long sleeve top or a blouse is the lighter alternative for indoors and mild days. There is a selection in the knitted vests.

Jacket. A short jacket that ends at the waist or just below works well, because it does not cover the skort. A long coat also works if it is worn open. More in the winter jackets.

Skort for the holidays and winter evenings

A skort also works for a Christmas party, New Year's Eve or a dinner out. The key is one piece with a little shine or texture, while the rest stays calm. You will find ideas for the work party in the guide Christmas party outfit for women.

Shine: a sequined or satin skort with a simple black sweater and thick tights.
Fine knitwear: a sweater with a glitter thread or a cream turtleneck looks festive with a dark skort without looking overdressed.
Shoes: ankle boots with a small heel or slim knee-high boots go with tights and a short hem.

Three winter outfits with a skort

Tone on tone. Brown skort, brown tights, brown ankle boots and a cream sweater. The outfit looks calm and warm.

Classic. Denim skort, black tights, knee high black boots and a fine turtleneck with a short jacket.

With color. Pink skort with a bold red sweater, thick tights and boots. The contrast turns the summer piece into a deliberate winter outfit. A big scarf goes well with it.

How to build layered looks already in the transitional season is shown in our guide fall outfits for women.

Matching pieces in the shop: women's skirts and women's sweaters.

If you wear a classic skirt, you will find ideas in our guide how to style a skirt in winter.