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

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. Yet with the right layers a skort can be worn well through autumn and winter. Here you will find which tights keep you warm, which boots go with it and how to build a harmonious outfit on top with jumper, vest and jacket.

Why the skort works in winter

A skort looks like a skirt but wears like shorts. In winter that is a real 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 most harmonious with tights and boots, because they carry the weight of the winter pieces.

Light, flowing summer styles can still be worn on if there is enough counterweight on top and below. Darker and muted colours 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 strong jumper. You will find colour ideas in the article combining skort colours.

The right tights

Tights are the most important part of the winter outfit, because they decide whether you feel cold. Opaque, 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 the warmest option and add texture to the outfit, but go best with simple styles.

On very cold days, opaque leggings under the skort are a good alternative. There is a selection in the leggings.

Which boots go with a skort

Knee high boots. They leave only a small gap between hem and shaft and keep your legs warmest. With short skorts this is the most 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, the leg still looks long.

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 wear boots. You will find the styles in the boots and the cowboy boots.

On top: jumper, vest and jacket

Jumper. A chunky knit jumper is the most natural partner. Because a skort often swings wide, the jumper looks best lightly tucked in at the front, so the waist stays visible. You will find matching styles in the oversized jumpers and the roll necks.

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 best, because it does not cover the skort. A long coat also works if it is worn open. More in the winter jackets.

How to use knitwear in layered looks is explained in the article styling and caring for knitwear.

Three winter outfits with a skort

Tone on tone. Brown skort, brown tights, brown ankle boots and a cream jumper. Calm, warm and harmonious.

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

With colour. Pink skort with a bold red jumper, opaque tights and boots. The contrast turns the summer piece into a deliberate winter outfit. A big scarf from the scarves completes the look.

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

Frequently asked questions

Can you wear a skort in winter?

Yes, with opaque tights, boots and warm layers on top. Firmer fabrics such as denim or corduroy fit particularly well into a winter look.

Which tights go with a skort in winter?

Thick, opaque tights keep you warmest. Black is the safe choice, brown goes with light earthy tones and brown boots.

Which shoes do I wear with a skort in winter?

Knee high boots, ankle boots with a chunky sole or cowboy boots. Knee high boots keep you warmest.

Which jumper goes with a skort?

A chunky knit jumper or a fine roll neck. Lightly tucked in at the front, the waist stays visible and the proportions work.

Can I wear leggings under a skort?

Yes, on very cold days opaque leggings are a warm alternative to tights. They look most harmonious with boots that cover the hem of the leggings.

Which jacket goes with a skort?

Ideally a short jacket that ends at the waist and keeps the skort visible. A long coat works if it is worn open.