How to Style a Skirt in Winter: Tights, Jumpers and Boots

In winter you style a skirt with opaque tights, a knit jumper and boots or ankle boots, plus a coat for outdoors. The shorter the skirt, the higher the boot can be, flat boots go with a maxi skirt.

Skirts are often seen as a summer piece. With the right layers you can also wear them in the cold, from a short pleated skirt to a long knitted skirt. Here you will find the basic rules, matching shoes and three outfits.

Which tights go with a skirt in winter?

In winter the tights are part of the outfit. Opaque black tights go with almost any skirt. Tone on tone with the boot or skirt, for example brown with brown boots, connects skirt and shoe into one line.

• Black and opaque. With dark and light skirts and with black boots.
• Brown or skin tone. With skirts in beige, camel or brown and with brown boots.
• Knitted or ribbed. With knitted skirts and chunky jumpers.
• Knee socks over tights. A playful detail with short pleated skirts.

How to style a skirt with a jumper

A knit jumper is the easiest winter partner for a skirt. Tuck wide jumpers loosely into the waistband at the front so the transition between skirt and top stays visible. Short jumpers can simply be worn over it.

A chunky cable knit jumper goes with a short pleated skirt, a slim jumper or a turtleneck with a long knitted skirt. You will find a selection among our knit jumpers and oversized jumpers.

Which shoes go with a skirt in winter?

• Ankle boots. With mini, midi and maxi skirts, with tights in the same colour.
• Knee-high boots. With short skirts and with midi skirts whose hem falls over the boot shaft.
• Western-style boots. With pleated and check skirts for a casual look.
• Lace-up boots. With glitter and cargo skirts, a little sturdier and everyday ready.

You will find styles among our ankle boots and knee-high boots.

Mini, midi and maxi skirts in winter

Mini skirt. With opaque tights, boots and a big jumper you get a balanced ratio: short below, lots of volume on top. A long coat over it makes the look winter ready.

Midi skirt. The easy length for winter. Boots disappear under the hem, and almost any jumper works with it.

Maxi skirt. Wear long skirts with flat ankle boots and a short or tucked-in top so the proportions work. You will find long styles among our maxi skirts and knitted skirts among our knitted skirts.

Which skirt suits winter?

Thicker fabrics such as knit, corduroy, wool blends or denim look more wintery than light cotton. Pleated skirts and check patterns are considered classics in autumn and winter. A light skirt does not have to stay in the wardrobe either: with tights, a jumper and boots it becomes a winter outfit.

If you prefer a skort, everything about it is in our guide skort in winter. For festive occasions, our guide how to style a pleated skirt helps.

Three skirt outfits for winter

Casual. Light pleated skirt, grey cable knit jumper, knee socks over tights and flat boots.

Playful. Pink check pleated skirt, cream jumper and brown western-style boots.

Tone on tone. Long brown knitted skirt, cream turtleneck, brown tights and ankle boots.

Shop the look: skirts & skorts and boots.

Frequently asked questions

How do I style a skirt in winter?

With opaque tights, a knit jumper and boots or ankle boots, plus a coat. Choose the boot height according to the skirt length.

Which shoes go with a skirt in winter?

Ankle boots, knee-high boots and lace-up boots. High boots go with short skirts, flat ankle boots with long skirts.

Can you wear a mini skirt in winter?

Yes, with opaque tights, boots and a big jumper or coat. Knee socks over tights are an extra detail.

Which tights go with a skirt and ankle boots?

Tights in the colour of the ankle boots look calmest, so black with black and brown with brown shoes.

Can you wear a maxi skirt in winter?

Yes. A long skirt in knit or cotton works with flat ankle boots, tights and a short or tucked-in jumper.