How to Style a Knitted Skirt: Tops, Shoes and Outfits

The easiest way to style a knitted skirt is with a smooth top, tights and ankle boots or tall boots: the knit already brings texture, so the rest of the outfit can stay simple. A blouse, a long-sleeved top and a basic top are the easiest partners.

A knitted skirt is a skirt made of knitted material. It usually has an elastic or ribbed waistband and suits autumn and winter, and in a light crochet look warm days too. In the shop you will find knitted skirts as a mini skirt with a ribbed waistband and as a long skirt with an open-knit pattern, in black, bordeaux, brown, camel, rust and khaki, among other colours. Here you will find which tops and shoes go with it, how to wear a knitted skirt in winter and what three outfits look like. General rules on skirt lengths are in the guide How to style a skirt.

Which tops go with a knitted skirt?

The rule is: the knitted skirt brings the texture, the top stays calm. Knit with knit still works if colour or stitch pattern differ clearly.

• Blouse. A smooth blouse, tucked into the waistband at the front, sets something smooth against the knit structure.
• Long-sleeved top and basic top. They hold back and leave the skirt in the spotlight. A top in white or black goes with most colours.
• Jumper. A short, fine jumper that ends at the waistband shows the waist. With knit on knit, one of the two pieces stays fine or smooth. You will find a selection among the knitted jumpers.
• Cardigan. Worn open, it adds a second layer and picks up a colour from the skirt. You will find the styles among the cardigans and knitted jackets.
• Short jacket. A jacket that ends at the waist leaves the skirt visible.

Which shoes go with a knitted skirt?

Ankle boots and tall boots are the standard choice, flat shoes the relaxed one.

• Ankle boots. They end at the ankle and go with both the short and the long knitted skirt. Brown ankle boots go with camel, brown and rust, black ones with black, bordeaux and grey. You will find the styles among the ankle boots. How length and tights work together is explained in the guide Skirt with ankle boots.
• Knee-high boots. With a mini knitted skirt they cover the leg up to the knee, and only a little leg stays visible between the hem and the shaft. There is a selection among the knee-high boots.
• Boots. Boots with a zip set a sturdy counterpoint to the soft knit.
• Flat shoes. With a long knitted skirt only the toes of the shoes peek out, so sneakers or flat sandals work too. With a knitted skirt in a light crochet look, that suits warm days.

Styling a knitted skirt in winter

A knitted skirt is a good start in autumn and winter. On very cold days the warmth comes from the layers around it:

• Thick tights. They match the shoes or the skirt in colour. Which colours and thicknesses there are is explained in the guide Dress and skirt with tights.
• Tall shafts. Knee-high boots and boots close the gap between the hem and the shoe.
• Layers on top. A long-sleeved top under the jumper or a cardigan over the blouse keeps the upper body warm without the skirt disappearing.
• Coat. A hip-length coat or a long coat works worn open and leaves the knitted skirt visible.

More ideas for cold days are in the guide Skirt in winter: styling ideas.

Three outfits with a knitted skirt

Everyday. Long brown knitted skirt, a simple cream long-sleeved top, flat shoes and an open camel cardigan. Only the toes of the shoes peek out under the hem.

Cold days. Bordeaux mini knitted skirt, thick black tights, black boots with a zip, a black long-sleeved top and an open coat.

Out and about. Taupe mini knitted skirt, a white blouse tucked into the waistband, brown ankle boots and a short jacket at waist height.

Matching items in the shop: Knitted skirts for women and Knit & crochet for women.

Frequently asked questions

What do you wear with a knitted skirt?

A smooth top such as a blouse, a long-sleeved top or a basic top, plus tights and ankle boots. A cardigan or short jacket turns it into an outfit for cool days.

Which shoes go with a knitted skirt?

Ankle boots, knee-high boots and boots are the easiest choice. With a long knitted skirt flat shoes work too, because only the toes peek out.

Can you wear a knitted skirt in winter?

Yes, with thick tights, tall shafts and warm layers on top. An open coat leaves the knitted skirt visible.

Can you combine knit with knit?

Yes, if colour or stitch pattern differ clearly. One piece stays fine or smooth so that the outfit looks calm.

Which colours go with a knitted skirt?

Camel, brown and rust go with cream, white and black. A black or bordeaux knitted skirt goes with black ankle boots and a simple top in white or cream.