15 Best White Maxi and Midi Skirts, Tested & Reviewed 2024

The Crisp Linen Skirt

Posse Emma Linen Maxi Skirt

The Crisp Linen Skirt

Posse Emma Linen Maxi Skirt

"Timeless" and "trendy" don't always belong in the same sentence, yet this clean maxi skirt by Posse manages to be both at once. It's made from a breathable, lightweight linen, so it can slot immediately into your wardrobe for the height of summer. Personally, I plan to keep it in rotation with a beige button-up cardigan and matching tank top when temperatures start to dip in September.

Sizes: 0–16

The Two-Tone Skirt

Helsa Cotton Poplin Skirt

The Two-Tone Skirt

Helsa Cotton Poplin Skirt

Helsa combined two winning summer looks into one perfect piece: a touch of the runway's sheer trend, plus a billowing white poplin skirt. While it's styled with a cloud-like poplin top, I'm imagining it for a weekday outfit with a black tank top tucked into it.

Sizes: XXS–XL

The Denim Skirt

Reformation Myles Maxi Skirt

The Denim Skirt

Reformation Myles Maxi Skirt

When I asked Cohen for her favorite white maxi skirts, she immediately directed me toward this Reformation style. It has the relaxed proportions and nonchalant air of the best denim maxi skirts, but it's re-done in a cool white shade.

Sizes: 23–31

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The Party Skirt

Mara Hoffman Tulay Skirt

The Party Skirt

Mara Hoffman Tulay Skirt

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Every question you've had about summer white party dress codes is solved by this intricately embroidered skirt and matching puff-sleeve top. They're instant best-dressed guest material; all that's missing is a statement heel in a bright color. (And if you want to take the skirt to daytime, try it with a blue Oxford button-up shirt.)

Sizes: 00–20

What reviewers are saying: "Fantastic skirt and matching top."

The Investment Skirt

Prada Flower-Applique Pleated Poplin Midi Skirt

The Investment Skirt

Prada Flower-Applique Pleated Poplin Midi Skirt

I've daydreamed about this skirt dotted with folded flowers since its runway debut. As the white skirt trend gains followers, this one will keep its main character energy by virtue of being a Prada creation with unique embellishments and perfectly cascading folds. Other fashion lovers clearly have had this piece on their wish lists as well; it's already sold out in several sizes.

Sizes: 38IT–42IT

The Smocked Skirt

Hill House Home The Delphine Nap Skirt

The Smocked Skirt

Hill House Home The Delphine Nap Skirt

This is the skirt that sold me on the white maxi moment. In late May, I wore it with an oversized crewneck sweater and Chloé sandals; at the peak of July, it's been my go-to with the same sandals and a cropped linen vest. The poplin is lighter than air and the stretchy smocked waistband is unbelievably comfortable; I loved the fit so much, I ordered it again in black.

Sizes: XS–XXL

What reviewers are saying: "So, so comfortable with the smocked waist, which you can position higher or lower depending on how you want to style it. I love how it is as comfortable as an Ellie but versatile in a new way - so easy to style with other pieces and perfect for dressing up or dressing down."

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The Wrap Skirt

Proenza Schouler White Label Cotton Poplin Wrap Midi-Skirt

The Wrap Skirt

Proenza Schouler White Label Cotton Poplin Wrap Midi-Skirt

All white midi skirts have a floaty, effervescent effect. This cotton poplin option takes that effortless quality up several notches with a wrap tie at the waist and large pockets—two features that make wearing it for a full day a breeze.

Sizes: 2–10

The Formal Silk Skirt

COS ATELIER The Flared Silk Skirt

The Formal Silk Skirt

COS ATELIER The Flared Silk Skirt

Maybe you're a late-summer 2023 bride, or you're dressing for an indoor-outdoor gala. This skirt from COS Atelier, the label's craftsmanship-focused capsule, is made for your special occasion. Elevated details include a shimmery, pearlescent finish to the fabric and a just-above-the-ankle hemline. Add the coordinating blazer to make it a summer suiting moment.

Sizes: 2–14

The Romantic Lace Skirt

LoveShackFancy Kasiana Midi Skirt

The Romantic Lace Skirt

LoveShackFancy Kasiana Midi Skirt

Between Barbie's domination at the box office and The Summer I Turned Pretty's return to streaming, it's a great season to be an adult in touch with her inner teenager. This confection of a white lace midi skirt by LoveShackFancy fits the girlhood dress code, with or without the matching crop top.

Sizes: 00–14

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The Bohemian Tiered Skirt

Free People In Full Swing Midi Skirt

The Bohemian Tiered Skirt

Free People In Full Swing Midi Skirt

This Free People skirt has a bohemian sensibility, in a gauzy fabric with free-flowing tiers. Yet it's exactly the kind of skirt I've seen all over downtown Manhattan this summer with baby T-shirts and sporty wraparound sunglasses. The takeaway? These skirts transcend aesthetics.

Sizes: XS–XL

What reviewers are saying: "I just love[d] this skirt from the minute I saw the catalog. I already wore skirts like this in the '80s with oversized tops."

The Celebrity-Approved Eyelet Skirt

Ralph Lauren Eyelet Linen Skirt

The Celebrity-Approved Eyelet Skirt

Ralph Lauren Eyelet Linen Skirt

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Around the same time that Taylor Swift's skorts influenced my summer shopping, she also single-handedly put this eyelet skirt on my must-have list. In her case, it was an easy choice to wear with an all-white outfit for a visit to the recording studio; in my case, it's coming with me to a beach vacation in August and outdoor dinners throughout the rest of summer.

Sizes: 00–18

The Minimalist's Maxi Skirt

The Row Ryon Cotton Poplin Maxi Skirt

The Minimalist's Maxi Skirt

The Row Ryon Cotton Poplin Maxi Skirt

Bazaar senior fashion and accessories editor Jaclyn Alexandra Cohen has this white skirt on her wish list. It's the epitome of understated luxury, from the clean lines to the stark white fabric.

Sizes: 2–14

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The Striped Skirt

MANGO Pinstripe Skirt

The Striped Skirt

MANGO Pinstripe Skirt

Headed to a New England beach town in the final weeks of summer? Bring this just-nautical-enough skirt along for the weekend. It's made from a linen blend that will stay cool even on long, sunny days spent by the water.

Sizes: XS–XL

The (Touch of) Lace Skirt

Rixo Crystal Skirt

The (Touch of) Lace Skirt

Rixo Crystal Skirt

The polish of a slim tailored skirt meets the romance of a cottagecore matching set in this lace-trimmed midi. Add a beaded bag and a little white suit vest for an outfit that's equally grown-up and whimsical.

Sizes: UK2–22

What reviewers are saying: "The item is the same as the picture, the fabric is soft and pleasant to the touch. The design is luxurious. Enriches any top item. One of the items that should always be in the closet. Next month I will definitely buy the black one as well.'

The Off-White Skirt

J.Crew Pull-on Maxi Skirt

The Off-White Skirt

J.Crew Pull-on Maxi Skirt

Yes, this is technically an ivory skirt (not white) and it technically belongs to J.Crew's excellent fall collection (not summer). It still speaks to me as belonging to the look of the moment, reminiscent of the slim-fitting satin skirts I noticed around the shows at couture week in July. Back then, they were worn with suit vests or semi-sheer tops; by the time fall rolls around, this sort of skirt will be a dream with a cropped cashmere sweater.

Sizes: XXS–3X

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