Milan SS27 made the knee-length skirt the most important piece in your wardrobe

Trousers have been the default answer to “what do I wear” for so long that most wardrobes are built around them. Milan spent its spring/summer 2027 week politely questioning that habit. Across the shows, the skirt was treated as the foundation of the outfit and not as the option you reach for when you feel like dressing up. Miuccia Prada once compared skirts to T-shirts, meaning something you pull on without a second thought.Prada was far from alone. Ferragamo sent out a sheer skirt set, Marni leaned into jewelled versions, and Bottega Veneta’s intrecciato leather skirt showed what craftsmanship looks like when it sits below the waist. 

The length matters as much as the garment. Most of these skirts landed around the knee, a hem that works for a meeting, a long lunch and an evening out without any adjustment. Alongside them, bras were allowed to show through sheer tops and open shirts, soft candy shades like peach, mint and lemon took over the colour palette, and tailoring turned fitted and cinched, with oversized blazers noticeably missing from the week.

Sister says

The simplest way to wear the knee-length skirt is to treat it like your favourite pair of jeans. Pair a midi with a plain white tee and flats for a day outfit that takes no thought, then swap in a crisp shirt and a fitted blazer when you need it to look sharper. A sheer or embroidered skirt can carry an evening on its own, so keep the top plain and let the fabric do the talking. If you are still attached to your trousers, start with a straight, knee-grazing skirt in a neutral shade and wear it the way you would wear your usual bottoms, with the same shoes and the same bag. Soft pastels like mint or peach feel fresh against white and cream, and a cinched waist makes everything look intentional. Fitted jackets suit this shape better than big boxy ones, so if you are buying one new piece alongside the skirt, make it a neat, nipped-in blazer.

TL;DR

Milan SS27 crowned the knee-length skirt, with Prada, Ferragamo, Marni and Bottega Veneta all putting it at the centre of their collections. Wear it the way you would wear your favourite trousers, keep the top simple, and try a fitted jacket and a soft pastel to match the season.

Sister Shops: 

Cider – Velvet Women’s Floral Embroidered Mid-Waist Mini Skirt

Trendyol – Self Design Straight Knee Length Skirts

Bershka – Jacquard jacket with puff sleeve