Korean fashion has been taking over the world lately, and skirts are not an exception to this! As the world focuses more on the mainstream fashion styling and trends in the Korean industry and community that is heavily influenced by idol culture and Korean fashion icons on social media, here are the top picks among the various and different bottoms that are perfect for any casual occasion.
Hopefully, this list will inspire you and encourage you to try more different casual clothing!
These days denim skirts are a staple piece of clothing in one's closet, not only because it is one of the easiest to style and wear, a no-brainer. It also comes in different forms and made in different materials, from slim fit mini skirts to a-line midi skirts, from buttoned fronts to distressed and fringed bottoms, from black to blue to whitewashed denim! It can be dressed reversely depending on what top or shoes it is paired with. An item of casual and reliable clothing you can never go wrong with!
It isn't always comfortable to wear short skirts all year round, especially during the colder seasons. Therefore, midi skirts are the perfect replacement for all the miniskirts. It is the ideal casual outfit if paired with oversized t-shirts and some sneakers. Older Korean Women prefer this over the shorter skirts since it gives them a more youthful look without looking immodest. There is a lot of variety of midi skirts for your casual OOTD Saturdays, from denim to cotton to see-through tulle! Have fun pairing layering your upper wear or layering the tulle with a shorter skirt under.
The Ever-Evolving Pleated Skirt
The favorite and classic pleated skirt or better known as the tennis skirt or schoolgirl skirt. It one if not the most popular style of skirt, made famous by Korean idols and citizens alike. It gives off fresh, young, and cute vibes, especially if it is in a plaid print, but the solid color ones are easier to style since it won't be clashing with any graphic or printed upper wear. Pleated skirts are so popular it has evolved and has been reinvented, some come in two different fabrics, either two contrasting colored plaid fabrics or half plain and half plaid fabrics.
Catch Their Attention with a Slitted Skirt
Slitted skirts are coming back in trend for skirts, especially on the shorter a-line skirts that are circulating online fashion sites and the streets of Korea. These skirts can have one or two slits in the front, which shows more silver of skin. It is cute, and at the same time bold, piece of clothing. Slitted skirts will make you strut more confidently!
The Versatile Asymmetrical Skirt
Recently, skirts with asymmetrical hemlines are becoming mainstream, especially in Korean fashion, due to its popularity and connection with female idols who wear them during promotions for comeback stages. It is a casual piece that can be semi-formal or street style depending on which kind you buy. Plaid and gingham prints are seen as classy for skirts, but due to the uneven hem of the skirt, it can be street style if paired with a less formal top and some casual shoes. Plain and solid-colored asymmetrical skirts can be styled with chains and worn over fishnets or stockings for an edgier look.
