How To Work The Mullet Skirt Into Your Wardrobe

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How to work the mullet skirt into your wardrobe
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Those torn between maxis and minis will find their sweet spot in the mullet skirt. Just like its namesake haircut, this asymmetrical style has had its ups and downs: The design achieved It skirt status in the early 2010s before falling out of favour. This season sees it resume its place amongst the popular set once again with chic, scene-stealing iterations that are so easy to pull off. Here's how.

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Dark Romance

Cecilie Bahnsen Spring/Summer 2022
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Cecilie Bahnsen points the way to adding dark romance to your wardrobe, showing a creation that promises volume and high textures in a semi-glossy black fabric that pairs as beautifully with a round-neck tee as it does a crisp shirt.

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High-Low Tulle Skirt, $5,506, Zuhair Murad at Farfetch

Farfetch
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Layered Asymmetric Midi Skirt, $890, JW Anderson at Farfetch

Farfetch
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Fancy-Schmancy

Giambattista Valli Spring/Summer 2022
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Over at Giambattista Valli, a powder pink number with romantic tiers and cascading ruffles was styled with a barely there peekaboo top that served as counterpoint to the feminine vibe.

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Gathered Ruffle Midi Skirt in Neon Pink, $2,855, Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen
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Cunard Fringed Asymmetric Lurex And Satin-Jacquard Skirt, $1,081, Taller Marmo at Net-a-Porter

Net-a-Porter
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Embellished Lace High-Low Skirt, $3,132, Stella McCartney at Farfetch

Farfetch
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Smart Casual

Prada Spring/Summer 2022
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Want a more palatable look for the everyday? Do like Prada, which put a twist on the black skirt staple and made it work for casual Fridays with a leather jacket thrown on.

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Wrap-Effect Fringed Jacquard-Knit Mini Skirt, $1,905, Balmain at Net-a-Porter

Net-a-Porter
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4-Bar Pleated Mini Skirt, $1,920, Thom Browne at Farfetch

Farfetch
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Light & Billowy

Marques’ Almeida Spring/Summer 2022
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For something light and chic, channel the breezy ease of Marques’ Almeida’s flowy number, worn with a puffy oversize top edged up by thigh-high boots.




Robin Asymmetric Pleated Duchesse-Satin Maxi Skirt, $1,546, Halfpenny London at Net-a-Porter

Net-a-Porter
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Asymmetric pleated skirt, $1,900, Givenchy

Givenchy
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Switchwear Duchesse Balloon Skirt, $1,600, AZ Factory at Farfetch

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Everyday Sparkle

Loewe Spring/Summer 2022
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For a naughty-but- nice balance, look to Loewe and team a racy sparkly number with a cosy turtleneck for looks of approval wherever you go.

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Cascade Sequinned Mini Skirt, $969, Monse at Farfetch

Farfetch
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Asymmetric Sequined Tulle Mini Skirt, $294, Halpern at The Outlet

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