Swish, Swish: 21 Trending statement skirts to sashay you into the New Year

Statement Skirts: Streetstyle Outfit Ideas

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As seen on supermodel Jourdan Dunn.
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As seen outside the Schiaparelli show, during Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017-2018.
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As seen on Bianca Derhy, fashion blogger at Bibi Goes Chic.
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As seen on Kristina Castillo.
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As seen on fashion blogger May Berthelot.
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As seen on fashion blogger Melanie Darmon.
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Statement Skirts: Streetstyle Outfit Ideas
As seen pn Bianca Derhy, fashion blogger from Bibi Goes Chic.
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As seen outside the Valentino show, during Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2017/2018.
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As seen on fashion blogger Hannah Romao.
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As seen on fashion blogger May Berthelot.
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As seen on blogger Sarah Benziane.
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As seen on blogger Wendy Gureghian.
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As seen on blogger Sofya Benzakour.
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As seen on blogger Sofya Benzakour.
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As seen on Sarah Ellen during Paris Fashion Week Spring Summer 2017.
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As seen during Paris Fashion Week Spring Summer 2017.
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As seen outside Giorgio Armani Prive during Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture.
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As seen on Ogo Offodile outside Chanel during Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2016/2017.
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As seen outside the Elie Saab show, during Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017-2018.

2017 was no doubt the year of statement items - from the head-turning Yeti boots to the unexpected comeback of the fanny pack and, of course, the staple skirt.

Forget your conservative midis and basic pencil skirts; in their arresting bright colours, loud prints and even shiny metallics, a statement skirt can effortlessly elevate even the plainest of tees to a streetstyle status.

If you're looking for ways to switch up your wardrobe as you start the new year, a statement skirt is definitely the go-to item to swish into your office for a fresh work look or sashay into a romantic date night with your significant other.

Browse our gallery above to see how our favourite fashionistas pair their statement skirts!

Sarah Khan

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