Style a skort like a skirt: with a simple top, a knitted polo or a matching jacket. Loafers, ballet flats or smart sneakers work well. Because there is a pair of shorts underneath, you can easily cycle, sit and walk in it. A tweed skort with a skirt look is therefore both polished and practical.
What exactly is a skort?
The name skort is a combination of skirt and short. At the front you see a skirt, on the inside there is a pair of shorts. From the outside it looks like a skirt, while the shorts underneath give extra freedom of movement. Where skorts used to be worn mainly on the tennis court, there are now also smart versions in beautiful fabrics. The Lavinia tweed skort with skirt look in glacier blue is an example: a soft, icy blue tweed that looks summery and refined.
Why a skort is so practical
- Cycling without worries. In the Netherlands perhaps the most important argument.
- Sitting on a terrace or in the grass. You do not have to keep pulling your skirt straight.
- Wind and stairs. No unexpected moments on a bridge or an escalator.
- Elegant appearance. From the front it looks like a smart skirt, so your outfit looks more polished than with shorts.
Five ways to style a skort
1. As a set with the jacket. Combine the skort with the Lavinia cropped tweed jacket in glacier blue. A matching set looks calm and polished. Wear a simple white top underneath and choose loafers or ballet flats. Ideal for a lunch, an exhibition or a summer drink. You will find more jackets in the jackets for Women collection.
2. Fresh with a white polo. The Ophelia ribbed lyocell polo with quarter zip in white with the skort. White and icy blue is a cool, summery combination. The rib structure of the polo forms a lovely contrast with the tweed. Tuck the polo in for a defined waist.
3. Tone-on-tone with stripes. The Arabella fine-knit lyocell polo in light blue striped picks up the blue of the skort. By staying within the same colour family, the outfit stays calm. White sneakers make the look suitable for a day in the city. Discover more in the polos for Women collection.
4. Contrast for the evening. The Genevieve sleeveless ribbed knitted polo in black with the skort. Black against icy blue gives a graphic contrast that immediately looks evening-ready. Add a pair of gold earrings and sandals with a small heel.
5. With a cardigan over your shoulders. On cooler summer evenings you drape a light knitted cardigan over your shoulders. That keeps the silhouette of the skort visible and still gives you an extra layer.
Which shoes go with a skort?
| Shoe | Effect | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| Loafers | Polished and a touch preppy | City, lunch, office on Fridays |
| Ballet flats | Feminine and light | Lunch, exhibition |
| White sneakers | Sporty and relaxed | City day, cycling |
| Sandals with a small heel | Elegant, lengthens the leg | Dinner, drinks |
Can you wear a skort to the office?
That depends on your workplace. In a creative or informal environment, a smart skort with a matching jacket is fine. In a formal environment, a skirt or trousers below the knee is the safer choice. If you are unsure, wear the skort first on a Friday or on a day without important appointments, and always combine it with the jacket or a knitted top with a collar. That keeps the whole look professional.
What to avoid
- Too much volume on top. A wide, long top over a skort makes the silhouette disappear. Choose something you can tuck in or that falls short.
- Sporty tops. A sports top turns a smart tweed skort back into a tennis outfit.
- Heavy shoes. Big boots or chunky sneakers make the look unbalanced. Light shoes suit a short length better.
Length and fit: what to look for
A skort with a skirt look usually falls well above the knee. Pay particular attention to a good fit around the waist and hips. The waistband should not pinch and the skirt should fall straight without riding up when you walk. Sit down for a moment in the fitting room or at home in front of the mirror. The skirt should stay neatly in place then too, and the shorts underneath should not become visible.
Also look at the proportion with your top. With a shorter skort, a top with a higher neckline or a collar often works best. A higher neckline or collar keeps the outfit calm. A cropped jacket that ends just at the waist, like the Lavinia jacket, lines up exactly with the waistband and makes your legs look longer.
A skort after summer
A skort does not have to disappear into the wardrobe when temperatures drop. In September you wear it with a long-sleeved knitted polo and loafers. If it gets even colder, you combine it with thin tights in a skin tone or black, a fine-knit sweater and ankle boots with a slim shaft. The matching jacket keeps you just warm enough on a sunny day in the in-between seasons. That way you can keep wearing the skort after summer too.
Caring for tweed
Tweed is a fabric with structure, and that structure stays most beautiful if you wash carefully. Follow the care label, wash inside out at a low temperature and let the garment dry flat or on a hanger. Iron on a low setting with a cloth in between, so the texture is not flattened. For general guidelines, see our care instructions page.
Shop the look
Lavinia: tweed skort with skirt look, glacier blue
Lavinia: cropped tweed jacket, glacier blue
Ophelia: ribbed lyocell polo with quarter zip, white
Arabella: fine-knit lyocell polo, light blue striped
Genevieve: sleeveless ribbed knitted polo, black
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a skort and a skirt?
A skort has integrated shorts under the skirt. From the outside it looks like a skirt, but you have the freedom of movement of shorts.
Can I wear a skort if I am 40 or 50?
Absolutely. A skort with a skirt look in a beautiful fabric, combined with a jacket or knitted polo, is elegant at any age.
Which top do you wear with a tweed skort?
A knitted polo, a simple top or a sleeveless knit works best. Tuck the top in or choose a short top, so the waist stays visible.
