25 Must-Have Maxi Skirts to Help Maximize Your Summer Style

Fashion girls will tell you that denim is a closet staple for every season. Called a chameleon for its ability to transcend any style, denim is a fabric that’s classic, comfortable and always on trend. The warmer months offer fresh options that go beyond your basic jeans. From youthful overalls to fashion-forward tops, here are seven ways to rock the top summer denim trends — plus, our favorite pieces to shop. 

Summer is all about showing a whole lot of leg, whether it’s via a pair of barely-there cutoffs or a super short miniskirt. But this season, leaving a little to the imagination has become its own kind of trend thanks to the sheer array of maxi skirts on the scene. We’re talking your typical floral print incarnations fit for the inner hippie in all of us, date night versions guaranteed to make an impression and ones straight off the Spring 2016 and Fall 2016 runways. And for those of us who still want to discreetly flash our pins, several of these skirts feature strategic slits and sheer inserts. The best part of embracing the maxi skirt this summer? The surprisingly versatile piece will carry you straight into fall. Take a look at our picks for best maxi skirts in the slideshow above.