Knitted Long Skirt

Knitted Long Skirt with Fishtail Flare

Size Chart

The knitted waistband is taken relaxed, so the figures read smaller than the UK sizes they correspond to — the rib stretches comfortably beyond them. Order by your own waist measurement. Hip measurements aren't supplied, as the knit gives through the body and the skirt flares away from the hip. Length varies by less than an inch across the range, so where the hem lands depends mostly on your height. Between two sizes, size up: knit worn at full stretch pulls the ribs apart and thins the fabric.

The winter skirt that feels like wearing a jumper. Fine vertical ribs run the full length of the knit, drawn into a wide banded waist at the top, and the skirt falls straight through the hip before opening into a heavy fishtail flare that swings from the knee down. Cream keeps it soft rather than severe, and the weight of the knit means it holds its shape instead of clinging.

• Style: ribbed knitted maxi skirt with a fishtail flare
• Fit: wide knitted waistband, skimming through the hip, flaring below the knee
• Detail: fine vertical ribbing, pull-on with no fastening
• Occasion: everyday, work, weekends, winter dressing
• Season: autumn and winter

How to Style a Knitted Long Skirt

Knit against knit is the whole appeal, so a cropped chunky jumper, a fine roll-neck tucked in, or an oversized cardigan with a vest underneath. Chunky loafers or platform boots stop the length reading prim; a long wool coat over the top carries it through winter. The vertical ribs do real work on proportion — they draw the eye straight down, which lengthens the line considerably at a length that can otherwise overwhelm.

FAQ

Does a knitted skirt cling?
This one is knitted with enough weight to hang rather than grip, so it follows the line of the hip without clinging the way a fine jersey would. A slip underneath helps it glide over tights in winter, which is worth doing if you find knitwear catches.

Where does the hem sit?
It measures 34.3 inches on UK 8 up to 35.0 inches on UK 12/14, taken from the waistband. That's ankle length on an average 5'6" frame and closer to the floor if you're shorter — and since the length barely changes between sizes, going up won't gain you much.

Which size should I order?
Go by your waist measurement, taken relaxed, and don't be put off by the figures looking small — the rib has real stretch. Size up rather than down between two rows, since a knit held at full stretch opens the ribs and shows more than intended.

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