White Fishtail Skirt

White Fishtail Skirt

Size Chart

Waist and hip are given relaxed first, then at full stretch — aim for the lower half of each range, since a knit worn at its limit thins out and shows more than you intended. Because this is a fishtail cut that stays fitted all the way to the knee, the UK equivalents above can run a size tight compared with what you'd normally buy: if you're at the top of a range, or you carry width through the thigh, take the next size up. Length is measured from the waistband to the hem, so at 36–38 inches it sits at the ankle on average heights and will trail if you're under 5'3".

A textured white knit worked in fine cable and rib, cut close from the waist through the hip and thigh before releasing into a proper fishtail flare below the knee — the kind of silhouette that does all the work while you stand still. The knit is light and open enough to move with you rather than hold its own shape, so the flare falls soft rather than stiff, and the plain elasticated waistband keeps the front line clean.

• Style: fishtail knit  skirt
• Design: fine cable and rib texture, no print
• Colour: white
• Rise: mid, elasticated waistband
• Fit: close to the knee, then a fishtail flare
• Detail: textured knit with a soft flared hem

How to Style a White Skirt

Over swimwear it needs nothing at all — a bikini top, a crochet bag, flat sandals or a chunky white platform, done. Off the beach, pair it with a fitted white or cream vest and a slip underneath so the whole look stays tonal, or break it up with a tan bralette and gold jewellery. On fit, a fishtail is the most sculptural skirt shape going and it's at its best on hourglass and slim straight figures, because it traces the hip and thigh before flaring; that same quality is the catch, since nothing is skimmed and everything is visible through a light knit, so if you'd rather the fabric floated over you an A-line white maxi will give you the same holiday feeling with none of the scrutiny.

FAQ

Is this white knit skirt see-through?
Yes, it's semi-sheer — the knit is open enough that you can see the shape of the leg through it in daylight, and any underwear line will read clearly. That makes it a natural beach and pool cover-up worn straight over swimwear, and if you want it for evenings, a white or nude slip underneath turns it fully opaque without changing the drape.

Should I size up in a fishtail skirt?
Often yes, and here in particular: the cut stays fitted from the waist right down to the knee, so it grips across the thigh in a way most skirts don't, and the UK sizes shown can feel one size smaller than you're used to. Compare your hip measurement to the relaxed figure rather than the stretched one, and if you're between sizes or you have fuller thighs, go up.

Can you walk normally in a fishtail skirt?
Yes — the flare starts below the knee precisely so your stride isn't restricted, and the knit has enough give to move with you rather than against you. Stairs and getting into a low car take a moment's thought, and a flat or a platform is easier than a stiletto if you'll be on your feet all day.

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