Skater Skirt
Also known as a circle skirt, the skater skirt is a casual skirt with a waistband that sits at one’s true waist and is flared so that it will form a circle when laid flat. Because of the way the skirt is cut, it often falls in an a-line shape.
- This casual skirt is extremely versatile, and can be paired with fitted tops to contrast with the flared shape or even looser tops tucked into the waistband. It has become trendy to wear skater skirts with a fitted cropped top, showing off a sliver of skin.
- The skater skirt comes in a variety of lengths, and is universally flattering for all body types.
- Longer skater skirts can be worn by women of all ages; shorter skater skirts should be worn by younger women.
SKORT SKIRT 
A perfect blend of shorts and a skirt, Skorts were designed to make it possible to wear a skirt during work as well. It usually has a flap of fabric over stitched shorts to make them look like a skirt.
- This style is suited for women with an active lifestyle – it has the style of a skirt but with the ease of a pair of shorts, and is to be worn only in the daytime and for more casual occasions.
- A more modern way of wearing this style is with a loose t-shirt or a cable-knit sweater.
- This style suits all body types.
Bubble Hem 
The bubble hem skirt puffs out at the bottom due to the hem being tucked back under, resulting in a voluminous style
- This skirt is best worn with a fitted top to balance out the rounded shape of the skirt.
- This style is best suited for younger women who have apple-shaped body types.
Pleated Skirt 
Traditionally associated with private school uniforms, the pleated skirt has become ubiquitous in recent years. The effect varies based on size of the pleats. For example, thicker pleats are more reminiscent of schoolgirl days, whereas thinner pleats are more contemporary and on-trend. The pleated skirt can come in a variety of lengths – mid-thigh (mini), knee-length, calf-length (midi), and even maxi. A more modern take on the skirt is using fabrics like leather or chiffon, as opposed to the more traditional wool-blend.
- This type of skirt is best worn with a top tucked into the waistband.
- Pleated skirts can be worn by women of all body types and shapes.
A-Line 
The A-Line skirt, when laid flat, forms a triangle shape where the skirt flares out gently from the waistband.
- The A-line skirt is traditionally knee-length, making it an appropriate choice for most occasions.
- This style is perfect for pear-shaped ladies as it emphasizes the waist and does not cling to the hips.
Pencil Skirt 
The pencil skirt is a staple for many professional women closet – and rightly so. This style is cut straight down, and when laid flat, forms a rectangle.
- Often paired with a suit jacket, the pencil skirt is best worn in professional environments. A pencil skirt in a suiting fabric is appropriate for business formal dressing, and an appropriate top would be a formal button-down shirt or a silk shell to be worn under a suit jacket.
- Retailers like J.Crew have started making pencil skirts in a variety of fabrics, including colorful wools, printed cotton blends, and heavier jacquard prints. These skirts are better suited for business casual environments and, in the case of the heavier jacquard fabrics, at nighttime professional events. In these situations, a loose silk top or a sweater in a complementary color would work best.
- Women of all body types and all ages, with the exception of pear-shaped figures who might find it challenging to find a well-fitting pencil skirt, can wear the pencil skirt.
Jean 
The jean skirt is a variant of the pencil skirt, but made with denim. Typically done in a lighter wash, the jean skirt comes in varying lengths, including above the knee and right at knee-length. The jean skirt rose in prominence during the early 1990’s, but has undergone a revival in recent years.
- A modern way to wear the jean skirt would be with a silk, button-up shirt to add a sleek contrast to its casualness, or with a t-shirt paired with a statement necklace.
- This skirt is best suited for pear-shaped ladies and women with more boyish figures.
High-Low 
The high-low skirt is one where the hemline is shorter at the front and longer at the back. This style has become quite popular, and is a trendy alternative to a full maxi skirt.
- It is best worn on casual occasions or for parties, and can be worn with a variety of different tops.
- The high-low skirt can be worn by ladies of all body types and heights.
DRAPED SKIRT
This is very much similar to the tulip skirt, the only difference being that it is draped at the waits and gives an extreme slimming effect
BUSTLE SKIRT 
This is very much similar to the tulip skirt, the only difference being that it is draped at the waits and gives an extreme slimming effect
ASYMMETRICAL SKIRT 
These skirts are made up fabrics that have varying lengths at the hem. These are also commonly known as High-Low Skirts
FLARED SKIRT 
These are very similar to the A-line skirt and flare out immensely from the hem. These are very dressy and classy choice and can work for both a party or an interview.
GORDET SKIRT 
These skirts belong to the A-line category and have triangular fabrics inserted into the hemline to enhance the volume of the skirt.
GORED SKIRT 
These skirts have an A-line flare at the hem giving ease at the movement.Technically, these are made by stitching a number of triangular fabrics, Gores, that keep on getting wider towards the hem.
Many people misunderstand Gored skirts with a Gordet Skirt, which is untrue. The difference is in the way the gores are stitched. While these have gores starting from the waistline to the hem, gordet skirts have gores stitched only midway of the hem.
MERMAID/FISH TAIL SKIRT 
Inspired by the mermaid myths, this style has a fish cut flaring at the end.
PEASANT SKIRT 
These date back to the culture of peasants and labourers before making a way into the fashion industry. These were long skirts and used to be made up of rugged fabric so that they could be worn to work. As these were the common outfits for the poor they were wrinkled and were made up of a number of contrasting fabrics. They have now been a good casual wear outfit.
TULIP SKIRT 
This skirt resembles the shape of a tulip, with overlapped fabrics in the shape of a tulip petal
TUTU SKIRT 
This dress is popular as the special dress for ballet and is made up of Tule. Recently this has paved its way into the fashion industry.
