Behold the maxi skirt – this season’s hottest must-have item and the garment fashionista everywhere are wearing. Floor-sweeping skirts are almost as big as the maxi dress – the only difference is a little less material. And we love them – they’re perfect for lazy summer days and flirty fun weekends. Max them up with heels and bangles or dress them down with flip flops and vest tops. Best of all, there’s no need for perfectly shaped and bronzed pins and they’re flattering for all shapes and sizes. The high street has bundles to choose between, which is why – to make things easier for you – we’ve hunted down a few we know are winners in the summer style stakes… All you need to do is take your pick.

Meadow print linen longline skirt, £66, at Laura Ashley

Animal print slit maxi skirt, £28, at Warehouse

Tie tiered maxi skirt, £10, at New Look

Priti print heritage maxi skirt, £55, at Monsoon

Grey long women’s skirt, £36, by Betty Jackson at Debenhams

Floral garden maxi skirt, £67, at French Connection

Phase Eight jersey maxi skirt, £55, at House of Fraser

Linen blend maxi skirt, £30, at Next

Pink bird print maxi skirt, £34.99, at River Island

Indigo green organic pure cotton tie dye maxi skirt, £45, at Marks and Spencer

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