THE BEST SKIRTS FOR GUYS
Skirts are for everyone, and here are 7 of the best skirts for men to wear in 2024.
Men have worn forms of skirts and dresses throughout human history, from tunics and skirted suits of armor to kilts. Unfortunately, throughout most of modern history, the skirt has been a gendered garment, wrongly off-limits for guys. Roll the clock back to 2012, though, and the skirt began to make subtle moves back into the zeitgeist on the waists of names like Kanye West and A$AP Rocky. Leather skirts tentatively protruded from underneath oversized rottweiler tees, signaling a new era for men’s skirts.
Over the 2010s, skirts for men became more and more prevalent in A-list style, with iconic moments like Young Thug’s Jeffery album cover featuring the artist wearing an elegant, flowing dress by Alessandro Trincone. Thugger would go on to be a major component in breaking down gender boundaries in fashion on the big stage, clearing the way for his peers to contribute. In 2024, you’re not unlikely to see basketball players like Jordan Clarkson or Russell Westbrook wearing long, pleated skirts; Oscar Isaac and Pete Davidson have joined the ranks on red carpets; hell, even Vin Diesel has worn a leather kilt.
How to style men’s skirts
All of this to say that skirts for men are here in a big way, and their grip on menswear is only getting stronger. But how should men style a skirt? Well, the fact of the matter is that men’s skirts are for the adventurous: In many ways, by putting one on in the first place, gender norms have been broken so run with it and get creative. Keep things sharp with a tailored skirt suit à la Thom Browne or dress it down with a simple long-sleeved tee—Kid Cudi taught us. There are no rules when it comes to fashion, so run with it.
Featured In This Image: Thom Browne skirt
Thom Browne’s clean cuts and luxury materials make the designer a poster child for men’s skirts. With the same undeniable, refined elegance of a pair of perfectly tailored trousers, Thom Browne skirts show the potential of a skirt to be incorporated into both everyday and formal looks. Subtle detailing in the pleats, four-bar logo, and tricolor-striped trims round out the unmistakable visuals
Featured In This Image: Rick Owens skirt
Rick Owens’s gothic style is encapsulated in the frayed hems and abrupt cuts of this black skirt for men. Styled over a pair of trousers, this piece contributes a sculptural top layer, altering the silhouette and drawing the eye.
Featured In This Image: Black Comme des Garçons skirt
As the name suggests, Rei Kawakubo’s Black Comme des Garçons diffusion line is generally executed in a simple monochrome palette. Each item, therefore, features a bold silhouette to make up for the lack of bold detailing. This gathered skirt perfectly exemplifies the label’s direction with a ballooning shape that drops from the gathered waistline.
Featured In This Image: sacai skirt
For anyone hoping to dip a toe into the world of men’s skirts, this reversible number from sacai is the ideal choice. With D-rings attached, the pleated skirt hangs from belt loops and runs half length. It means that the reversible design can be easily swapped around while on the go.
Featured In This Image: Dries Van Noten skirt
Dries Van Noten’s Polly Denim Skirt for men is only one step from a pair of baggy jeans. In fact, it’s designed in such a way that the inside hem still runs down the center of the skirt, suggesting that the fabric was once a pair of regular jeans. Dropping all the way to the floor, this men’s maxi skirt is a compelling proposition, even in winter.
Featured In This Image: Black Comme des Garçons skirt
Defined by its bold tartan print, this mid-length skirt is loud and proud. Split at thigh height, the two sections of the piece are held together by pin-buckle fastenings while pleats and distressing add the final touches to the organized chaos.
Featured In This Image: TAKAHIROMIYASHITA TheSoloist. skirt
Cut from rigid black denim, this men’s denim skirt follows the preordained rules of the style. All the hallmarks are here, from the six-pocket detailing, silver-tone rivets and buttons, and kick pleats to the front and back for ease of movement.
- Date: December 11, 2023
