There are certain wardrobe items that, no matter how much it pains you to store them away post summer, are seasonal, and sadly, not suitable for year-round use. Flip flops are one of them, as are crochet dresses and most items made of linen. They have their time in the sun (literally) and then get properly stowed throughout fall, winter, and some of spring.
Until recently, white, A-line skirts would’ve met the same fate. Then Prada’s fall/winter 2023 collection came out, showcasing a bevy of styling maneuvers capable of keeping the summer staple alive throughout the colder months. All you need are some neutral knits, a leather blazer, and a pair of equally summery white kitten heels. Now, you’ll have to tear my white skirts from my cold, winter-weather dry hands. Even then, I’ll hold on tight.
I can only imagine that others feel the same, especially loyal fans of the silhouette like Laura Harrier, who posted a slideshow on Instagram on Monday wearing one while sipping a matcha latte outside of an LA cafe. “Fully switched from coffee to matcha, my LA assimilation is complete,” the caption reads. With it, she appropriately kept things pretty summery, wearing a white, cropped tube top, a cord necklace, The Row flip flops, and oval sunglasses. But, with next season’s drop in temperatures, I see no reason why her exact skirt couldn’t be entirely reworked to become a fall mainstay too. Scroll down to see her look and shop all of the white, A-line skirts that I’m considering adding to my wardrobe ahead of autumn.