Ah, summer. It’s too hot for jeans, and sometimes shorts just aren’t the right style. Enter the skirt, that warm-weather workhorse. Luckily for fair fashionistas, there’s no shortage of brands making cute, ethical skirts. Find your best fit!
1. Weekday Warrior. You need a versatile wardrobe that can carry you from work to the playground with a stop at the store. Pair with a pin-tucked blouse for a professional look or throw it on with your favorite tee for those easy, casual days. Fairly made in Nepal. Synergy, $37.
2. Boho Beauty. Pair this breezy ikat skirt from New Orleans-based Passion Lillie with gladiator sandals and a tote for your favorite summer concerts or an afternoon at the Farmers’ Market. Passion Lillie, $58.
3. The Stylista. If your friends marvel when you bravely don that jumpsuit or those overalls, they’ll love how you rock this denim skirt. Made locally in New York City. Ethica, $141.
4. Retro Darling. The mini polka dots on this breezy skirt add a vintage feel, and the hand-printed, 100% cotton fabric keeps things cool in the summer heat. Made fairly in India. Mata Traders, $65.
5. The Minimalist. You want your fashion to come easy, and this fairly made, organic cotton skirt fits the bill. The basic black goes with everything in your closet, and machine-washable means no worries about stains. Made fairly in Peru. Fair Indigo, $60.
6. Girl Boss. Show your business-savvy in this handwoven pencil skirt, perfect for the career-minded, compassionate consumer. Fairly made in India. Mata Traders, $40.
I was just thinking I need to wear more skirts because it is crazy hot and humid here in Nashville right now! I love the weekend warrior and minimalist. Thanks for pulling this style look together.
Yes! I want to wear my jeans all the time, but it just won’t work in this humidity!