Give Your White Skirts a Break and Try the Rich Color Londoners Are Loving Instead

It’s a fact the white skirt is a fashion staple for many this summer. It is easy to wear and a breeze to style. I’ve spotted it everywhere—on the subway, picnicking in Central Park, and in every fashion lover's closet. But to be honest, I’ve grown bored with its predictability. I dare say it's ordinary? As summer begins to wind down, I'm looking for a more sophisticated, grown-up alternative—something that I can wear from now into fall.

That's why I’m proposing this fashion people–approved color instead. Already a favorite among London’s fashion crowd, the rich espresso color is a chic replacement for the white skirt. It’s just as, if not more, versatile while bringing a sense of sophistication and polish to your wardrobe. A brown skirt looks best paired with a basic crewneck, a graphic tee, or in an all-chocolate monochromatic look. (That's how I plan to wear it.)

Scroll down to see how London’s fashion set has styled the brown skirt and 21 chic espresso options to peruse and hopefully add one to your closet. From poplin styles to the trending Reformation lace-trim slip skirt, trust me—it’s time to drop your white midi and pick up a brown skirt today.

Spotted on Londoners

Shop Chic Brown Skirts

Anthropologie

Glamorous Drop-Waist Maxi Skirt

In love with this drop waist.

ZARA

Cut-Out Knit Skirt With Belt

Perfect with a pair of leather sandals.

Reformation

Carolina Silk Skirt

The Reformation skirt every WWW editor is talking about.

Banana Republic

Cotton Poplin Smocked-Waist Maxi Skirt

The smocked waist adds a nice touch.

Sanctuary

Everyday Maxi Skirt

Onia

Air Linen Bubble Maxi Skirt

I'm gonna let you in on a little secret. Gap is where it's at.

ZARA

Zw Collection Ruffled Midi Skirt

Some ruffles for your scroll.

Reformation

Ivy Linen Skirt

Reformation has done it again.

MANGO

Side Tie Linen Wrap Skirt

With Jéan

Maeve Midi Skirt in Brown

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI

Wool-Blend Midi Skirt

Reformation

Brooks Sheer Knit Skirt

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Reformation

Fern Satin Short

The viral shorts in chocolate brown.

COACH

Brooklyn 28 Shoulder Bag

My new favorite bag as of late.

Madewell

The Mylie Ballet Flat

Reformation

Tefi Knit Top

Open Edit

Cowl Neck Asymmetric Satin Midi Dress

Dr. Martens

1461 Crazy Horse Leather Oxford Shoes

My Dr. Martens have lasted me over six years.

Almina Concept

Classic Crew Wool Cardigan

Time to start thinking about fall fashion. Let's start here.

Freja New York

Mini Chrystie Faux Leather Shoulder Bag

Avec Les Filles

Faux Suede Crop Barn Jacket

DIFF

Lainey 52mm Oval Sunglasses