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Whether maximalist or minimalist, these are the only 8 ankle-sweeping skirts and dresses you need

By Greta Westman

With the summer well underway, Vogue Scandinavia invites you to look at longer lengths when considering your upcoming wardrobe changes

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While we can all agree that micro minis are great, the maxi is back and has well and truly shaken off its frumpy reputation. After watching hemlines gradually lowering on the runways for the upcoming autumn/winter season, we are wholeheartedly embracing the comeback of the ankle-sweeping silhouette.

With surprising styling versatility, these long hemlines easily transition from day to night – not to mention season to season. After all, as the days get shorter and temperatures drop, we’re more likely to reach for longer hemlines for trans-seasonal ensembles.

Below, find the Vogue-approved floor-skimming skirts and dresses for both the minimalist and the maximalist.

For the minimalist

Any minimalist's dream, these long elegant lines will help elevate any ensemble, no matter the season. Wear with another neutral colour to maintain your minimalist look, or add a pop of colour for some drama.


Minimalist maxis

Skims long lounge dress

Skims

SHOP NOWEUR 110
GCDS ribbed long skirt

GCDS

SHOP NOWEUR 410
Rag & Bone maxi skirt

Rag & Bone

SHOP NOWEUR 435
Asceno maxi dress

Asceno

SHOP NOWEUR 395

For the maximalist

If a maxi hemline is not dramatic enough for you, we suggest adding some patterns and colours. These pieces are deceptively easy to style: to create a cohesive outfit, simply look to match colours in the pattern.


Maximalist maxis

Arket print dress

Arket

SHOP NOWEUR 112
Acne Studios wrap dress

Acne Studios

SHOP NOWEUR 530
Weekend Max Mara pleated skirt

Weekend Max Mara

SHOP NOWEUR 219
Staud poplin maxi dress

Staud

SHOP NOWEUR 523