A lady like mood swept the spring runways. At the center of it all? The skirt suit, revisited for a modern wardrobe through unique detailing, rich textures, and unexpected cuts that continue to expand the definition of femininity.
Vogue’s Favorite Skirt Sets
Prada Princes of Wales mouliné jacket
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Calvin Klein Collection Luna wool skirt
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Nili Lotan Diane stretch-wool blazer
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Each house offered its own distinct take on the skirt suit—an ensemble that dates back to the late 19th century, where it evolved from the “walking suit”. At Chanel, signature tweed jackets arrived in modern colorways, shrunken and with flower appliqués affixed for detail. These were paired back to thigh-high slit skirts that lent a youthful spirit to the look. At Dior, the iconic bar jacket was reimagined in green sequin tweed, layered over a bow-tie blouse and grounded by a softly ruffled cotton skirt—channeling a sense play while still nodding to the label’s heritage. Meanwhile, at Proenza Schouler, Rachel Scott opened the show with a white set, which turned out to be not just ivory floral jacquard, but the inside of it so “the ‘floats,’ or the little snips of fabric, were exposed,” as Vogue’s Nicole Phelps noted in her review of the show.
Whether you lean minimalist or maximalist, its appeal lies in its versatility. The modern skirt suit balances structure with ease—sophisticated, but never without a sense of personality—and feels entirely in step with 2026 dressing: polished, purposeful, and just a little bit undone, moving seamlessly between your 9-9.
Below, shop Vogue’s edit of skirt suits and discover how to style them.
The Working Set
For a twist on a classic, pair a grey pencil skirt with a cropped, tailored jacket—then introduce color with a flash of red. A hint of silver ensures the look doesn’t read too twee.
