I spent an entire winter convinced wrap skirts were a warm weather thing only, strictly for holidays and pub gardens, and I was wrong in a way that’s slightly embarrassing to admit now. Blue ones, especially, are some of the best layering pieces I own, and I ignored them for years because I’d only ever tried them in linen, which does exactly nothing once October arrives.

What makes a good one isn’t complicated. It’s the wrap itself, that proper overlap and the tie that actually holds, not some flimsy button pretending to do the job. A denim or twill blue wrap skirt has enough body to sit well over tights and under a jumper without going shapeless, and the good ones move with you rather than flapping open every time you sit down on a train, which is a specific fear I now check for before buying anything.

For styling, this is where the layering bit gets fun.

A fine knit tucked in, then a longer coat over the top, and the wrap detail peeking out at the hem does more visual work than most separates manage. Roll neck underneath if it’s properly cold. A boxier jacket over the top if you want the silhouette to do something less predictable than jumper and skirt.

My colleague Priya saw mine over black tights with an oversized shirt hanging out beneath a coat and said it looked like I’d got dressed by three different people who all had good taste, which I’m choosing to take as a compliment.

Boots are the obvious pairing, ankle or knee height depending on how much leg you want showing, but I’ve had good results with a chunky loafer too, especially for daytime. Occasion wise, this sits comfortably between smart and easy, so it works for an office that isn’t strict, for lunch that might turn into wine, for a wedding guest look if the fabric has some structure to it. It’s not a going out skirt in the loud sense, it’s the one you reach for when you want to look like you tried without anyone clocking the effort.

Top Picks

Tulip Wrap Skirt Blue
BLUE WRAP SKIRTW CONCEPT (US)Tulip Wrap Skirt Blue
$265.00 W CONCEPT (US)
Striped Pin-tuck Swim Wrap Skirt [WH/NV]
BLUE WRAP SKIRTW CONCEPT (US)Striped Pin-tuck Swim Wrap Skirt [WH/NV]
$102.00 W CONCEPT (US)
Denim Wrap Skirt [Blue]
BLUE WRAP SKIRTW CONCEPT (US)Denim Wrap Skirt [Blue]
$210.00 W CONCEPT (US)
Wrap Front Buckle Detail Mini Skirt In Mid Blue Denim, Women's Size US
EGO (US & CA)Wrap Front Buckle Detail Mini Skirt In Mid Blue Denim, Women's Size US $42.00 EGO (US & CA)
ARI Womens Wrap Skirt Blue Knee Length Crazy Pattern UK
CERQULARARI Womens Wrap Skirt Blue Knee Length Crazy Pattern UK $18.19 CERQULAR
Adam Lippes Floral Wrap Skirt Blue-multicolored-print
RENT THE RUNWAYAdam Lippes Floral Wrap Skirt Blue-multicolored-print $238.00 RENT THE RUNWAY
Seamed Plaid Wrap Maxi Skirt
ANTHROPOLOGIE (US)Seamed Plaid Wrap Maxi Skirt $158.00 ANTHROPOLOGIE (US)
Hudson Wrap Mini Skirt Blue
RENT THE RUNWAYHudson Wrap Mini Skirt Blue $114.00 RENT THE RUNWAY
Zeagoo Women's Chic Two-piece Set Hearts Knit Pullover and Hip Wrap Skirt - Blue / 2XL(14)
ZEAGOOZeagoo Women's Chic Two-piece Set Hearts Knit Pullover and Hip Wrap Skirt - Blue / 2XL(14) $45.99 ZEAGOO
NO BOUNDARIES Womens Blue Denim Wrap Mini Skirt Cotton Blend Size S Casual
CERQULARNO BOUNDARIES Womens Blue Denim Wrap Mini Skirt Cotton Blend Size S Casual $19.49 CERQULAR
Maje Navy Blue/White Gabardine Faux Wrap Ruffled Maxi Skirt
THE LUXURY CLOSETMaje Navy Blue/White Gabardine Faux Wrap Ruffled Maxi Skirt $163.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET
Dior Blue Palm Tree Stripe Print Cotton Wrap Midi Skirt
THE LUXURY CLOSETDior Blue Palm Tree Stripe Print Cotton Wrap Midi Skirt $584.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET
Blue Mosaic Garden Mini Wrap Skirt, MOSAIC GARDEN SOFT BLUE
FARMRIOBlue Mosaic Garden Mini Wrap Skirt, MOSAIC GARDEN SOFT BLUE $148.00 FARMRIO
Peter Som x RTR Wrap Midi Skirt Blue-white-print
RENT THE RUNWAYPeter Som x RTR Wrap Midi Skirt Blue-white-print $310.00 RENT THE RUNWAY
BLUE SEVEN Womens Wrap Skirt Black Short Floral
CERQULARBLUE SEVEN Womens Wrap Skirt Black Short Floral $18.19 CERQULAR
3.1 Phillip Lim Shirt Dress with Wrap Skirt Blue-white-print
RENT THE RUNWAY3.1 Phillip Lim Shirt Dress with Wrap Skirt Blue-white-print $495.00 RENT THE RUNWAY
Polo Ralph Lauren Blue/White Floral Print Crepe Wrap Skirt
THE LUXURY CLOSETPolo Ralph Lauren Blue/White Floral Print Crepe Wrap Skirt $150.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET
For Love and Lemons Gwen Wrap Skirt Black-blue-print
RENT THE RUNWAYFor Love and Lemons Gwen Wrap Skirt Black-blue-print $55.00 RENT THE RUNWAY
D & G Blue/Monochrome Plaid Denim Lace Detail Wrap Skirt
THE LUXURY CLOSETD & G Blue/Monochrome Plaid Denim Lace Detail Wrap Skirt $326.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET
3.1 Phillip Lim Cavalry Wrap Skirt Blue
RENT THE RUNWAY3.1 Phillip Lim Cavalry Wrap Skirt Blue $119.00 RENT THE RUNWAY
3.1 Phillip Lim Denim Wrap Skirt Blue
RENT THE RUNWAY3.1 Phillip Lim Denim Wrap Skirt Blue $135.00 RENT THE RUNWAY
Tweed Wrap Mini Skirt
ANTHROPOLOGIE (US)Tweed Wrap Mini Skirt $95.00 ANTHROPOLOGIE (US)
Polo Ralph Lauren Plaid Wrap Mini Skirt Green-blue-print
RENT THE RUNWAYPolo Ralph Lauren Plaid Wrap Mini Skirt Green-blue-print $179.00 RENT THE RUNWAY
Reworked Denim Wrap Mini Skirt
ANTHROPOLOGIE (US)Reworked Denim Wrap Mini Skirt $98.00 ANTHROPOLOGIE (US)
Stella McCartney Blue /Green Floral Print Silk Wrap Style Midi Skirt
THE LUXURY CLOSETStella McCartney Blue /Green Floral Print Silk Wrap Style Midi Skirt $264.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET
Womens Blue Wrap Denim Mini Skirt Cotton Blend Plain Casual M Pockets Button
CERQULARWomens Blue Wrap Denim Mini Skirt Cotton Blend Plain Casual M Pockets Button $16.89 CERQULAR
CAROL ANDERSON Womens Blue Floral Rayon Wrap Midi Skirt S Beach Vacation Casual
CERQULARCAROL ANDERSON Womens Blue Floral Rayon Wrap Midi Skirt S Beach Vacation Casual $19.49 CERQULAR
Siena Wrap Skirt - Blue Alfresco Floral
PETAL & PUP USSiena Wrap Skirt - Blue Alfresco Floral $59.00 PETAL & PUP US
DENIM WRAP SKIRT SHORTS [blue]
W CONCEPT (US)DENIM WRAP SKIRT SHORTS [blue] $175.00 W CONCEPT (US)
Tulip Wrap Skirt Blue
W CONCEPT (US)Tulip Wrap Skirt Blue $265.00 W CONCEPT (US)
Polo Ralph Lauren Blue Floral Print Crepe Mini Wrap Skirt
THE LUXURY CLOSETPolo Ralph Lauren Blue Floral Print Crepe Mini Wrap Skirt $163.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET
Sonia Rykiel Navy Blue Jersey Wrap Skirt
THE LUXURY CLOSETSonia Rykiel Navy Blue Jersey Wrap Skirt $229.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET
At Wrap Button Flared Skirt Indigo Blue
W CONCEPT (US)At Wrap Button Flared Skirt Indigo Blue $147.00 W CONCEPT (US)
Striped Pin-tuck Swim Wrap Skirt [WH/NV]
W CONCEPT (US)Striped Pin-tuck Swim Wrap Skirt [WH/NV] $102.00 W CONCEPT (US)
Strap Wrap Skirt (Blue Stripe)
W CONCEPT (US)Strap Wrap Skirt (Blue Stripe) $137.00 W CONCEPT (US)
Denim Wrap Skirt [Blue]
W CONCEPT (US)Denim Wrap Skirt [Blue] $210.00 W CONCEPT (US)
Louis Vuitton Blue Silk Buttoned Wrap Skirt
THE LUXURY CLOSETLouis Vuitton Blue Silk Buttoned Wrap Skirt $343.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET
Wrap Mini A-line Skirt [Denim Blue]
W CONCEPT (US)Wrap Mini A-line Skirt [Denim Blue] $235.00 W CONCEPT (US)
see-through wrap skirt (4colors)
W CONCEPT (US)see-through wrap skirt (4colors) $119.00 W CONCEPT (US)
−50%Never Fully Dressed Rio Printed Woven Mini Wrap Skirt - Blue - 16 (UK16
HARVEY NICHOLS USNever Fully Dressed Rio Printed Woven Mini Wrap Skirt - Blue - 16 (UK16$103.04 $51.52 HARVEY NICHOLS US
−40%FARM Rio Cashew and Birds Mini Wrap Skirt Cashew And Birds Red And Blue
SHOPBOPFARM Rio Cashew and Birds Mini Wrap Skirt Cashew And Birds Red And Blue$98.00 $58.80 SHOPBOP
−50%Ann Taylor Floral Wrap Midi Skirt
ANN TAYLORAnn Taylor Floral Wrap Midi Skirt$139.00 $69.50 ANN TAYLOR
−50%Ann Taylor Petite Floral Wrap Midi Skirt
ANN TAYLORAnn Taylor Petite Floral Wrap Midi Skirt$139.00 $69.50 ANN TAYLOR

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