16 designer skirts that will flatter your figure

1. Chloé

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Printed with blossoms, this asymmetric skirt is cut from lightweight silk-blend. It’s designed with functional buttons placed a little off-center in a subtle nod to traditional cheongsams.

Asymmetric floral-print silk-blend skirt, US$1,895 (S$2,684), Chloé

Available on: Net-a-Porter

2. Gucci

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Hitting just above the knee, this black skirt is made in Italy from firm croc-effect leather. Take cues from the runway styling and wear yours with lots of bright, bold color.

Croc-effect leather mini skirt, US$2,800, Gucci

Available on: Net-a-Porter

3. Alexander Wang

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Made in Italy, Alexander Wang’s skirt falls to a dramatic asymmetric hem that really highlights your legs and is designed in a four-pocket construction that resembles denim styles.

Asymmetric leather skirt, US$1,595, Alexander Wang

Available on: Net-a-Porter

4. Self-Portrait

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This crepe de chine mini wrap skirt features a cargo-style pocket on the cotton-canvas overlay and pretty lace trims at the hem. The accordion pleats create movement and volume.

Lace-paneled pleated crepe de chine and cotton-canvas wrap mini skirt, US$335, Self-Portrait

Available on: Net-a-Porter

5. Zimmermann

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This mini skirt is made from linen that’s fully lined for coverage and features paisley-shaped cutouts with rouleaux embroidery along the scalloped, asymmetric hem.

Brightside Rouleaux cutout linen mini skirt, US$850, Zimmermann

Available on: Net-a-Porter

6. Balmain

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This black ribbed skirt is elegantly form-fitting. Knitted in a mini length, it’s trimmed with a row of soft fringe at the hem.

Fringed ribbed-knit mini skirt, US$795, Balmain

Available on: Net-a-Porter

7. Monse

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This skirt is tailored from panels of striped wool-twill and has a dramatic asymmetric hem. It’s partially lined with smooth stretch-silk for comfort.

Asymmetric draped striped wool-twill skirt, US$1,325, Monse

Available on: Net-a-Porter

8. Cushnie

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Cushnie’s skirt is cut from ‘Pearl Blue’ silk-chiffon that’s embellished with light-catching paillettes, fringe and tiny beads.

Asymmetric embellished silk-chiffon skirt, US$1,395, Cushnie

Available on: Net-a-Porter

9. Isabel Marant

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You’d be hard pressed to find a skirt more glamorous than Isabel Marant’s ‘Zulina’ style \u2013 the fringed hem looked so cool as it swished down the Paris runway.

Zulina fringed embellished metallic silk-blend mini skirt, US$4,100,\u00a0Isabel Marant

Available on: Net-a-Porter

10. Fannie Schiavoni

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Handmade in London from smooth black satin covered in light-catching crystals, this heavyweight skirt is glamourous and shows off your legs well.

Rosa crystal-embellished satin mini skirt, US$1,325, Fannie Schiavoni

Available on: Net-a-Porter

11. Redemption

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Designed with an asymmetric wrap-effect front, this cool mini skirt is cut from soft cotton-blend that’s jacquard-woven with a zebra pattern.

Asymmetric metallic cotton-blend jacquard mini skirt, US$705, Redemption

Available on: Net-a-Porter

12. GANNI

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This skirt has an asymmetric wrap silhouette that’s slightly longer at the back and fastens with tonal snaps. The satin lining prevents it from clinging to bare legs or tights, too.

Asymmetric leather wrap mini skirt, US$350, GANNI

Available on: Net-a-Porter

13. 16ARLINGTON

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The fitted pencil silhouette accentuates curves and has darts at the waist. It’s split to the thigh, so prep your legs with a body oil and wear yours with a fitted top to show off.

Fonda leather pencil skirt, US$750, 16ARLINGTON

Available on: Net-a-Porter

14. See by Chloé

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This denim skirt has a flouncy, ruffled hem that’s traced with curved stitching to echo the silhouette of an ocean wave - a nod to the label’s seaside inspiration.

Ruffled denim skirt, US$315, See by Chloé

Available on: Net-a-Porter

15. Retrofête

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Cut from lilac crepe de chine, it’s embellished with scores of shimmering sequins and has strategically placed ruching that creates a higher hemline.

Celestia ruched sequined crepe de chine mini skirt, US$375, Retrofête

Available on: Net-a-Porter

16. SemSem

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This fun mini skirt is embellished with wispy blush feathers and strands of gold tinsel, so it moves and shimmers beautifully as you walk. It’s cut from silk-blend crepe de chine for a slim fit and lined with smooth satin.

Feather and tinsel-embellished silk-blend crepe de chine mini skirt, US$895, SemSem

Available on: Net-a-Porter

This article was first published in Singapore Harper's Bazaar.