The 12 Best Skorts of 2024
Once the Weather Turns a Certain Temperature, I Banish All My Pants and Set My Mind on Wearing Skirts for the Rest of the Spring and Summer. Unfortunately...
Once the weather turns a certain temperature, I banish all my pants and set my mind on wearing skirts for the rest of the spring and summer. Unfortunately, there are plenty of warm weather situations that aren't ideal for a skirt. Think: trying to sit comfortably at a picnic, riding a bicycle, and lugging laundry to your local laundromat in the city heat.
This is where the skort comes in — thanks to the built-in shorts, it gives you all the freedom of a skirt without worrying about what a gust of wind might do or thinking about how you'll squat down to tie your shoe. Plus, all the It girls are wearing them at the moment, and it seems like every brand makes its own version. Because of how many choices there are, we set out to find the best athletic skorts by interviewing a few designers, stylists, and influencers as well as testing a bunch out ourselves, We uncovered all the skorts that offer high-quality materials, flattering designs, and special features like pockets and sun protection. So, whether you are looking for the perfect bottom for your workout or picnic in the park, these are the best skorts.
Best Overall
HALARA Everyday Cloudful Air-Fabric 2-in-1 Skirt
Halara
Halara was my first foray into the skort trend — and I have yet to look back. Living in southern California, I get tired of only wearing shorts whenever it's hot, so a skort seemed like a great alternative to stay cool and feel cute. The Marvelous skort manages to create a pleated skirt that doesn't feel too much like a schoolgirl's cheerleading outfit but still has a bit of a flounce. With its versatile silhouette, I've worn it on dates as well as hikes around Los Angeles. I also love how the high waistband offers tummy control without feeling suffocating. The shorts never rode up nor compressed my legs too much. And believe it or not, the inner pockets actually did fit my iPhone 11. Even after wearing it for hours, I didn't want to take it off.
What really sealed the deal, though, was how affordable and inclusive the skort is. Not only is it the cheapest option on the list, but it also comes in 25 colors (plus several different prints) and a size range from XXS to 4X. As someone who is five-foot-three, I loathe styles that are far too long, and the XS fits me perfectly. This design is definitely on the shorter side, but then again, you'll always have the shorts underneath.
Size Range: XXS-4X | Colors: 33 | Materials: Nylon, elastane
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Best Budget
LouKeith Tennis Skirts for Women
Amazon
Anyone intrigued by the trend but not willing to go all in on higher-end versions from brands like Lululemon or Outdoor Voices might like this inexpensive (but still good quality) option from LouKeith. It has all the same qualities — built-in shorts with hidden pockets, lightweight material that wicks away sweat, a high-rise waistband with tummy control, and a flexible fit — just at a much lower price. We appreciate how many colors it comes in, including fun patterns, like paisleys and florals, to add a little more spunk to your wardrobe. You can wear this for any type of workout from tennis to golf to dance, but the shorts do have a tendency to roll up, so keep that in mind before wearing.
Size Range: XS-XXL | Colors: 26 | Materials: Nylon, spandex
