Swap Your Sweatpants for These 15 Comfy-Chic Skirts 

It’s time to broaden our definition of effortless dressing to include comfy skirts. Sure, sweatpants have dominated the fashion scene over the past year and will probably remain a wardrobe constant throughout 2021. But, if you’re itching for a way to elevate those casual outfits, then a lounge-worthy skirt—like the feminine A-line designs from the Prada spring 2021 collection—will certainly do the trick.

For me, throwing on a comfy skirt feels just as good as wearing a pair of knit joggers. Think about it: A midi or maxi length gives the same amount of coverage as sweatpants, and if you find a style crafted with a relaxed silhouette, you’ll have the same amount of ease and mobility.

The key to finding the best lounge-worthy options is to search for materials and cuts that easily give way to the body, as opposed to structured and stiff designs. My personal favorites include silky satin slips that hit just below the calf. You can throw them on with chunky-knit sweaters and warm turtlenecks, making these skirts no-brainers when elevating your winter wardrobe. Not to mention, they look just as good—if not better—with a classic hoodie. Carrie Bradshaw certainly showed us how it’s done on Sex and the City. I can still picture Sarah Jessica Parker’s character dashing through the New York City streets in a dreamy collection of midlength skirts paired with everything from graphic T-shirts to timeless button-downs and bra tops.

What I love the most about an approachable skirt is that it’s a wardrobe hero that comes in a variety of options. There are cashmere styles that are as snuggly as a luxurious blanket and chunky-knit versions that’ll rival your best cardigan. Plus, they come in so many smile-inducing prints. 

Ahead, you’ll discover some of the best comfy skirts, from a romantic, floral-covered Johanna Ortiz option to a fun, graphic Collina Strada design.