Wrap skirts are your wardrobe's best friends
You can't beat the sheer versatility of wrap skirts. Short or long, casual or formal – you can use them as the basis for so many outfits. They come in all dimensions on Zalando, giving you a great choice, plus all the convenience of online shopping. You'll find elegant knee-length skirts from Italian designers, or youthfully rebellious mini-skirts straight from the hip inner-city streets. They come in all kinds of imaginative patterns and prints, from angular modern designs and riotous tropical colours to retro ‘70s abstracts. Florals and solid colours are also available.
Materials and fabrics are equally diverse. Many are made from soft polyester or pure cotton. These are lightweight and equally at home at a brunch with friends, attending uni classes or on the beach. Linen skirts have an elegant edge, a cool and comfortable alternative for a summer dinner party or a night out for cocktails. Boldly printed sarong-style wrap skirts with exotic patterns are great for lounging around the house or next to the pool.
You'll also find sophisticated business skirts with a wrap design. These are typically made from a blend of polyester, viscose and elastane that produces a suit pants type of fabric. Denim-look materials are also popular, as are the faux leather models, made from a polyester and cotton blend.
Women's wrap skirts with sustainable credentials
You'll find many women's wrap skirts on Zalando made using sustainable processes and materials. Look out for our green tags on these items. Up to 70% of the polyester that goes into these skirts is recycled, with a minimum of 50%. This has been independently certified per item, or guaranteed by the brand's certified in-house recycling processes. The stretchy fabric skirts made from polyester and elastane blends are certified to contain 30-50% recycled materials. Where modal materials are combined with polyester, they're certified as made with at least 50% forest-sourced materials that only come from responsible sources.
All of this gives you a tremendous choice of sustainable wrap skirts. Summer wraps are airy and light, made from responsibly-sourced viscose. They're great for all-day wear. Mini-skirt styles have elasticated waists with lace fastenings to keep them securely in place. For evening or formal wear, there are various skirts with large front sashes in a polyester-based chiffon fabric. You can also get full-length wrap skirts with integrated tops.
Among these skirts you'll find some more specialised items. There are short designer wraps to wear with swimwear. They're semi-sheer, made from modal materials, at least 20% of which is certified to be plant-based. We also have maternity wraps in comfortable calf-length viscose fabrics.
How to wear a wrap skirt
You can wear these wrap skirts with virtually anything, to create a wide range of outfits. For a summery look, a lightweight cotton or polyester wrap goes very well with a loose blouse or a formal shirt tied at the mid-riff. Sandals complete the look. For an all-day look that you can wear to social meet-ups or to work, choose a calf-length wrap with a subtle pattern. You can pair it with a halter-neck top and open-toe heels, for instance.
If you want a youthful street look, go for a short faux leather or polyester wrap. Add chunky ankle boots or trainers and a cropped T-shirt and you're good to go. For a more dramatic look, wear a pair of thigh-high boots instead. To create a simple everyday student outfit, a plain straight-cut wrap and an oversized sweatshirt will do the trick. Add your favourite footwear.
There's virtually no end to the outfit combinations you can dream up with just a few different types of wrap skirts. Once you've discovered their versatility, you're likely to become a big fan. And you'll always have more to choose from on Zalando.
