The #1 Way Fashion People Will Be Styling Skirts in 2027, According to the Jacquemus Show
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The fashion landscape is perpetually in motion, a dance of fleeting trends and enduring aesthetics. Recent pronouncements from the runways, particularly Jacquemus’s latest show in Corsica, offer a glimpse into the stylistic future, suggesting a shift towards a remarkably understated elegance. The collection, titled "Le Bonheur," focused on the simple pleasures of the seaside, translating into a vision of skirts styled with a quiet confidence. This isn't about maximalism or overt displays of wealth; rather, it's a return to the foundational principles of effortless chic, echoing the spirit of French style icons. It’s a move that aligns beautifully with our own ethos of refined self-expression, a sensibility we’ve explored in depth with profiles like Meet the Creative Force Behind Catbird: Leigh Batnick Plessner, where understated creativity and intentional design choices are paramount. This shift also resonates with the understanding of personal style we encourage—knowing your body shape and finding what truly suits you, as outlined in Body Shape and Style BFFs: A Guide to Exploring and Embracing Your Individuality.
The key takeaway from the Jacquemus show, and the predicted styling trend for 2027, is a focus on layering and textural interplay. Think a simple slip skirt paired with a crisp linen shirt, or a flowing midi skirt worn with a tailored knit. It’s less about the skirt itself—the silhouette, the fabric—and more about how it functions within a considered, layered ensemble. This speaks to a broader cultural move away from overt branding and towards a more nuanced understanding of luxury. It’s not about *what* you wear, but *how* you wear it, and the quiet confidence that emanates from a well-curated wardrobe. The expectation of effortless style, of appearing “undone” while clearly having made intentional choices, has become increasingly important. This ties into the growing popularity of pieces like the versatile Windbreaker Jackets from JS Athletica for Women, demonstrating a desire for functional, stylish pieces that can be seamlessly integrated into a variety of looks.
The significance of this development extends beyond the immediate realm of skirt styling. It points to a larger recalibration within the fashion industry, a move away from the relentless churn of micro-trends and towards a more sustainable and enduring sense of style. This is a direct response to consumer fatigue with fast fashion and a growing appreciation for quality, craftsmanship, and timeless design. The "quiet luxury" aesthetic, already gaining traction, is finding a new expression in this focus on layered simplicity and understated elegance. It’s about investing in pieces that will last, that can be styled in multiple ways, and that reflect a personal sense of style rather than fleeting trends. This aligns with a broader cultural shift towards mindfulness and intentionality, reflecting a desire for a more considered and purposeful existence.
Looking ahead, the question becomes: how will this emphasis on understated elegance permeate other areas of fashion? Will we see similar shifts in the styling of trousers, dresses, or outerwear? And perhaps more importantly, how will this trend be interpreted and adapted by different generations and subcultures? While the Jacquemus show offers a clear vision for 2027, the true test will be in how this aesthetic evolves and integrates into the ever-changing landscape of personal style, ensuring that the pursuit of refined simplicity remains both aspirational and accessible.
We may barely be halfway through summer 2026, but Jacquemus is already shaping what next summer style will look like. The designer staged his latest runway show at his famously striking locations, this time on the French island of Corsica. Titled Le Bonheur—French for happiness—the collection explored the simple pleasures of the seaside: the feeling of the breeze wafting through your clothes or the juiciness of ripe fruit.
The show brought out plenty of familiar faces including Kiernan Shipka, Sienna Spiro, and Alexandra Leclerc, the latter of whom arrived in a turquoise dress that also appeared on the runway just moment later, cementing that the It color will remain just as relevant this time next year, too. Actually, several key 2027 trends appeared throughout the collection, indicating where style will be heading next year, like the specific way everyone will be styling skirts—i.e. with a coordinating bra top to make an effortlessly elegant warm-weather outfit.
And that's just the start. Keep scrolling to uncover the key trends, colors, and styling ideas from the Jacquemus S/S 27 show.
Skirt Sets
The Jacquemus show just declared the number-one way that the fashion crowd will be styling their skirts come next spring and summer: via matching sets that feature a midi skirt with a coordinating bra top. The collection featured several such looks with basque-waist balloon-style skirts and minimalist tops. They arrived in airy white and coastal-inspired striped iterations.
The It Colors to Know: Turquoise and Rust
Color has always been at the core of the brand's DNA, and we were delighted to see that a tight edit of bright, saturated color provided a pop against the largely ivory-toned collection. Turquoise and burnt orange were the specific hues that jumped out, and Alexandra Leclerc even made the case IRL wearing look 5's aqua-colored dress to attend the show.
Sheer Looks
Sheer dressing was another major theme on the runway, but instead of completely see-through fabrics, airy dresses were cut from an organza material that lent a slightly more subtle translucent effect.
A Preview of Next Summer's Silhouette: Scoop Tanks
The collection highlighted the importance of one specific summer wardrobe basic: the scoop-neck tank. Effortless and elegant, several of these tanks featured on the runway in relaxed-fit silhouetted where they were styled with voluminous skirts and trousers. If there is only one thing you take away from this show, it should be to incorporate one of these sophisticated tanks into your wardrobe without wait.
Ballet Flats With, Well, Everything
Sorry, sandals, but according to this runway, ballet flats may be the only shoes you need to have for a strong vacation wardrobe. Pretty ruched flats were accompanied any and every look that the designer sent out, from glam sequined dresses to sheer looks, cementing them as the shoe of the summer.
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