From flared and full styles to exaggerated pleats, a long skirt styled in a contemporary way feels elegant but edgy. (Plus, you needn’t worry about tanning your legs.) Shop the best styles below …
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A-line cotton skirt, €34.99, at H&M.

Flared knitted skirt, €99, at COS.

Grace skirt, Skall Studio, €268, at Slow Street.

A-line denim skirt, €79; www.arket.com.

Tie-detailed linen midi wrap skirt, Loro Piana, €1,900; www.net-a-porter.com.

Box pleat midi-skirt, €69.95, at Massimo Dutti.

Cotton long skirt, €89.99; www.oysho.com.