What To Wear With A Tiered Maxi Skirt

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A tiered maxi skirt is perfect for spring when it’s not quite warm enough for mini skirts or shorts. You can wear it with lots of different tops but I have one guideline: make sure the waistband shows. Choose a cropped top or one that you can tuck in. A top that ends at the hips or below will hide the shape of the skirt and may look frumpy. Here are some outfit options you can create with your tiered maxi skirt…

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Tiered Maxi Skirt + Cropped T-Shirt + Wedge Sandals

Fashionipa (Nipa) wearing a white cropped tee and navy skirt.

My tiered maxi skirt is Staud’s Sea Sea Maxi skirt in Navy. I usually wear a 4 in most brands but sized up to an 8. Check the size chart if you are considering this style as you may need to size up.

This is a style that they remake season after season, so look out for lots of color and print options.

My t-shirt is J.Crew’s 90’s Cropped Organic Cotton T-shirt from last year. Everlane has a similar (but shorter) Ribbed Baby Tee. Madewell has a Square-neck Tee – I love the shape of this neckline!

My wedge sandals are my Sarah Flint (gifted) Mirjana Wedge sandals which I wrote about here: The Perfect Summer Wedge Sandals.

Tiered Maxi Skirt + Tucked-In Top + Flats

Not sure about a cropped top? Try a body suit or snug tank top that you can tuck in.

If you’re looking for a bra strap-friendly tank top, I just bought this Fitted Ribbed Tank from Banana Republic in navy. I was a bit skeptical of the ribbed texture which can often be clingy, but I really like the way it fits.

I don’t often wear bodysuits but when I do, I prefer a bikini bottom like this Everlane Cutaway Tank Bodysuit to a thong.

Wear these with some comfortable flats like the ever-popular Tory Burch Miller Sandals, Reformation’s Lattice Flat sandals, or Anthropologie’s easy Leather Thong sandals.

Tiered Maxi Skirt + Wrap Top + Ballet Flats

Looking for a warmer option? Try a knit wrap top with ballet flats. Everlane has a pretty Rib-Knit Wrap Top in a cropped length. Madewell has a similar Ribbed V-Neck Wrap Top. I also love the wrap cardigan from & Other Stories. Wear these with pointed-toe flats like Sarah Flint’s Natalie or square-toe flats like Tory Burch’s Georgia Ballet Flats.

Related Post | My Sarah Flint Natalie Flats Review

Do you have a tiered maxi skirt? Which of these 3 outfit options would be your style?

Fashionipa (Nipa) sitting on steps wearing a white cropped tee, navy skirt and white wedge sandals.

I help you shop intentionally, create flattering outfits, and embrace your natural beauty. I'm a former fashion product manager, now living on a hobby farm in Upstate New York with my husband, our three almost-grown kids, and our pets.

8 Comments

  1. Judy Arazoza says:

    Love you suggestions. I have never worn a maxi skirt

    1. Fashionipa says:

      Hi Judy, Hope you’ll try one – they’re so flattering, and fun to wear! xo Nipa

    1. Fashionipa says:

      Hi Jess, Me too. It took me a while to find ones that are just the right length (i.e. not belly-baring) but I have a few options now. xo Nipa

  3. Shelley Webb says:

    Very pretty! I have both a wrap top and a maxi skirt! I will definitely try that out!

    1. Fashionipa says:

      Hi Shelley, Nice! Would love to know how you style them! xo Nipa

  4. NATALIE K says:

    Very basic and cute except I’m not a white shoe person better nude sandles!!!

    1. Fashionipa says:

      Thanks, Sarah Flint has lots of nude sandal options too! xo Nipa

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