If we had to pick a trend for 2015, we’d take our inspiration from the seventies, and there’s one item that we’re seeing everywhere at the moment. Its shape is A-line and its style is button-front, and as a skirt, it’s hard to beat for practicality and versatility.
Think of Joni Mitchell but you needn’t research too hard, because she’s guesting in the current Saint Laurent ads. Our modern-day muse Alexa Chung champions button-through, both skirts and dresses, in her denim collection for AG. Check out her mini skirt topped with a vision in white aka the silk blouse, balanced by long legs swathed in opaque tights and patent knee-highs.
Denim pre-dates the 1970s, but it had a brilliant decade then, and hasn’t looked back since. Style it pale or indigo with metallic buttons and contrast stitching, cinched with a tan belt. Wear in lengths from maxi upwards, pull on a blazer, and step into platform espadrilles or mules.
Team with a turtleneck and slouchy camel coat, or throw on a furry bomber. Rip it to stay streetwise, or add a feminine touch in a frilly crop. Top distressed fabric with a Breton and a beige jacket, or embrace denim on denim by adding a matching topper instead.
Suede’s also enjoying a revival at the moment. Work this tactile material in tan with a black roll neck, or darkly with a striped shirt. Accentuate its soft side in blush pink and a pastel knit, or match black suede with ankle boots. For a change, switch to plain or patterned corduroy, and team with sneakers.
Get away from retro in a beige midi with chrome buttons. Alexander Wang’s pastel button-front thoughtfully includes roomy pockets with flaps; address its paleness with a black crop or tailored knit. Keep fabric light for floral prints, and button up with bright or clear plastic, or opt for pleats and chunky buttons.
Jessica Alba separated her button-up skirt and printed tank with a black belt, enhanced by an envelope cross-body bag and Givenchy ankle-strap jelly sandals. The actress added a pop of colour with signature red sunnies, complemented with hobo bag and bracelet in turquoise.
Sideline the A-shape for a buttoned pencil like Missoni’s, or try a fuller version with a printed tee or a graphic top. Cosy up to dark faux-leather and render it stunning with white gladiator sandals, but forget the future tense – it’s pretty obvious that button-front skirts are trending already!
The featured photo is of Nicole Warne wearing a pencil skirt with button front detail from Asos
Barbora Ondrackova is killing it in this elegant suede skirt with button front detailing. Pair a skirt such as this with either tights or bare legs for a beige aesthetic to die for!
Sweater: Zara, Skirt: Topshop, Sandals: Isabel Marant, Bag: Chloé bag.
Button front skirts are back, and there’s no better way to wear the trend than in denim! Annabelle Fleur looks cute and casual in this outfit, consisting of a blue cami, beautiful neutral espadrilles and cute minimal accessories.
Skirt: Asos, Top: Sincerely Jules, Shoes: Castaner.
What better way to wear the button front skirt trend than paired with an adorable cropped white blouse and necktie like Priscila Betancort?! This style is casual yet authentic, and we love it!
Skirt: Zara, Top: 3 Inch, Sandals: Sarenza, Bag: Prada, Scarf: Asos.
Wear a button front skirt like Jamie J Chung and pair it with snazzy faux snakeskin Chelsea boots and a fuzzy knit cardigan! This look is unique and original, we love it!
Skirt: Madwell, Cardigan: Tularosa, Boots: The Office Of Angela Scott.
For a retro, casual style, try pairing a denim button front skirt with Adidas superstars and a plunge neck white blouse! Via Josefin Ekström.
Top: Aeryne Paris, Skirt: Bikbok.
Nada Adelle wears a cute mustard roll neck jumper with her button front skirt.
Sunglasses: Asos, Jumper: Topshop, Skirt: Primark.
Pair a pastel button-front skirt with violet heels for an edgier look. Via Natasha Ndlovu.
Blouse / Skirt / Shoes: Asos.
Wear your button front suede skirt with matching shoes and a white top. Via Nada Adelle
Vine Tank: Kit And Ace, Suedette Mini Skirt: Miss Selfridge, Bag: Zara, Sunglasses: Asos, Shoes: Carvela
Pair your little button front denim mini skirt with a simple white bell sleeve blouse. Adorable. Via Janni Deler
Sunglasses: RayBan, Top: Chiquelle, Skirt: Gina Tricot, Bag: Céline, Sandals: Bershka
Button front skirts are especially great in an all white outfit! Via theaugustdiaries
Top: Aritzia, Skirt: Forever 21, Sandals: Isabel Marant
If you’re looking for something to wear with denim this summer why not this beige sweater with cute sandals! Via Charlotte Groeneveld
Top: Chloe, Skirt: Zara, Sandals: Chloe
Aimee Song is slaying the button front trend with this denim skirt combined with a white off the shoulder shirt!
Shirt: Tibi, Skirt: Zara, Shoes: Cornetti
An off the shoulder black shirt with an all-the-rage buttoned denim skirt is a wonderful spring look. Via Veronica Ferraro
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Felicia Akerstrom in a denim button front Topshop mini skirt
Sara Escudero is wearing a Zara mini skirt with a button downed front
Button Front Maxi Skirts: Lucita Yañez is wearing a denim button front down skirt from Zara
Denim Button Front Skirts: Jill Lansky is wearing a dark denim Forever 21 knee length skirt
Buttoned Down Mini Skirts: Tiphaine is wearing camel suede Topshop buttoned down mini skirt
Lucy Williams is wearing a navy and white vintage striped tee with a dark brown suede button downed skirt from Reformation
Long white button front skirt and a light blue frayed top. it doesn’t come much more on point than than that. Via Fiona Edwards
Top: J Brand, Skirt: Frame Denim, Shoes: Vans, Bag: Proenza Schouler, Sunglasses: Wildfox Couture
Gala Gonzalez is wearing a button front denim skirt from AC for AG denim skirt
Laura Dittrich is wearing a button front denim skirt from Zara
Button Down Denim Skirts: Paula Ordovas is wearing a light denim Zara mini skirt
Joyce Croonen is wearing a button front long denim skirt from H&M
Long Button Downed Skirt: Noor De Groot is wearing a beige button downed maxi skirt
The Pearl Oyster is wearing a suede Asos button downed mini skirt
Sara Escudero is wearing a suede black button downed mini skirt 
Isabel Sellés is wearing Miss Selfridges creme button downed skirt 
Rosie Fortescue is wearing a button fronted suede popper skirt from Miss Selfridge
The button fronted denim skirt trend Via Stockholm Street Style
Button Fronted Skirt Trend: Marta Cygan is wearing a vintage suede skirt
