PSA From French Girls: These Are the 5 Least-Dated Ways to Wear Miniskirts This Year

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Skirt trends come and go, but the fact of the matter is that miniskirts are timeless, and no one knows it better than French women. Year after year, it's one of their go-to wardrobe staples and is even something I think of first when my mind thinks of French-girl style.

Now that we've entered a new year, I've been thinking about fresh ways to wear things to keep a miniskirt from looking dated. And although they are indeed timeless, certain ways of styling them can look a bit passé. After doing a deep dive into the recent outfits of chic French girls, I landed on five miniskirt outfit ideas that look especially relevant in 2026.

If you're a miniskirt fan in fear of looking dated, or just want some fresh new outfit ideas to add to your 2026 arsenal, keep scrolling to see the five key French-girl looks that should be on your radar, and shop the pieces you may be missing to recreate them.

The Leather Jacket Outfit

Adding a third piece, such as a leather jacket, to your miniskirt outfit always makes it cooler. And the scarf belt, which is a trend I'm sure we'll continue to see this year, is the perfect finishing touch.

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The Sweater-and-Boots Outfit

This is a classic winter-to-spring outfit combination. A sweater, miniskirt, and knee-high boots will never look dated. Trust me.

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The Co-Ord Outfit

If you don't want to think about what you're going to wear, a matching set is the answer. Pairing it with sheer tights, a turtleneck, and loafers looks especially 2026.

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The T-Shirt Outfit

If you're starting to think about spring and summer, you'll appreciate this outfit. All you need for this simple outfit is a white T-shirt and a miniskirt in a primary color. The two-tone heels, which are a major trend for spring, give the look an especially 2026 feel.

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The Cardigan-and-Tights Outfit

Cinched-waist cardigans continue to be cool and relevant, and they're a very flattering addition to a miniskirt, whether it's a flared or classic straight one.

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Allyson Payer
Allyson Payer
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Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.