3 Elegant Ways to Style COS’ Trending Column Maxi Skirt

Inevitably, some trending styles will be more of a flash in the pan than a lifelong wardrobe acquaintance, but this sleek skirt is quite the opposite. Understated, refined and an instant injection of polish into any look, it’s easy to see why this skirt (and the wool skirt trend in general) is taking off right now. Whilst the style itself isn’t new, current iterations of the column skirt (also known as the pencil skirt) feel incredibly fresh. In keeping with the overarching understated, quiet-luxury mood in fashion of late, this is exactly the kind of piece I’ve been looking for. 

Not only is COS’ column skirt an endlessly chic addition that will slip right into your winter wardrobe (I’ve shared my styling ideas below), but it will move with you through spring and autumn too. It comes in three shades: the black features belt loops and neat welted pockets, whilst the cream and navy versions remove the details for a more streamlined effect. The brilliance of this style is that it’s so clean that it can be elevated with boots or heels or worn casually with trainers and a cosy knit.

Without further ado, here’s the COS column skirt I can’t stop thinking about, and how to style it right now.