As a Millennial, It Makes Me Proud That Gen Z Love This Winter Skirt Trend As Much As I Do

As winter's grasp tightens by the day I'm feeling more and more ready to welcome a moodier energy into my daily wardrobe. Favouring hardy fabrics that can withstand a strong gust and rich colour palettes that reflect the darker shades I'm seeing in nature right now, I'm beginning to swap my transeasonal staples for their winter counter parts. Still keen to live out the season in skirts and dresses, I've packed my light cotton styles away and began a personal quest to track down the perfect tartan skirt.

Inspired by the elegant styles that have long peppered my mood boards around this time of year, it's high time I finally got my own. Perfect for pairing with black turtlenecks, the trend also looks entirely at home when worn with fluffy coats and pretty blouses, too.

By no means a new trend, tartan skirts have been in circulation for centuries. Rooted in Scottish history, the print has traditionally been used to identify different Scottish clans by means of variation in colour and design. Consisting of a checked patten woven out of wool, the tartan print involves two or more alternating colours and is available in a huge range of hues.

Long loved by designer labels, British brands such as Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Burberry have all incorporated the heritage print into their collections for years. This time peppering the runways in the form of pretty pleated skirts, designer labels proved that the enduring trend won't be going anywhere this winter.

A unique print that feels both classic and fresh for the new season, it's no surprise that the trend is on its way back for winter 2024. Whist the runways affirmed interest in the enduring trend earlier this year, fashion people all around me have been incorporating the elevated pattern into their wardrobe for the past few months, too.

What I love about this trend in particular is how it spans generations. I'm a millennial and wore tartan skirts throughout my teens and early twenties (which I wish I had kept). Now, Gen Z are wearing the item in new, very current ways—think with trainers, riding boots and puffy bombers—proving that, when it comes to fashion, what goes around really does come back around.

Inspired to add a fresh style into my collection, read on to discover our edit of the best tartan skirts below, from minis to midis.

SHOP OUT EDIT OF THE BEST TARTAN SKIRTS:

Mango

Pleated Check Skirt

£23

Style with tights and boots or wear with a pointed-toe heel.

H&M

Pleated Skirt

£23

This comes in sizes 4—22.

Zara

Check Pleated Mini Skirt

£30

This looks well above it's £30 price tag.

Prada

Pleated Plaid Wool Miniskirt

£1930

This is already on its way to selling out.

Hill House Home

The Hallie Skirt - Multi Tartan

£145

Damson Madder

Kat Kilt

£60

The bow detailing adds a modern edge.

Miu Miu

Check Miniskirt

£1240

Miu Miu's miniskirts are a fashion person's favourites.

Mango

Pinstriped Pleated Skirt

£33

This also comes in three other shades.

Adidas

Corduroy Tartan Skirt

£50

The iconic three stripe details give this tartan skirt a sporty edge.

Acne Studios

Belted Asymmetric Pleated Checked Wool-Blend Mini Skirt

£530

The chocolate brown colour trend is taking off this season.

Alexander McQueen

Belted Pleated Tartan Wool Midi Skirt

£1690

The wool composition ensures lasting warmth.