Beauty & Fashion

Quilted Skirts – Top Picks and Outfit Inspirations to Rock the Trend

Quilted faux leather took the fashion scene by storm at the end of 2013 and has made its way into 2014. And this time, it’s not just the jackets and the handbags. It’s Rock Chic Skirts that are quilted! If you haven’t already, add one of these trendiest pieces to your wardrobe. You are still not too late!

Black has always been choice in faux leather and shows of the quilting stitches beautifully, but there are more colors to choose from, including white. Take your pick from our favorite quilted pieces this season and find inspiration from other fashionistas who are rocking this trend.

Black takes the Lead

Starting with faux leather designer’s favorite color – Black. These hot little skirts will make every possible design dream of yours, possible. The most basic and classic quilted skirt style is this regular mini skirt with a slight flare or a straight cut.

black quilted mini skirt
Black quilted mini skirt ny AQUA

Fit and flare skirts are super sexy.

Black quilted fit and flare skirt
Black quilted fit and flare skirt by MILLY

Try the one above with an embellished black sweater, an oversized handbag and boots.

Outfit Inspiration - Fit and flare Quilted skirt with fair aisle sweater and ankle boots
Delphine Quilted Fit-&-Flare Leather Skirt, Stretch-Wool Fair Isle Sweater and Layne Bucket Snake-Embossed Leather Bag – all from MILLY. Point Toe Ankle Boots by Stuart Weitzman.

Puffer is not just for down vests anymore! We are so in love with this stylish MaxMara skirt.

Quilted puffer skirt by Weekend MaxMara

Pair it with a turtle neck pullover in bold b/w stripes and knee-high boots.

Outfit Inspiration - puffer skirt with turtle neck, striped pullover and knee-high boots
Pilade Quilted Puffer Skirt and Nigeria Striped Turtleneck Sweater, both by Weekend MaxMara. Knee-High boots by Jimmy Choo.

A golden front zipper makes this quilted faux leather short skirt by TOP STUDIO even more sexier, don’t you think?

Outfit Inspiration - Quilted front zip skirt, burgundy top, booties and sheer stockings
Quilted, Golden Front Zipper Skirt by TOP STUDIO paired with basic burgundy top, black booties, sheer stockings and golden jewelry accents. Available at 3 Suisses.

You can glam up a basic quilted skirt in black with a white, embellished neck t-shirt.

Outfit Inspiration - Quilted zipper skirt with white, embelished neck t-shirt
Embellished-Neck T-Shirt & Quilted Leather Zip Miniskirt by Haute Hippie

For colder days, layer up with a long cardigan.

Fall Outfit inspiration - quilted skirt embellished tee long cardigan
Add an Engineered Fair Isle Long Cardigan and leggings to the previous outfit to make it perfect for Fall/Winter

We love how French Fashionista and Blogger Tatiana Cosson of Coquette Parissienne styled this basic quilted skirt with side zippers.

Side zipper quilted skirt
Side zipper quilted skirt available in similar styles by Finejo and SHE.

She turned it into a chic and sophisticated look by pairing it with a feminine, polka dotted, Peter Pan collar top by Zara!

Outfit Inspiration - Quilted skirt with side zippers, polka-dotted peter pan collar top
Fashion blogger Tatiana Cosson in a Quilted Skirt, Polka Dotted Zara blouse and H&M shoes.

Another skirt that lends itself beautifully to creating a glamorous, feminine look is this skater skirt in black.

quilted black skater skirt
Available at www.laredoute.com.

Pair it with a stylish bi-material top with dotted tulle and a pair of strapped heels for a glam evening look.

Party Outfit Inspiration - quilted skirt, bi-material top, black clutch and heels
Skater Skirt paired with Bi-material Top (La Redoute), Clutch and Heels

For brighter days, pair this super chic crossover quilted skirt by Finders Keepers with a floral shirt.

Outfit Inspiration: Crossover quilted skirt with floral shirt
Oblivion Quilted Crossover Miniskirt by Finders Keepers available at Neiman Marcus

Color Me Quilted!

Keeping close to black, we first chose this Navy blue skirt by the talented French Designer Rabih Kayrouz.

Quilted Jacquard Skirt in Navy by Maison Rabih Kayrouz
Quilted Jacquard Skirt in Navy by Maison Rabih Kayrouz

Another lovely piece in navy is this classic quilted design from the Fall 2013 collection of GANT. Paired with a gray/blue high neck sweater, stockings and loafer-style booties, this outfit is an anytime no-brainer.

Outfit Inspiration - navy quilted skirt, high neck top
Navy Quilted Skirt and Turtle Neck Top – GANT

A great party outfit idea with the quilted trend would be to pair a metallic plum piece with a bi-material black top.

Party Outfit Inspiration - Metallic plum quilted skirt and black bi-material top
Metallic Plum Quilted Jacquard Skirt and Chantilly Lace & Silk Top – both by TIBI. Available at SAKS.

Love Chevron? Who doesn’t! Mix the Chevy look with metallics and quilting and you get another stunning skirt by Opening Ceremony.

Blue and Black quilted panel skirt by Opening Ceremony
Blue and Black quilted panel skirt by Opening Ceremony

Moving on to a bolder color, this ‘Pretty Tough’ quilted skirt in hot red looks perfect with the black batwing sleeve top, but it could also go great with a white top to change the look.

Outfit Inspiration - Red quilted skirt with black batwing sleeves top
Red quilted skirt by Forever 21

Dare to go extreme? Mix two edgy trends together in this next look. A charming knee length quilted skirt in yellow is paired with a bold snakeskin top in similar hues.

Outfit Inspiration - yellow snakeskin top with quilted knee length skirt

Give your spring and summer pastels some texture! A yellow quilted skirt can give a totally opposite look that is gentle and feminine when paired with pastel shades. This beautiful outfit from H & M is one of our favorite looks.

H & M flared yellow skirt and paste bluel top
H & M flared yellow skirt and paste bluel top

And finally, this beautiful white floral quilted, contour hemline top can be paired with a black or any other color top, or if you dare to go ‘bright in white’, pair it with a matching quilted peplum top.

White floral quilted skirted and peplum top
White floral quilted skirted and peplum top by Tibi. Available at SAKS Fifth Avenue.

Undeniably modern and chic, this take on classic skirt styles gives them a subtle texture, mild padding and an unexpected edgy look that makes it very versatile for day to night looks. The quilted skirt is not just a necessary piece this season, it is totally indispensable!