Collection: Pocket skirt

Pockets for shore excursion days: A cotton skirt with pockets is the most practical shore excursion outfit base you can pack. Carry your phone, sunscreen and a few essentials in the pockets and leave the bag on the ship. Pair with a long sleeve stretch cotton top for full coverage on active days in strong sun, or a sleeveless island top for maximum airflow. Add a cotton sarong for a lightweight layer when needed.

Resort dining with pockets: A non-stretch cotton pocket skirt paired with a short sleeve island top and island charm earrings is a complete, effortless cruise dinner look — practical enough to carry your essentials, polished enough for a resort restaurant. The pockets mean you can leave your bag in the cabin for a relaxed evening out.

Choosing your length and silhouette: Above-the-knee pocket skirts work best for active beach days and shore excursions where freedom of movement matters. Longer midi pocket skirts are better suited to resort dining and relaxed evenings where more coverage is preferred. Straight cut pocket skirts have the most versatile silhouette across occasions. Ruffled and A-line styles add a feminine detail that works particularly well for beach-to-dinner transitions.

Layered with a cardigan for evenings: Any pocket skirt from this collection layers naturally under one of our lightweight cotton cardigans for air-conditioned cruise dining rooms and cool evenings on deck. The pockets remain accessible under the cardigan — a practical detail that makes a real difference on a long cruise evening out.

Pockets across your whole wardrobe: If pockets are important throughout your tropical travel wardrobe — not just in skirts — browse our skorts with pockets, shorts with pockets, beach pants with pockets, and use the Pockets filter in our beach dress collection to build a fully pocket-friendly island wardrobe from top to bottom.

Pockets in natural cotton — practical and breathable. Synthetic skirts with pockets are common but synthetic fabrics trap heat and moisture against the skin in tropical humidity. Our pocket skirts are made from 100% natural cotton — breathable, moisture-absorbing and comfortable all day in the heat whether you're using those pockets or not.

Stretch cotton pocket skirts: The most flexible option — stretch cotton moves with you throughout active tropical travel days. Pockets in stretch cotton sit flat and move naturally with the fabric without pulling or bunching, even on active days. The stretch waistband is forgiving across a range of body shapes, making stretch cotton pocket skirts a comfortable all-day wear choice. The same stretch cotton runs through our stretch skirts, skorts and beach dresses.

Non-stretch cotton pocket skirts: A cleaner, more structured drape with practical pockets that sit neatly in the woven fabric. Non-stretch cotton pocket skirts work as well for resort dining as they do for active beach days — the pockets add practicality without compromising the polished drape of the woven fabric. The same natural cotton runs through our non-stretch cotton tops and cotton sarongs.

Care: Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Hang to dry for best results. Our prints are designed to hold colour wash after wash — no special treatment needed.

Do all the skirts in this collection have pockets?

Yes — every skirt in this collection includes pockets. This collection is specifically curated for shoppers who want pockets as a non-negotiable across every style. For pockets across the full West Indies Wear range beyond skirts, browse our skorts with pockets, shorts with pockets, selected styles in our beach pants collection, and our beach dresses filtered by the Pockets option in the Dresses menu.

What fabrics are the pocket skirts made from?

Our pocket skirts come in both stretch and non-stretch cotton. Stretch cotton has a soft, flexible feel that moves with you — ideal for active days and forgiving across a range of body shapes. Non-stretch cotton has a cleaner, more structured drape that flows beautifully in the heat — slightly more polished and perfect for resort dining occasions. Both are 100% natural cotton and equally breathable. Use the By Fabric filter above to browse by material.

What lengths and silhouettes are available?

Our pocket skirts collection spans a mix of lengths — above-the-knee styles for active beach days and midi lengths for more coverage and a relaxed resort look. Silhouettes include straight cut, A-line flared and ruffled styles. For straight cut styles only browse our straight skirts collection. For ruffled styles browse our ruffle skirts collection. For stretch cotton styles browse our stretch skirts collection.

Are skirts with pockets suitable for a cruise?

Yes — pockets are particularly practical on a cruise where you need to carry essentials on shore excursions without a bag. A cotton skirt with pockets works for active port days, casual onboard dining, and relaxed evenings on deck. Pair with one of our island tops or layer a lightweight cardigan over the top for air-conditioned ship interiors. Everything packs flat alongside our beach dresses and beach pants.

Where else can I find pockets across the West Indies Wear range?

Pockets appear across multiple collections. Our skorts collection includes styles with and without pockets — filter by Pockets to find them. Our shorts with pockets collection covers all pocket short styles. Selected styles in our beach pants also include pockets, as do many of our beach dresses. Use the Pockets filter throughout the site to find every pocket style in the range.