Collection: Skirts

Midi skirt for resort dining: A longer midi cotton skirt paired with a sleeveless or short sleeve island top is one of the most effortless resort dinner looks in the range. The length works for casual cruise dining as well as open-air restaurants — breathable enough for a warm evening, polished enough for a dressed-up occasion. Add silver island charm earrings to complete the look.

Above-the-knee style for active days: A shorter cotton skirt with a stretch cotton top or sleeveless island top is a practical, breathable combination for active beach days and shore excursions. Add a cotton sarong tied at the waist for extra coverage when needed and a woven beach bag to carry everything.

Skirt vs skort — how to choose: If you're planning active days where freedom of movement and coverage are both important, our skorts are the more practical choice — the built-in shorts underneath mean you never have to think about the skirt. If you prefer the look and feel of a true skirt for more relaxed occasions, our cotton skirts are the better choice. Both are available in the same Caribbean-inspired prints.

Layered with a cardigan for evenings: A midi cotton skirt layered with one of our lightweight cotton cardigans is a complete cruise evening look — breathable enough for warm tropical evenings, covered enough for air-conditioned ship interiors. The combination transitions easily from a sunset drink on deck to a casual dinner without a full outfit change.

Mix prints across the range: Our cotton skirts are printed in the same Caribbean-inspired colour families as our island tops, sarongs and beach dresses — so mixing a printed skirt with a printed top always works. Keep the colours in the same warm or cool family and the combination looks intentional. Browse our new arrivals for the latest additions to the skirts range.

Stretch cotton skirts: Soft, flexible and forgiving — stretch cotton skirts move with you throughout the day without pulling or restricting. The stretch fabric is particularly flattering in relaxed skirt cuts, draping naturally across a range of body shapes. Ideal for active beach days, shore excursions, and anywhere you need ease of movement. The same stretch cotton runs through our skorts, stretch cotton shorts and beach dresses.

Non-stretch cotton skirts: A clean, flowing drape with a slightly more structured look. Non-stretch cotton sits and moves beautifully in a skirt cut — the fabric flows in the breeze and feels cool against the skin in tropical heat. Particularly flattering in longer midi lengths where the fabric moves naturally rather than pulling. The same non-stretch cotton runs through our non-stretch cotton tops and cotton sarongs.

Why natural cotton for skirts in the tropics: Synthetic skirt fabrics cling, trap heat, and feel uncomfortable against the skin in humidity — particularly in a skirt where the fabric sits directly against the legs all day. Natural cotton breathes, absorbs moisture, and moves freely in warm-weather conditions. Every West Indies Wear skirt is 100% natural cotton, no exceptions.

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.

What styles of cotton skirts do you offer?

Our cotton skirts come in stretch and non-stretch styles across a mix of lengths — from relaxed above-the-knee styles to longer midi lengths. All are made from 100% natural cotton, breathable and designed for warm-weather travel. For a skirt with built-in shorts for active days, see our skorts collection. For a complete view of all bottoms in the range browse our beach pants and cotton shorts collections.

What is the difference between stretch and non-stretch cotton skirts?

Our stretch cotton skirts have a soft, flexible feel that moves with you — forgiving across a range of body shapes and ideal for active days. Our non-stretch cotton skirts have a cleaner, more structured drape that flows beautifully in the heat — slightly more polished and perfect for resort dining and casual occasions as well as beach days. Both are equally breathable and designed for tropical climates. Use the By Fabric filter above to browse by material.

Do any of the skirts have pockets?

Yes — select styles in our skirts collection include pockets. Use the Pockets filter above to find all pocket styles. For a guaranteed pocket across every style, our dedicated skorts with pockets collection is the better choice — pockets are included across the full skorts range.

What lengths are available?

Our cotton skirts come in a mix of lengths — above-the-knee styles for active beach days and maximum airflow, and longer midi styles for more coverage and a relaxed resort look. For full-length coverage our beach pants offer linen and cotton options, or browse the maxi length options in our beach dress collection for a complete covered look.

Are cotton skirts suitable for a cruise?

Yes — cotton skirts are a cruise wardrobe staple. A longer midi skirt pairs beautifully with one of our island tops for casual dining, while a shorter style works for active shore excursion days. For built-in coverage on active days our skorts are the more practical choice — the built-in shorts underneath mean you can move freely all day without worrying about the skirt. Both pack flat and take up minimal luggage space.