Collection: Straight Skirts

Coordinated fabric outfit: Pair a stretch cotton straight skirt with a stretch cotton top, or a non-stretch cotton straight skirt with a non-stretch cotton top for a completely coordinated outfit in the same fabric. The clean straight silhouette of the skirt works naturally with the relaxed hip-length cut of our tops — a polished resort look that requires no effort to put together.

With a sleeveless island top for maximum airflow: A straight cotton skirt paired with a sleeveless island top is the most breathable warm-weather combination in the range. The clean straight silhouette keeps the overall look polished while the sleeveless top maximises airflow in hot, humid conditions. Add a cotton sarong draped over the shoulders for a light evening layer.

Resort dining look: A non-stretch cotton straight skirt paired with a short sleeve island top and island charm earrings is a complete, effortless cruise dinner look. The tailored straight silhouette works for casual ship dining rooms and open-air resort restaurants equally well — dressed up enough for the occasion, relaxed enough for a warm tropical evening.

Layered with a cardigan: A straight cotton skirt layered with one of our lightweight cotton cardigans transitions easily from a daywear beach outfit to a casual cruise evening look. The clean silhouette of the straight skirt works particularly well under a cardigan — no extra volume, no fuss, just a complete and polished layered outfit.

Straight vs other silhouettes: If a clean, tailored silhouette is what you're after, these straight cotton skirts are the right choice. For a fuller, more relaxed silhouette browse our woven skirts collection which includes A-line and ruffled styles. For a flexible, active-day skirt with built-in coverage browse our skorts collection. All collections are printed in the same Caribbean-inspired colour families so mixing across ranges always works. Browse our new arrivals for the latest additions.

Why fabric choice matters in a straight cut: A straight cut skirt relies on the fabric to do the work — the silhouette is defined by how the material drapes from the hip to the hem. In natural cotton, that drape is clean and relaxed. In synthetic fabrics, a straight cut skirt can cling, pull and feel uncomfortable in tropical humidity. Every West Indies Wear straight skirt is 100% natural cotton, ensuring the silhouette looks as good at the end of a long day as it did at the start.

Stretch cotton straight skirts: The soft, flexible feel of stretch cotton is particularly forgiving in a straight cut — the fabric moves with the body across the hips without pulling or gaping, making it the more comfortable choice for a range of body shapes. Stretch cotton straight skirts work well for active days where you need the clean silhouette of a straight skirt with the freedom of movement of a stretch fabric. The same stretch cotton runs through our stretch cotton skirts, skorts and beach dresses.

Non-stretch cotton straight skirts: Non-stretch cotton holds the straight silhouette with more structure and definition — the fabric falls cleanly from the hip without stretching or moving with the body. This gives non-stretch straight skirts a slightly more tailored, polished look that works particularly well for resort dining and cruise occasions. The same natural cotton runs through our non-stretch cotton tops and cotton sarongs for coordinated outfit combinations.

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 is a straight cut skirt?

A straight cut skirt has a clean, tailored silhouette — it falls straight from the hip to the hem without flaring, gathering or ruffling. This gives straight skirts a slightly more polished, structured look compared to A-line or ruffled styles. Our straight cotton skirts sit above the knee in a relaxed fit — tailored enough for resort dining, casual enough for a beach day. For fuller silhouette options browse our woven skirts collection which includes A-line and ruffled styles.

What fabrics are the straight skirts made from?

Our straight skirts come in both stretch and non-stretch cotton. Stretch cotton has a soft, flexible feel that moves with you — particularly forgiving in a straight cut where the fabric needs to sit cleanly across the hips without pulling. Non-stretch cotton has a cleaner, more structured drape that holds the straight silhouette beautifully. Both are 100% natural cotton, equally breathable and designed for tropical climates. Use the By Fabric filter above to browse by material.

Do any of the straight skirts have pockets?

Yes — select styles in this collection include pockets. Use the Pockets filter above to find all pocket styles. For pockets guaranteed across every style, our skorts with pockets collection is the better choice. You'll also find pocket styles across our beach dress collection using the Pockets filter in the Dresses menu.

How does a straight skirt differ from a skort?

Our straight cotton skirts are true skirts — a clean, structured silhouette with no built-in shorts underneath. Our skorts have a skirt overlay with built-in shorts that provide coverage and practicality on active days. If freedom of movement and coverage are both important — particularly for shore excursions — our skorts are the more practical choice. If you prefer the clean, tailored look of a true straight skirt, these cotton styles are for you.

Are straight cotton skirts suitable for a cruise?

Yes — a straight cut cotton skirt is one of the most versatile pieces you can pack for a cruise. The clean silhouette works for casual dining, shore excursions and relaxed onboard days equally well. Pair a stretch cotton straight skirt with a stretch cotton top for active days, or a non-stretch style with a non-stretch cotton top for a coordinated resort dining look. Layer a lightweight cardigan over either combination for air-conditioned ship interiors.