Key fashion trends of the season: Summer skirts

Skirt, £39.99, top, £17.99 and leather jacket, £169 Invest in a statement skirt this summer. Whether you opt for a pop of colour, a full skirt, a bold print or take Zara's lace skirt and give it a modern edge with a studded leather jacket, this summer it's all about a great skirt All from zara.com Photograph: PR Skirt, £110 The high waisted shape and below the knee length give this skirt a lady like touch, perfect for any summer occasion From whistles.co.uk Photograph: PR Skirt, £365 Pair this full skirt with a crisp sleeveless white shirt for instant Grace Kelly chic From margarethowell.co.uk Photograph: John Hooper/PR Skirt, £45 A very flattering print skirt with slimming lace side panels, wear with a simple black silk tank top From oasis-stores.com Photograph: PR Skirt, £217 Turn a few heads this season with this bold pink and gold print skirt, style with a white t-shirt and tan block heel sandal By Milly from stylebop.com Photograph: PR Skirt, £20 If you dare to bare your legs this fun flamingo print skirt looks great with a flat silver sandal and denim jacket From riverisland.com Photograph: PR Skirt, £55 A masterpiece in cloth. We'd team this Pollock inspired skirt with a simple black tank top From cos-stores.com Photograph: PR Skirt, £75 Make this bold maxi skirt a key wardrobe piece for summer. Dress the look down with a vest and flat sandals for a relaxed summer look From asos.com Photograph: PR Skirt, £140 Guipure is the fashion desk's favourite type of lace, so much more showy than the rest and this one is in a lovely golden sunrise shade. It's top of our wish list From karenmillen.com Photograph: PR Skirt, £45 We adore this beuatiful bird print, we think it's the perfect statement skirt. Team with a simple black top and pointed court shoes From missselfridge.com Photograph: PR