Skater dresses

Discover our women's skater dresses: a Claudie Pierlot classic

Skater dresses are defined by their shape: close through the bodice, then flared from the waist into a fuller skirt. That cut skims the body where it counts and gives room to move everywhere else, which is why the style reads as both tidy and easy. It is a shape that suits most figures and carries from a weekday to a casual weekend without much thought. Skater dresses have been a steady part of the collection for that reason: they are quick to pull on, comfortable to wear for a full day, and rarely feel out of place wherever you take them.

The colour range is broad. white dresses work for brighter, warmer days, and navy, burgundy or soft pastel tones cover the seasons in between. Skater dresses sit naturally at a shorter length, but the same flared idea runs through short dresses, mid-length dresses and long dresses, so the cut is easy to find whatever hemline you prefer.

A skater dress moves easily between settings. Dressed up, it holds its own among ceremony dresses and evening dresses; kept simple, it works alongside our workwear dresses for the office. Flat shoes and a small bag keep it casual, while a heel and a fine necklace lift it for the evening. The flared skirt does a lot of the styling on its own.

Fabric is what shifts a skater dress from day to evening. A cotton or jersey version stays relaxed, while satin dresses bring more shine and lace dresses more detail; printed dresses and summer dresses suit the warmer months. Caring for the shape is straightforward: a gentle wash and reshaping while damp keep the skirt sitting the way it should.

There is plenty more across the dresses collection, including fluid dresses for a looser line and knit dresses for the colder months.