If you’re anything like me chances are you have a go-to summer dress, and a go-to summer skirt. One that, no matter what else you bring on holiday, ends up being worn on repeat.

The item you reach for again and again will have a number of qualities about it that you love. It’ll be light and easy to wear in heat, feel comfortable and airy as you walk, look confident and fashionable and finally, the X factor of it all – this item will somehow brilliantly sum up the very best laid-back chic summer version of you.

person wearing a gray tank top and orange maxi skirt with a slit, standing indoors.
Courtesy of Topshop
Sunset orange tie-waist crinkle maxi skirt with side-split, £42 by Topshop

As soon as I saw this crinkly viscose sunset orange maxi skirt, with its swishy floaty cut, leg split - and my favourite part - the drapey, elegant sash which you can tie however you choose, I could see myself in a little Greek or Spanish town floating about without a care in the world.

Sash tie crinkle full maxi skirt in orange

Sash tie crinkle full maxi skirt in orange

Sash tie crinkle full maxi skirt in orange

£42 at Topshop
Credit: Topshop

I’s style this, as in the Topshop pictures here, with a little vest, or over my swimsuit, paired with some chic and simple summer sandals and a chunky statement bangle.

The secret win of this skirt is the crinkle fabric, this means, if you're feeling a bit lazy (you are on holiday after all) you can stuff it into your beach bag, pull it out when needed, and not worry for a second whether it looks creased.

Sash tie crinkle full maxi skirt in orange by Topshop

Sash tie crinkle full maxi skirt in orange by Topshop

Sash tie crinkle full maxi skirt in orange by Topshop

£42 at John Lewis

Though the sunset orange is my personal favourite, this skirt also comes in a gorgeous soft butter yellow, and a dark chocolate brown – the sleeper hit colour of summer 2026 – and both of these colours are in the sale at 19% off making these skirts just £33.60. Both are available in every size from 4-18.

Sash tie crinkle full maxi skirt in pale yellow

Sash tie crinkle full maxi skirt in pale yellow

Sash tie crinkle full maxi skirt in pale yellow

Now 20% Off
£34 at Topshop

Sash tie crinkle full maxi skirt in chocolate

Sash tie crinkle full maxi skirt in chocolate

Sash tie crinkle full maxi skirt in chocolate

Now 20% Off
£34 at Topshop

For me, it’s the sunset orange all the way, which is better stocked on John Lewis than on Topshop's own site, so I have included links to both here.

In short, or should I say in maxi, this could be your summer in a skirt; and the best bit? This style has a timeless appeal which means it may well become your go-to skirt for years to come.