The Best Brands for Work Skirts: Fit, Fabric & Function

Finding the perfect skirt for work means more than just choosing a flattering silhouette—it’s about a precise fit, functional fabric, and reliable sizing. Here’s a brand-by-brand breakdown.

1. Reiss

Style: Sleek pencil skirts and tailored midis perfect for sharp workwear.

Sizing: Very precise—with narrow waists and minimal stretch, a mismeasurement can break the fit. If you're unsure, always double-check using your real body measurements.

Fabric: Often combines crepe or polyester blends for structure and comfort.

2. Massimo Dutti

Style: Polished midi skirts in linen blends or satin finishes—elevated yet work-appropriate.

Sizing: Great for straight builds, narrower in the hip. If you’re curvier, it’s worth sizing up or verifying with body metrics.

Tellar reviews confirm sizing tips from their expert testers

3. Whistles

Style: Clean-cut wrap skirts and bias-cut satin styles with gentle draping.

Sizing: Tailored at the waist—excellent quality but can run snug.

Come backed by Tellar’s consistent fit advice

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4. Boden

Style: Work-friendly A-line midis with bold prints and feminine tailoring.

Sizing: Inclusive—offers petite and tall lengths, curvy-friendly fits, and consistent sizing.

Well suited to a range of figures

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5. & Other Stories

Style: Elegant pleated midis and fluid wrap skirts in luxe fabrics.

Sizing: Fitted, often requiring different sizes for different sub-brands.

As Tellar testers note: their size recommendations depend on your waist/hip proportions

6. COS

Style: Architectural, streamlined A-lines and structured pencil silhouettes in clean lines.

Sizing: True to size with minimal flexibility at the waist.

Best for streamlined body types.

7. Arket

Style: Scandinavian-tailored, minimal midis in cotton or linen blends—great for polished daily wear.

Sizing: Generally true to size and reliable—perfect for mixing and matching.

8. Uniqlo, M&S & Mango

Style: Cotton A-lines, stretch cotton work skirts.

Sizing: Cotton basics can shrink and crease, while elastane blends offer enhanced comfort. Tellar testers highlight that structured cotton skirts need precise measurement tellar.co.uk

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Fit & Fabric: The Essentials of a Smart Work Skirt

Material isn’t just an afterthought—it’s the foundation of fit and function.

• Cotton / Cotton-Blends

Pros: Breathable, durable, machine-washable.

Cons: Prone to creasing, little stretch unless blended with elastane.

Tip: Use Tellar’s sizing-tool to ensure no mid-waist or hip pinching

• Viscose / Rayon

Pros: Drapes beautifully—ideal for wrap and bias skirts.

Cons: Requires gentle care and accurate sizing to achieve desired fall.

Tellar confirms fit matters deeply with these fabrics

• Linen / Linen Blends

Pros: Naturally cool and perfect for warm-weather office wear.

Cons: Wrinkles easily; structure needs precise fit.

Tip: Try a linen-cotton mix for better resilience; sizing should ensure waist isn’t gaping

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• Polyester / Technical Blends

Pros: Holds pleats, resists wrinkles, quick-dry.

Cons: Less breathable, may trap odours.

Great for polished pencil skirts where the structure is key

Why Skirts Pose a Fit Challenge—and How Tellar Solves It

Skirts rely heavily on the interplay between waist and hip measurements. With no thigh stretch or rise adjustment, the fit needs to be precise. Even a 2 cm difference can affect comfort, mobility, and professionalism.

• Inconsistent Sizing:

A UK 12 in Zara could have a 70 cm waist, while another brand considers 74 cm the norm

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• Brand Variations:

High-street labels often change sizing seasonally, while luxury brands tend to maintain accuracy

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• Fabric Behavior:

Draping silks, stiff cottons, structured polyesters—all interact with your body differently. Sizing based purely on 'UK 12' is misleading

Introducing Tellar.co.uk: Eliminate Fit Guesswork, For Good

Tellar.co.uk is the UK’s leading free size‑matching tool. Enter your waist, hip, and optionally your bust, and Tellar matches you to your exact size across 1,500+ brands—including high-street favourites and luxury labels.

Why choose Tellar?

Real‑time size results—no size chart interpretations.
Accurate conversions across country systems (UK→EU→US).
Fabric‑aware recommendations—taking stretch and structure into account.
Free measuring tape to get your measurements right every time.
Thousands of honest, unbiased fashion insights, like the ones cited above.

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How to Use Tellar for Your Work Skirts

Create a free profile and order the tape measure.
Measure your bust, waist, and hips accurately.
Find your size across brands (Reiss, Whistles, COS, Mango, Boden…).
Shop with confidence—knowing a skirt will fit, drape and move properly.

No more “plus-one-size” guesses or endless returns—just the right fit every time.

Standout Brands with Tellar Fit Feedback

Brand	Workwear Style	Fit Notes from Tellar
Reiss	Pencil & tailored windfall	Precise, structured—ensure waist & hip accuracy.
Whistles	Bias & wrap satin skirts	Slim-waist; waist/hit match needed.
Massimo Dutti	Linen & satin midis	Narrow hips; size up if curvy.
Arket / COS	Minimal A-lines	True to size—great for clean silhouettes.
Boden	Flare midis, petite lengths	Consistent across shapes; reliable.

Final Take: Fabric + Fit = Flawless Skirt

Choosing a quality work skirt comes down to two things:

Material – Choose fabric based on your comfort, season, and office style.
Fit – Use your body measurements, not brand sizes, to guide purchases.

Tellar.co.uk makes the fit part effortless: measure once and get accurate results across all your favourite labels. No guessing, no returns, just confident style.

Stay Connected with Tellar

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