Our grandmothers knew it and now we do too – there is something demure yet surprisingly sexy about a midi skirt.

They nip in the waist, show off the slenderness of ankles and make you feel oh so ladylike.

And there are so many beautiful designs to choose from. Wear a figure-hugging pencil style with T-shirt, belt and flats for Parisian chic or dare to bare with a low cut top, heels and Marilyn Monroe wiggle.

Fuller styles look perfect teamed with the current trend for cropped and Bardot tops and can be dressed up with court shoes and a sleek handbag for real ‘50s doll flair or paired with sandals, a clashing print top and beads for a boho babe vibe.

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Primark, top, £10, skirt, £12, shoes, £8

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Lipstick Boutique, Rosie Fortescue Sorrento skort, £40

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M&S, linen rich striped A-line midi skirt, £89

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Evans, Collection ivory devore skirt, £50

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M&S, wrap contrast print long skirt, £35

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Ted Baker in John Lewis, Sinda tile floral midi skirt, £119

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Simply Be, tiered skirt, £45

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Monsoon, Etna denim skirt, £49

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Lipsy, Michelle Keegan striped lace hem pencil skirt, £42

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Ted Baker in John Lewis, burnout midi skirt, £149

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People Tree, Vanessa jersey skirt in pale blue, £22

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New Look, camel suedette fringe midi skirt, £22.99 

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Lipstick Boutique, Rosie Fortescue Berlin skirt, £45 

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Oliver Bonas, pleated skirt, £45

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Phase Eight, Antoinella floral jacquard skirt, £89

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Very, Rochelle Humes full floral printed midi skirt, £35