15 Trendy Skorts to Keep You Cool This Summer

Summer promises bright skies, beach days, picnics, and above all else, more opportunities for travel. However, it also delivers us with conundrums like not knowing how to dress to combat high temperatures, embarrassing sweat stains, and worst of all, chafing. But there’s a secret weapon for combating these summer outfit woes: the skort.

Why should any of us sacrifice style, functionality, or comfort in our outfits during these hot and humid months? Skorts give you the best of both worlds. The inner layer of shorts, featured in the skorts below, protect your thighs from chafing while also giving you full range of movement, whether you’re sprinting on the tennis court or sauntering your way over to an al fresco dinner. Meanwhile, the outer skirt layer brings an effortless and chic touch to your everyday look. Whether you’re following Taylor Swift’s pickleball court style, emulating Zendaya’s character Tashi from her latest film Challengers, or you’re simply over the classic summer jort, the skort offers limitless style opportunities that’ll make you look as cool as you’ll feel.

Ekouaer Women’s Active Performance Skort

This breathable skort from Amazon is one of the most popular skorts on the retailer’s site.The wrinkle-free fabric makes it perfect for wearing on a plane or throwing it into a suitcase without the worry of having to find an iron once you arrive at your location. The lightweight skort is also moisture wicking, quick drying, and even offers UV protection. With over 16,000 global ratings on Amazon (and 4.3 stars overall), it’s clear that people cannot stop raving about this closet staple.

Crz Yoga Womens High Waisted Tennis Skirt

Multiple reviewers claim that this skort is an affordable alternative to similar skorts from higher end brands. However, these prices are definitely not comparable, with this pick being almost half the price of its competition. The inner drawstring on the skort lets the wearer control the fit and where the waist lays on their body, giving them the option to find the most flattering fit on themselves. The skort is available in 17 stunning shades, and you’ll be tempted to collect them all!

M Moteepi Athletic Tennis Skort

If you’re looking for something more bold and colorful, look no further than this patterned skort. The skort comes in an array of whimsical styles that will make a statement on or off the tennis court. And it wins the prize for the most pockets on this list, with a total of five. There are two pockets on the outside of the skirt, two pockets on the inner spandex shorts, and one hidden pocket at the waist. It would be remiss to not mention that many of the 5,000+ Amazon reviews for this product applaud how flattering customers found the skort to be on their figures, too.

Anrabess Women’s Side Slit Mini Skort

The cute little side slit in this skort is perfect for showing off your well-earned summer tan. This is the skort that likes to have a good time. Wear it from your Zumba class or to the dance floor of that new dive bar you’ve just discovered. The zipper on the back of the waist is perfect for holding your credit card, ID, and/or keys so you can have a fun, carefree, and hands-free night. 

REI Co-op Trailmade Skort

The Trailmade Skort is reminiscent of the traditional skort one thinks of from the early aughts. Business (skirt) in the front, party in the back (shorts). Despite not featuring a full 360-degree skirt, the Trailmade Skort does have other useful features, like an adjustable belt, three pockets, and fabric that can withstand winds up to 30 mph. The skort adds a fun bit of personality to your typical hiking outfit. Sizes run from XS to 3XL.

Vuori Halo Retro Skirt

Vuori’s high-waisted Halo Retro Skirt is available in two gorgeous neutral shades, pale pray heather and black heather. Made from mostly recycled materials, the moisture-wicking DreamKnit fabric will keep you dry during those impossibly humid months. It includes a hidden liner pocket on the shorts — perfect for holding your phone while you go on a hike, or your hotel room key as you go traversing across a new city.

Lululemon Varsity High-Rise Pleated Tennis Skirt

Pleats please! One cannot help but be reminded of a cheerleader’s uniform when looking at this pleated athletic mini skort. The lightweight fabric is sweat-wicking and quick-drying — the perfect combination to avoid unsightly sweat stains. This high waisted skort has drop-in pockets on the shorts liner, and unlike many of its competitors, features silicone grippers on the hem that prevent it from riding up. Currently available in eight colors, this pleated number is ready to put a bit of pep in your step.

Zuty 18-inch High Waisted Tennis Skort

The 18-inch length of this skort offers more modesty to shoppers, and it’s equipped with three pockets: one pocket on the right and a double pocket on the left, perfect for carrying your phone, wallet, and more hands-free. The flowy skater silhouette allows this pick to pass as a regular skirt, too, so don’t be afraid to pair it with a dressier top and shoes. 

Femdouce 2-pack Athletic Tennis Skorts

What’s better than one skort? Two skorts! As an effortless basic, this skort two-pack will help you curate the perfect capsule summer wardrobe to pack for all your warm weather adventures, near and far. The hem of the skort flows out from the body just a bit and hits right above the knee. These skorts can easily replace any uncomfortable mini skirt that is taking up unnecessary room in your closet. The skorts are available in seven different color pairings, or you can opt out of the set and proceed with just one skort in either black or white. 

Santiny 19-inch Golf Skort

Sometimes we need to show a little bit less leg. Whether you have to wear a longer silhouette at your job, follow a golf course’s dress code, or you simply prefer more modest cuts, the stylish fit of this skort will still keep you looking fashionable and trendy. The mesh liner of the shorts features two spacious pockets in addition to three smaller zipper pockets that are on the outer skirt. Available in 24 different colorways and patterns, this skort is guaranteed to match your wardrobe and become a key part of your summer outfits. 

Athleta Salutation Stash High Rise Skort

This is the skort the coolest girl in your Pilates class would wear. Available in six eye-catching colors, the buttery soft material of this garment offers the wearer support that gently hugs the body. The skort’s compression will have you held in and supported in all the right places all day long. Pair this stylish number with a matching athletic top for your workout, your favorite graphic T-shirt for errands, or a linen button up for going out. The skort offers countless outfit combinations.

Birdie Woven Skort

This skort has it all. As one reviewer wrote, “It’s lightweight without sacrificing quality and the color is to die for.” The rip-stop material of the relaxed fit skirt shell is made up from 100-percent recyclable plastic bottles, while the skort features a wide elastic waistband with a soft brushed back and inner shorts with mesh pockets on either side. This skirt will not wrinkle nor will it crease as you run from errand to errand, climb a rock wall, or catch a transcontinental flight. Once you have lived a long life with this skirt, you can recycle it with Girlfriend Collective’s ReGirlfriend program. The skirt is available in three essential and four limited time offer colors. As they say, get it while supplies last!

Prism Weekend Wrap Skort

With sizes ranging from XXS to 6XL everyone can, and should, wrap themselves in this stylish wrap skort by Girlfriend Collective. Available in ten different shades, this wrap skort is a great way to express your individual style while not overheating your body. Are you leaning into the ballet core aesthetic? Pair this skort with your favorite ballet flats for a delicate look. If you want more of a preppy or sporty look, pair the skort in the bright Blood Orange shade with your favorite pair of sneakers. The skort has a pocket on each thigh and a bonded pocket at the back waistband, and the UPF 50+ fabric is made from 79 percent recycled plastic bottles. 

Fisoew Women’s Tennis Skort

If you’re more inclined to a breezy and ethereal look, this skort is for you. The Fisoew Women’s Tennis Skort is made out of a breathable, moisture-wicking material and includes an adjustable drawstring waist that gives you control over the overall fit of the skort. The high-waisted cut and moisture-wicking shorts make this skort a great blend of form and functionality. 

Kinona Mod Colorblock Skort

Kinona brings bright, colorful playfulness to this rendition of the skort. The fun green color and floral details are charming, but don’t be fooled. This skort can keep up just as well with the rest on this list thanks to its four-way stretch fabric and hidden side zipper pockets. If you’re feeling particularly bold you can pair it with the brand’s green polo golf shirt, also available at Nordstrom.

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