The coquette aesthetic has given birth to several sub-trends over the past two years or so. Ballet flats, corsetry, and an abundance of bows have all returned to our wardrobes thanks to the unapologetically feminine style agenda. As of late, a clothing piece that's been bubbling up in the sartorial conversation is the bubble skirt.
Trend Alert: Bubble Skirts Are Back from the '80s!
Bubble skirts are characterized by a folded-over bottom hemline, which results in a delightfully flouncy shape. Such a style cue was introduced in the 1950s. With the intent of highlighting a woman's waist, couturiers Cristobal Balenciaga, Pierre Cardin, and Hubert Givenchy were pioneers in pushing forward the voluminous silhouette.
The billowy skirt gained prominence throughout the '80s, with prom queens and actual royals like Princess Diana frequently donning them. On the runway, the semi-risque piece made a major comeback through the Spring/Summer 2024 presentations of Miu Miu, Tory Burch, Bally, Paloma Wool, and more.
During the same season, labels such as Staud displayed how the silhouette can be applied to maxi skirts as well. Whether it ends way above the knees or right by the ankles, it's all about the volume when it comes to the fun and flirty piece.
Global personalities such as Sabrina Carpenter and Kylie Jenner have since hopped on the trend, rocking their skirts everywhere from the Saturday Night Live stage to seaside vacations.
On our digital pages, bubble skirts have also made an appearance. To kick off 2024, Melai Cantiveros donned an avocado green maxi from Dona Lim for her first-ever solo spread. And just this month, EJ Jallorina joined our biggest Pride cover to date wearing a petite iteration of the piece paired with a Simone Rocha top.
To pick up more cues on how to wear the girlish staple, check out the OOTDs of local celebrities and influencers we spotted below.
How Local Personalities Are Styling Bubble Skirts
BINI Maloi
A girl who loves to play dress up, BINI's Maloi has an abundance of bubble skirts in her everyday wardrobe. She loves to accentuate the skirt's itty-bitty length by pairing it with bright-colored tights and crop tops.
Mimiyuuuh
Mimiyuuuh always has her fingers on fashion's pulse, so it's no surprise that she's already rocked a bubble skirt once or twice. She was feeling extra dainty in this look with a baby pink top and lace knee-high socks.
Ida Anduyan
Going down the more minimalist route with her mini skirt was Ida Anduyan, who opted for a chic black-and-white motif.
Gela Munoz
Loyal to the "blokette" aesthetic, style influencer Gela Munoz puts on her bubble skirt with a football jersey and a pair of Maison Margiela Tabis.
Bella Racelis
Bella Racelis sprinkled some glamour on her bubble skirt look, teaming the billowy piece with a strapless top and an array of Chanel accessories.
SHOP: Bubble Skirts
To embrace the bubbly agenda yourself, listed ahead are some of our picks you can shop now. Pro tip: In case you want to scour the web yourself, searching for "balloon skirts" or "puffball skirts" will also yield similar results.
Cotton Bubble Mini Skirt, £24 (approximately P1799.12), ASOS DESIGN, asos.com
Balloon Mini Skirt, $39.90 (approximately P2328.20), ZARA, zara.com
Vaya Bubble Skirt, P11,950, DONA LIM, donalim.com
Rumi Bubble Skirt, P14,500, VANIA ROMOFF, vaniaromoff.ph
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