A long ruffle skirt is the hardest-working piece in a holiday wardrobe. It is light, it moves beautifully, and depending on what you wear with it, it goes from the beach to a candlelit dinner. Here are five ways we style ours, using the Gabriela ruffle wrap skirt, our best-selling shape.
1. Over swimwear
The simplest look of all. Tie the skirt over your bikini and wear the bikini top as it is. Add a straw hat and flat sandals. Because the Gabriela is a wrap skirt with a self-tie, it goes on and off in seconds when you reach the water.
2. As a matching set
Pair the skirt with a top in the same colour for a coordinated look that feels instantly put together. In sky blue, try the Elena off-shoulder flower top or the Valeria ruffle sleeve wrap top. A tonal outfit also makes you look taller, as the eye travels in one line from top to toe.
3. With a simple shirt
For a more relaxed day, balance the volume of the ruffles with something plain. A lightweight cotton shirt, knotted at the waist or tucked in loosely, keeps the look casual for a walk through town or a long lunch.
4. Dressed up for dinner
Swap the sandals for a low heel, add gold jewellery and choose a top with a bit of drama, such as an off-shoulder or strapless style. Our Giselle flower tube top gives a clean neckline that lets the skirt take centre stage.
5. For the journey
Travel days call for comfort, and a ruffle skirt delivers. The adjustable tie waist is easy to wear for hours, and because crinkled cotton never needs ironing, you arrive looking exactly as you did when you left. Add a light layer for the plane and a crossbody bag.
Why crinkled cotton works so well
Every Gabriela skirt is made from crinkled cotton, a fabric where the texture is part of the weave. Creases blend in, so you can roll the skirt into your suitcase and wear it straight out. It is also light and breathable, which matters on hot afternoons.
Find your ruffle skirt
The Gabriela comes in cream, pink and sky blue. Explore more shapes in our skirts collection, or read what to wear in Saint-Tropez for a full day of outfits.