Faux Suede A-Line Maxi Skirt

Brushed microsuede with the touch of the real thing and none of the care instructions. It drapes heavily, which is why the A-line falls in a long clean line from the hip instead of standing away from you.

Real suede means a dry cleaner and a careful life. This takes a wash, and it comes in the three shades people actually wear it in.

The fabric

A brushed microsuede with weight to it — the weight is what makes the drape work, and what stops a long skirt flapping. The nap catches the light slightly as you move, which is most of the effect.

How it fits

Waist 26–32 inches on a smooth elasticated band that pulls on and tucks under a top without a bulky seam. Length 37 inches: ankle on most people, lower calf if you are shorter.

Looking after it

Cold machine wash and hang to dry. It presses easily if you want the seams crisp; a warm iron on the reverse is enough. Wash it with like colours for the first few goes.

Among cute clothes for winter this is the piece that does the most for the least thought, and as a korean fashion skirt the length that keeps turning up on everyone’s feed — the cute fall fashion buy that lasts until March.