As party season approaches, I'm ready to hedge a bet on what the most elegant, on-trend dressers will be swanning through soirées in: ornate skirts.

With plenty of encouragement from Prada, we're well and truly living through the season of the skirt. By now, the elegant staple has earned a permanent place in the wardrobes of the chicest dressers. But as we move into a new season, there's still plenty of room for fresh iterations to come to the fore. And right now, the most compelling way to wear the trend is in its most decorative form.

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Think designs swathed in floral detailing, crafted from lustrous satin and silk, embellished with intricate beading or finished with playful tassels. There's no hard-and-fast rule for what qualifies as an ornate skirt; instead, I like to think of them as pieces that bring an element of elegance, whimsy and occasion to an outfit.

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Riffing off the ornate jacket and opera coat trends we've seen gaining traction, these skirts champion sophistication alongside statement dressing, which makes me sure that they'll become a party-season sell-out.

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There's no shortage of options to choose from, either. Zara is already home to a plethora of compelling iterations, whilst Prada, Ulla Johnson and La DoubleJ are also putting their own spin on the trend.

Want to look elegant and on-trend this season? Read on to shop the ornate skirts I recommend below.

Shop Ornate Skirts:

Zara Pareo Skirt With Beads and Fringe

LA DOUBLEJ Metallic Floral-Jacquard Twill Midi Skirt

Style with the matching jacket or pair this with a simple tee.

Zara Floral Pareo Skirt

Be quick! This won't stay in stock for long.

Anthropologie Jacquard Fringed Wrap Skirt

Shop this whilst it's on sale.

Zara Midi Skirt With Embroidery, Flowers and Beads

Add a dose of whimsy to your winter rotation.

Prada Embroidered Cady Apron

Style this over an LBD for instant elevation.

ULLA JOHNSON Lark Fringed Embroidered Silk-Crepe De Chin Midi Skirt

This elegant skirt also comes in ivory.

Reformation Helen Low Waist Silk Midi Skirt

This also comes in four other shades.

Zara Beaded Contrast Skirt

Style with heels for one of the chicest party looks of the season.

Marks & Spencer Satin Floral Knee Length Slip Skirt

The elasticated waist-band ensures a comfortable fit.

Reformation Carolyn Skirt

The column skirt trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.