I wasn’t looking for a new skirt. I was actually browsing for something to wear to a friend’s coastal-themed birthday brunch when the Catherine Skirt showed up in my feed — carnation pink stripes running through a jacquard weave, that unmistakable “summer but make it polished” energy. I almost scrolled past it. I’m glad I didn’t.
First Impressions
The fabric is the whole story here. It’s a lightweight jacquard — not the stiff, heavy kind you sometimes get with woven textures — so it moves with you instead of standing away from your body like cardboard. The stripe pattern isn’t printed on; it’s woven into the fabric itself, which is why it catches the light differently depending on the angle. Up close, it reads more textured than flat-printed stripes ever do.
The Fit and Details
This is an A-line midi, which immediately made it more versatile than I expected:
- Length: Midi, hitting right around the calf depending on your height
- Silhouette: A-line with a flared, pleated skirt for movement
- Closure: Side zipper
- Waistband: Partial elastic at the back, which quietly solves the “comfortable but still structured” problem most jacquard skirts don’t bother with
- Pockets: Inseam pockets — genuinely, this is the detail that sold me. A skirt this dressy that still lets you carry your phone without a bag is rare.
- Lining: Partially lined, so it doesn’t cling or need an extra slip underneath
How I’ve Actually Worn It
The brand pairs it with the matching Margaret Blouse in the same coastal stripe jacquard for a coordinated set, and I get why — the two together look intentional without feeling matchy in a costume-y way. But on its own, I’ve had just as much luck styling it with:
- A plain white tee and sandals for something low-effort and daytime
- A fitted black top and heels when I wanted it to read more evening-appropriate
- A denim jacket thrown over it for a boardwalk-to-dinner transition
Fabric and Care
It’s made from an 80% polyester, 20% linen blend, which explains why it holds its shape as well as it does while still feeling breathable enough for warm weather. The care label calls for hand washing or dry cleaning — not a machine-wash-and-forget piece, so factor that in if you’re someone who avoids hand-washables on principle.
Sizing Notes
Runs true to size in my experience, but definitely check the brand’s size chart before ordering — the difference between “flattering A-line” and “swallows you whole” comes down to getting the waist measurement right, especially with the partial elastic back.
Final Take
At $225, it’s priced like an investment piece, not an impulse buy — but the fabric quality and the small details (pockets! partial elastic!) make a case for it holding up as a genuine wardrobe staple rather than a one-season trend piece. If coastal stripe jacquard is your thing, this is a solid place to start.
