Princess Polly Skirts: What to Know Before You Buy
Princess Polly’s skirt assortment is a smaller category than dresses but real, with mini, midi, maxi, denim, leather, and pleated cuts spanning sizes 0-22 and pricing $30 to $90. Mini and midi skirts are the strongest cuts; maxis and basic knit skirts are weaker.
We tracked Princess Polly’s skirt catalog for Tumbleweed Thrift readers because the category sits in the brand’s shadow next to dresses, but the skirts have their own fit reality and styling logic worth knowing. Princess Polly skirts are part of our Fast Fashion Dtc coverage as an underrated category in the brand’s catalog. The honest read: buy mini and midi skirts for trend pieces, skip the basic knits, and check waistband sizing carefully because non-stretch denim runs tight at the waist.
Princess Polly skirts at a glance
Typical assortment runs 100-200 skirts live at any given time, per the current catalog. Sizes span 0-12 standard with the Curve sub-line covering 14-22. Pricing $30 to $90 for most pieces, with statement leather and structured midi running toward the higher end. Categories covered: mini (denim, pleated, statement-print, leather, faux-leather), midi (slip, satin, A-line, pleated), maxi (flowy, slit, statement-print), and casual day skirts in knit and woven fabrics.
Best Princess Polly mini skirts
Denim mini skirts in stretch and non-stretch denim are the strongest cut in the category. The brand publishes statement washes, distressed cuts, and clean A-line minis that align with the broader denim-with-character positioning. Pleated mini skirts in tennis and schoolgirl-coded styling work for trend-and-going-out outfits. Statement-print mini skirts (animal print, color block, graphic) deliver loud styling at the $30 to $70 price tier. Faux-leather mini skirts in PU and stretch faux-leather construction round out the category. Pair with the brand’s heels and ankle boots for a complete look.
Best Princess Polly midi skirts
Slip midi skirts in satin-finish polyester are a recurring strong cut, with the drape and color range that justify the price point. Satin and silk-feel midi skirts work for cocktail and going-out wear, especially when paired with the brand’s bodysuits and crop tops. A-line midi skirts in structured cuts deliver for office-casual or smart-casual styling. Pleated midi skirts in chiffon and crepe work for festival and going-out coding. Pricing $40 to $90 typical. The midi length runs slightly short for tall wearers; verify per-cut.
Best Princess Polly maxi skirts
Maxi skirts are a smaller sub-category in the brand’s catalog, with flowy chiffon, slit-front, and statement-print pieces appearing in seasonal drops. The maxi assortment is less consistent than mini or midi; the brand’s catalog isn’t structured around the maxi length the way some dress-focused DTCs are. Pricing $40 to $80 typical. For wedding-guest or formal maxi specifically, Lulus is the focus brand; Princess Polly’s maxis lean trend-and-festival rather than formal.
Princess Polly Curve skirts
The Curve sub-line covers sizes 14-22 with real plus pattern grading on most pieces, per the brand’s current size guide. The Curve skirt assortment is smaller than the straight-size catalog (typically 30-60 pieces live at any given time), but the cuts that exist are properly graded for plus body shapes. Mini and midi Curve skirts earn the strongest reviews; maxi Curve pieces are less common. See Plus-Size Contemporary Fashion for the broader plus-size brand picture.
Princess Polly skirts pricing reality
The $30 to $90 list pricing is a sale price as often as not. The brand runs frequent 20-30 percent off banner sales on skirts, with deeper cuts during end-of-season clearance and major holiday events. Statement pieces (leather, structured midi) see the deepest discounts. Patient shoppers rarely pay full retail. Pair with the brand’s free-shipping threshold (around $70 per the current banner) by adding a top or accessory to clear the threshold on a single skirt purchase.
Princess Polly skirts fit landmines
Non-stretch denim waistband runs tight; size up if you’re between sizes for these specific cuts. Slit coverage on midi skirts runs shorter than the model photos suggest on some pieces; verify per-cut by reading reviews. Elastic waistband sizing on knit skirts runs slightly large for some cuts; size down if you’re between for stretch-knit pieces. Length on midi skirts runs slightly short for tall wearers; the brand does not publish a Tall extension on skirts. Read item-level reviews for the per-cut fit calibration.
Princess Polly skirts vs Lulus, Free People, and Madewell
Princess Polly skirts focus on trend mini and midi at the $30 to $90 tier. Lulus skirts are wedding-and-bridesmaid focused at similar pricing with stronger formal cuts. Free People skirts are bohemian midi and maxi at $80 to $200 with substantially better fabric quality. Madewell skirts are high-quality denim mini and casual at $60 to $120 with construction that lasts meaningfully longer. The four brands cover different occasions and quality tiers; Princess Polly is the trend-statement focus, the others fill different gaps. See Stores Like Lulus for Lulus alternatives.
Pairing Princess Polly skirts with the brand’s tops
The brand’s catalog cross-promotes skirt-and-top pairings on most product pages, which makes complete-the-outfit shopping easy. Mini skirts pair with crop tops, bodysuits, and tucked-in basics. Midi skirts pair with structured tops, blouses, and going-out tops. The styling logic on the website and Instagram makes the pairing obvious; the limitation is that the basics quality (tees, basic knits) is weaker than the skirts, so the matching top often doesn’t last as long as the skirt. See Princess Polly Dresses for the dress-focused alternatives.
FAQ
Are Princess Polly skirts good quality?
For trend mini, midi, and structured pieces, yes at the $30 to $90 tier. For basic knit skirts, weaker; the construction is fast-fashion-typical and the lifespan is limited.
Do Princess Polly skirts run true to size?
Generally true with AU-to-US conversion. Non-stretch denim waistband runs tight; size up. Elastic-waistband knit runs slightly large; size down if between.
Does Princess Polly have plus-size skirts?
Yes via the Curve sub-line covering sizes 14-22. The Curve skirt assortment is smaller than straight-size; filter early for the cut you want.
Are Princess Polly midi skirts long enough for tall wearers?
Slightly short for taller heights; the brand does not publish a Tall extension on skirts. Verify per-cut by reading item-level reviews for length specifics.
Are Princess Polly skirts returnable?
Yes within the brand’s standard 30-day window with tags attached. See Princess Polly Returns Policy for the full returns process.
The verdict
Princess Polly skirts work for trend mini, midi, and statement pieces at the $30 to $90 tier. Skip for premium denim mini (Madewell and Levi’s are better at higher price), wedding maxi (Lulus is the focus), or basics that need to last (the brand’s basics are weaker than its trend pieces). Buy on sale, calibrate to the price point, and the brand’s skirt category delivers. Browse current Princess Polly skirts: Princess Polly Mini Skirt on Amazon. For midi specifically, Princess Polly Midi Skirt on Amazon is the recurring strong category.
For the wider Princess Polly picture, see Princess Polly, Princess Polly Dresses, Princess Polly Shoes, Princess Polly Reviews, and Fast Fashion Dtc for the hub.
