Top 10 Athletic Skirts

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
While Free People is known for its flowy dresses, the FP Movement line is comparable to any of the leading athleisure brands. The Pleats And Thank You Skort features a wide, high-rise waistband and a flirty skirt over fitted shorts.

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW
Due to the short skirt length (13”), reviewers recommend sizing up.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
The Aces skirt from Alo has those classic tennis-style pleats you know and love, plus an ultra-flattering wrap-front silhouette. To top it all off, it comes in four other colors besides white: black, red, and two punchy shades of pink.

AS SEEN ON
Look familiar? You may or may not have seen Kendall Jenner sporting this one.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
In true Spanx fashion, this athletic skort comes with all the shaping power. The shorts inside are specially designed for a sculpting, booty-boosting fit, and the contoured waistband provides extra core support.

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW
This skort has "stay-put silicone" inside the shorts to keep them from shifting while you move, so it's a safe choice for higher-intensity activities.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
Outdoor Voices has perfected playful, functional athletic wear, which is why we’re predicting the Court Skort will be your workout uniform from here on. It’s made from a mid-weight, textured compression fabric that will keep things smoothed over, no matter what kind of movement is on your day’s agenda.

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW
In addition to a flirty slit, slip pocket, and built-in shorts, this skirt comes in four neutral colors to choose from and sizes XS to XL.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
This skirt is made from a stretchy, moisture-wicking material that will stay comfortable for workouts or walks to the cafe down the street. It comes in four neutral colors and sizes XXS to 3XL.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Tennis, golf, or running—Athleta’s Ace Skort is designed for sports thanks to built-in shorts, UPF 50 fabric, and multiple pockets.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
Performance wear needs to hold up to a hard workout—it has to be stretchy, quick-drying, and have a comfortable fit so that you’re not constantly tugging things up or down. And on that note, thank the heavens for Lululemon’s luxuriously smooth, sweat-wicking Luxtreme fabric, which is what the Pace Rival Skort is made from.

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW
Going for a run? Tuck your keys into the hidden-zip back pocket on the waistband of this sporty skirt and stow your phone in the secure hidden media pocket on the right shorts leg.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
It’s the most affordable fitness skirt on our list, but you wouldn’t know that from the look and feel of it. Made with a stretchy, moisture-wicking material that’s ideal for sweaty workouts, this skirt comes with built-in mesh shorts that have a secret pocket on each side.

USER REVIEW
“​​I really love this athletic skort! I wear it for tennis and find it super comfortable. It looks as it does in the photos, and the length is nice for us older but youthful women or anyone who wants to expose less skin for whatever reason.”

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
Alo’s Match Point fitness skirt has been wear-tested by their team, so the chances of an uncomfortable fit are next to none. It has a flattering A-line fit and hidden shorts made out of a stretchy performance jersey material.

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW
This skirt got a five-star review from professional tennis player Erika Sandor-Zur.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
One way to know a product crushes in its category? It shows up twice in our list. This version of OV’s Exercise Skort is 1.5” shorter, so if you’re petite (or just prefer to show a little skin), this might be the one for you. Plus, it comes in more colors and patterns.

USER REVIEW
“I've run in this, and I've worn this to the club—truly a fun, fun piece of clothing.”

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
From the stunning jewel tone colors to the high-rise waistband and compressive inner shorts, there are SO many reasons to love this sports skirt. But why take our word for it when you can hear from someone who owns it: “This is it! Stretchy and soft so that you are always comfy, the shorts underneath make me feel safe and protected at all times, and the skirt works well for both sport and casual wear.”

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW
Inclusive sizing is something Girlfriend Collective holds dear to their brand, so it’s no fluke that this skirt is available in 11 different sizes from XXS to 6XL.