11 Best Womens Skorts for Travel Comfort and Versatility
More and more travelers are discovering womens skorts for their warm-weather destinations. This versatile staple can take you sightseeing, hiking, and then out to lunch. These are our picks for what to look for in a skort, as well as our favorites.
Women’s Skorts: Our Top Picks
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What is a Skort?
Skorts are well known on the golf and tennis course, but they are so much more versatile than that. Essentially, a skort is a skirt and shorts combined. For the shorts underneath, think bike shorts. The skort is great for travel because they prevent thigh chafing from long hot days of hiking or sightseeing. Also, they keep you covered in the event of random wind gusts. Plus, you can bike, hike, and generally have more freedom of movement without worrying about flashing anyone. Sounds great, right?
Women’s Skorts: Features to Consider
- Versatility and Style: Several types of skorts exist: the travel skort, the active skort, the golf skort, and, of course, more general athletic skorts. When choosing a skort for travel, take into consideration what types of activities you will use it for. Will it be sightseeing and a cafe? Will you be hiking or playing golf? Spending lots of time at the beach? Use these questions to hone in on the style, length, and features that are best for your trip.
- Skorts with Pockets: Lots of pockets are helpful when you are looking at skorts for travel. At the very least, front pockets or a hidden zipper pocket will help you travel more securely and with your hands-free.
- Sun Protection: Most, although not all of the skorts we identified have at least built-in SPT 50. We are skin cancer conscious and this is a critical element for our choice. Just don’t forget to protect the rest of your legs!
- Color: A black skort is an easily packable item that will go with almost any travel capsule wardrobe. Khaki skorts are a solid neutral addition to your travel wardrobe as well. That said, you could always add a little “pop” with a print skort or one that is the color white. Just make sure if you use the skort as a pop of color, it still is within your color pallette and matches your shirts.
- Fabric: Finally, for most occasions, we will choose a fabric that is moisture wicking and quick dry. Polyester blends tend to perform well for this.
This versatile piece is excellent in your summer and warm weather travel capsules. For more information on how to create a capsule, check out this post:
How to Create the Ultimate Travel Capsule Wardrobe
Our Favorite Women’s Skorts
TOP CHOICE:
Coolibar UPF 50+ Women’s Pisa Travel Skort
SHOP: Amazon
The Coolibar UPF 50+ Pisa Travel Skort is our favorite. We love the length and find it more suitable for sightseeing and lunch than some of the more athletic skorts. This skort is available in the color black as well as a few neutrals that will complement almost every color palette. Finally, as a brand, we appreciate Coolibar’s commitment to sun-protective clothing.
What We Like
- Light and Comfortable
- Moisture Wicking
- UPF 50+
- RFID Blocking Zip Pocket
- 20.5″ Length
What We Don’t Like
- Pockets may not lay flat
Royal Robbins Womens Discovery Skort
SHOP: Amazon
What We Like
- Light and Comfortable
- Improved shorts
- UPF 50+
- Variety of colors including neutrals like the color deep blue, and then a couple brighter shades as well
What We Don’t Like
- Most travelers love this skirt, the only drawback we could find was that it may shrink in the dryer and the wrinkle resistance is not 100%
prAna Women’s Halle Skort
SHOP: Amazon
What We Like
- 5 Pockets, including hidden zipper pocket
- Stretch and Wicking Performance
- Tailored Trouser Styling
- UPF 50+
What We Don’t Like
- We found some reports that this updated version of the skort is a heavier fabric than years past
prAna Women’s Celesta Skort
SHOP: Amazon
What We Like
- Lightweight
- 4 Pockets including a hidden zipper pocket
- Lightweight, breathable, and wicking
- More polished looking than prAna Halle
- 3 Neutral Colors including the color black
What We Don’t Like
- This is a matter of preference, but this skort is a little too short for us.
The North Face Women’s Paramount Skort
SHOP: Amazon
What We Like
- Quick Dry and wicking
- Athletic cut for adventure days
- Secure pocket to hold valuables
What We Don’t Like
- This skort is skirt in the front, shorts in the back. So, it’s great for those active days of hiking or beach, but less appropriate for sightseeing in the city.
Columbia Women’s Anytime Casual Skort
SHOP: Amazon
What We Like
- Lightweight and Comfortable
- Repels Moisture and quick drying
- UPF 50
- Pockets
- Nice range of colors. Neutrals like the color Nocturnal, as well as some brighter contrast colors as well.
What We Don’t Like
- Travelers report that the shorts are more like underwear than bike shorts in this Columbia skort.
Eddie Bauer Adventurer 2.0 Skort
SHOP: Amazon
What We Like
- Lightweight and Comfortable fabric
- Moisture Shedding
- UPF 50
- Button Styling
What We Don’t Like
- Potentially inconsistent sizing
Lilly Pulitzer Women’s Corrine Skort
SHOP: Amazon
What We Like
- Fun Print
- UPF 50+
- Hidden Pocket
- Scalloped Styling
What We Don’t Like
- This is more of an active court skort rather than an out and about town skort, so for us it is a little too short. (Although we do think it would look darling with one of your bright golf polos!)
Jamie Sadock Skinnylicious Skort
SHOP: Amazon
What We Like
- Multiple Pockets
- Unique Hemline
- Zippered Pocket
- Control Top Panel
- Fun Bright Colors that Pop. Even the Color Sugar White seems more brilliant than standard white.
What We Don’t Like
- Seems to be a small amount concern over how well it washes
SCOTTeVEST Women’s Workout & Travel Scarlett Skort
SHOP: Amazon
What We Like
- 8 Pockets
- Anti-Pickpocket
- Designed to balance weight across pockets
What We Don’t Like
PUMA golf pwrshape solid woven skirt
SHOP: Amazon
What We Like
- Moisture Wicking
- Breathable Fabric
- Gripper Tape on the shorts
What We Don’t Like
- Similar to some of the others, this is more of an active skort, that may be less versatile if you are wanting to hit the town for some siteseeing.
FAQs
Are skorts still in fashion?
For travel, skorts are always in fashion! They are such versatile items that allow you all the freedom and function you need while staying stylish in your capsule wardrobe.
What is a skort in women’s fashion?
Skorts are well known on the golf and tennis course, but they are so much more versatile than that. Essentially, a skort is a skirt and shorts combined. For the shorts underneath, think bike shorts. The skort is great for travel because they prevent thigh chafing from long hot days of hiking or sightseeing. Also, they keep you covered in the event of random wind gusts. Plus, you can bike, hike, and generally have more freedom of movement without worrying about flashing anyone. Sounds great, right?
What shoes go with skorts?
A variety of shoes can go with skorts. For more active and casual days think sneakers, sandals and flip flops for sure. That said, some skorts you can also dress up with some flats or wedge sandals.
What does skort mean?
The word SKORT is a contraction of Skirt and Shorts. Basically, you have the style of a skirt with the functionality of shorts. We love them for travel and frankly, every day life!
