When we need a quick outfit that can do it all, we reach for the Swiss Army Knife of our apparel wardrobe: the skort. Skirt up top, short down below, this bottom with benefits is the perfect blend of style and function. And at Title Nine, we made sure all our skorts are ready for your kind of adventure. We've broken down everything you need to know about Title Nine skorts (and why they're about to be your new favorite bottoms):
What's the purpose of a skort?
When you want the coverage of shorts but the style of a skirt, skorts are the ultimate mix of fun, style, and function. Women on the move love everything about them: quick and easy pull-on dressing, comfortable built-in shorts, pockets for days, adjustable waistband, and coverage women can count on to run, skip, flip, and crush the day. Plus, no worrying about what the view from behind looks like.
What is the difference between a skirt and a skort?
Both athletic skirts and skorts often have pockets, and they're ideal for hiking, bootcamp, dog- and kid-wrangling, running, and more. However, skorts for women feature built-in shorts for extra comfort and coverage, while skirts do not. Skorts often feature an extra panel of fabric at the front to hide the shorts.
So, why are skorts so popular?
Women everywhere love wearing skorts instead of skirts and shorts for the consistent breeze, total coverage underneath, and on-the-go styling. Anything you can do in a pair of pants or shorts, you can do in a skort.
There are a few key factors that make our favorite two-in-one bottom so special (at least to us):
1. Max comfort and versatility: Title Nine's collection of athletic skorts feature built-in boyshorts, either with two side pockets or one sneaky leg stash. Knee length to mid-thigh, every pull-on style features a mid-rise fit and an elastic waistband, so our skorts sit comfortably on your waist and stay put any way you move. Headed to a game of pickleball with friends? Bring our stretchy and sweat wicking
Flora Skort -- the side pocket is perfect for storing that extra pickleball. Trekking through the tropics? Soak in the mountaintop views in the
Recycled Clamber Hiking Skort. This power pocket skort is always ready for some warm weather mixed with a little rain, with a quick-drying fabric, UPF 50, and seven pockets total for all your must-have trail snacks.
2. Perfect for active lifestyles: Women on the move need athletic gear and activewear that can keep up. And our skorts are made with this in mind. We know active women can't be slowed down or weighed down by baggy, loose, sweaty sportswear. That's why all Title Nine athletic skorts are made with performance fabrics and all the features women want from their activewear (like pockets, wicking fabric and a stay-put fit). So they can get 'em on quick, get out the door, and get on with the day.
3. They're our best friend on a hot day: When the summer sun calls for brunch on the patio, beach days, river-to-trail adventures, or hikes through the backcountry, you can bet we're bringing our skort along for the fun. With built-in sun protection, breathable and stretchy performance fabrics, pockets to store all our stuff, and (do we need to say it again?) that free A/C, more women prefer comfy pocket skorts that do what shorts and pants can't.
How do I style athletic skorts?
- Keep it casual: If the day looks like a mix of running errands and running circles around the kiddos, we want to be ready for anything without a purse weighing us down. Grab a breathable tank or tee to go with a flouncy, casual pocket skort, like our
Samba Skort, with knit-in storage for days and jersey t-shirt softness.
- Get sporty: Hit the tennis court, golf course, or track in one of our
Tennis Skirts and Skorts. Head out for a surf session or river adventure and pair the quick-drying
Rogue Skort with your swimwear for a put-together look that's ready to rough out sand and salt.
- Dress it up: When we can't be bothered with dresses, but we still have to get somewhat dressy, get the best of both worlds with the
Dream Swing Skort. The A-line cut gives just the right swing that's about as fancy as we wanna get.
What are the top features for working out in athletic skorts?
- Pockets: Athletic skirts and skorts with pockets are perfect for running errands, hitting the bike trail, and knowing exactly where our keys are.
- Moisture-wicking, fast-drying fabric: A sport skirt made with performance activewear fabric keeps us cool, dry, and comfortable, no matter how the heat gets turned up.
- Versatility: We never know where the day will take us, but an athletic skirt can go from a quick hike to the grocery store, recess duty, the dog park, and beyond.
- Built-in shorts: Because women should be empowered to move in any direction we want to. We can have skirt sass and not worry about the view from behind.
How do I wash and care for skorts?
Always check the care instructions on the inseam of your skort. Some fabrics require hand washing, air drying, or washing on delicate. As a rule of thumb, use gentle detergent and wash your garments on a cool or cold temperature to avoid shrinking. Prevent stains by acting on them quick—blot with soap and water or whatever stain remover you have on hand, as long as it's not bleach.
It's obvious why women view skorts as the go-to bottom for more worry-free moves. Title Nine's durable, stretchy, quick drying, and UPF rated fabrics make our skorts up for the challenge, and up for any adventure. Pockets in 'em all make it easy for us to store our essentials without bringing a bag. Comfortable coverage underneath lets us move how we want, anywhere we want, and pack a breeze wherever we go.
Ready to take skorts for a spin? Explore Title Nine's collection of active skorts in a variety of fabrics, cuts, colors, and patterns. Need help with your size? Our customer service team is always here to help with any questions regarding size range, length, and fit.
