Kate Middleton Just Wore the Lace-Trim Skirt Trend Gen Z loves.

If there is any clothing item that can bridge the style divide between millennials and Gen Z, it’s a lace-trim skirt. At once elegant and feminine, with a subtly playful edge, I’ve seen the trending skirt in the wardrobe rotation of almost every fashion person I know this season.

The latest to jump on board the growing summer trend? None other than Catherine, Princess of Wales. Stepping out for an engagement in Windsor this afternoon, the Princess selected a swishy pleated skirt in a bright white shade, complete with a lace-trim finish that injected the timeless piece with a distinctly fresh, new-season feel.

Styling her skirt with a neatly fitting jacket in a tonal shade of white, Middleton’s outfit was imbued with a grown-up energy that made the lacy skirt feel especially smart. Layering pearl jewels, a white, wide-brim hat and a small satin clutch into her ensemble, Middleton completed her outfit with tall beige heels in a textured suede finish.

While Middleton took a refined approach to her lace-trim skirt styling, I’ve spotted multiple influencers approach the trend through a more playful lens. Whether pairing with billowing blouses, oversized tees or chunky knits, this chameleonic piece is shaping up to become a new-season staple.

A breakthrough trend that isn’t showing any signs of slowing down, the high street is rife with the elegant trend. From H&M to Mango and more, read on to discover my edit of the best lace-trim skirts to shop this season.