Skirtcraft has been designing skirts for over a decade, starting with their original “unisex skirt” Kickstarter campaign in 2015. They’ve since become a staple in the men’s skirt community, and it’s an honour to review their latest design: the Tellurian.

So, without further ado...

The garment

Design details

This knee length skirt features a sewn-in belt that tightens through two metal D-rings. No belt loops means you'll have to use the built-in one, which does give a minimal look. 

It only takes one hand to cinch it tighter, and sometimes the waist fabric needs to be straightened out under the belt.

There's no fly, but the wrap's overlap and slanted cut give the front a bit of structure and detail.

Overall I liked the skirt's asymmetry.

Pockets

Two left/right pockets are included, with more than enough room for a phone, keys, and hands – 12 inches to be exact, as this inside out picture shows:

The skirt stays relatively smooth and natural looking, even with a large phone and set of keys:

The pockets feature bar tack stitches at the top and bottom, to reinforce the openings and prevent things from escaping.

I didn't worry about my phone falling out – even sitting with my feet up on the desk. 

I tried jumping around with my phone in a pocket and the skirt seemed better than average at holding the phone close to my thigh... preventing it from bouncing around too much.

Fabric

The skirt is made from a soft organic cotton fabric with a super fine, twill weave. The stitching looks high quality as well.

It has a nice weight... a bit of heft while staying thin enough for a warm summer day.

This might give you a sense of how the fabric feels:

Label / branding

There's only one tag and it's on the inside, giving a minimal, classic look on the exterior. You'll also see no gendering on the label, with only 'unisex' mentioned on their website.

Care

Washing is low maintenance, with tumble drying and ironing allowed. This helps as the fabric can wrinkle – which often happens with garments made from natural fibres.

Purchase experience

Can be purchased online at skirtcraft.com

Colours & Sizing

The Tellurian comes in Black, in addition to Natural. I went with the latter because black is such a common colour for men's skirts, and I had recently acquired an off-white hat.

My waist is about 31" and I got the skirt that claims to fit 30-34". I personally don't like when skirts fit on the baggy side, and this size almost felt too big for my preference. Because of its fit and built-in belt, I wonder if I could have gotten away with the smaller 26-29" size. 

There are 5 total sizes/ranges for this skirt.

Cost / shipping / etc.

$89 USD plus shipping. For an organic cotton garment produced in Los Angeles, this seems like great value.

Packaging

The envelope was cardboard - not oversized and without any plastic. Can't really get better than this. 

Skirtcraft's statement on packaging:

Orders are shipped in paper mailers or cardboard boxes. Both are made from 100% recycled material (95-97% post-consumer) and are recyclable and compostable.

Movement & Activity

Comfort

The soft fabric and flat belt feel nice. 

Some of my other (stretchy) skirts are more comfortable, but the Tellurian balances both dressy and comfy.

I prefer above the knee skirts to knee length, and a high waisted look, so I’ve been wearing this skirt a bit higher than some might. The built-in belt makes this flexible. 

Walking

What does the skirt look like while walking?

Range of motion

The skirt didn't feel restrictive and I didn't notice it riding up, even when stepping up onto a large barricade: 

One thing I did notice was moving my right leg high up and out occasionally required fixing an overlap issue:

Bulge coverage

For those wanting to obscure the male bulge, the skirt performs well here, thanks to features like the front overlap, fabric weight and rigidity, as well as the pocket construction.

With wind, the wrap's front flap can blow upward but this feels like more of a fun aspect of the skirt than a problem – and the under layer easily covers the front of both legs:

Chairs: Exposure check

Am I going to expose myself when sitting or manspreading in this skirt? I generally wear underwear, so I'm not really worried about this, but an initial leg spread provides good coverage:

Dance + Twirl test

Through a quick test, I can say that the skirt is fun to dance in:

Twirl-wise? Nothing big to report, but the wrap adds something:

Urinal

How easy is it to pee in this skirt, as a male?

Opening the wrap feels like too much, since there is a lot of overlap. Loosening the D-ring belt and pulling the skirt down was tedious for me too. 

So the easiest option was to lift the skirt up. 

The skirt lacks a fly or a stretchy waist, but I think its essence would be lost if either was added.

Style

Outfit pairings

More coming soon – including cold weather outfits.

Confidence factor

I've been finding that the bright colour gets me more reactions than usual.

I imagined that the men who noticed me were reconsidering their wardrobe, or wishing they could venture into skirts. 

Compliments have been coming in as well. 

I feel great in this skirt – as long as I choose a top that's fitted, or not too long.

Where I'd wear it

I wouldn't take this colour option camping – maybe if I had it in Black.

The first place I wore this out of the house was a wedding, and I really liked how it looked. 

This skirt feels slightly more formal, especially with its bright colour and non-stretchy fabric. But it has range. I'll be wearing it out and about when I can avoid staining it with turmeric, beets, or dirt.

Where to buy

You can purchase through skirtcraft.com

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