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Browse all Frame skirts →The Checkmate Skirt -- Navy Multi
The verdict
Fit
Frame's pattern skirts sit tailored at the waist. Navy-multi blends hide fit imperfections; expect a streamlined cut through the hips.
Quality
Standard Frame execution at this price. Expect solid seaming and stable fabric; not premium but well-made for the category.
Is the price fair?
At $298, this is fair value for a branded patterned piece. You're paying for the Frame name and design, not exceptional durability.
Best for
Everyday wear for office or casual settings where pattern doesn't read as costume; pairs easily with solids.
Care
Check care tags for washing instructions; patterned skirts benefit from gentle washing to preserve dye vibrancy.
What owners report about Frame skirts
Third-party coverage of Frame's skirts specifically is thin; what exists rides on the brand's denim reputation, since much of the skirt line is denim-based. Reviewers repeatedly describe the fabric as unusually soft, and one long-term reviewer reports the denim holding up well in wear. An aggregated roundup scored the brand 4.17 out of 5 across 355 reviews, with fit and quality the recurring praise. Value complaints cluster on the non-denim pieces — reviewers found a nearly-$400 silk piece hard to justify — while the denim is more often judged worth its price.
- Strengths
- Soft, comfortable denim fabric that reviewers report holds up well, with strong aggregate marks for fit and quality.
- Watch out for
- Sizing is inconsistent from cut to cut, and reviewers say the non-denim pieces are where price outruns what the garment delivers.
- Sizing
- Reviewers disagree by style — one found her usual size too big and went down a size, another advises sizing up on flare cuts — so check the per-style size chart before ordering.
About Frame's skirts line as a whole. Sources: Frame Store Clothing Review - Must Read This Before Buying · Honest FRAME Review: Are Their Expensive Jeans & Clothing Worth It? · FRAME Review: Honest Take on $270 Jeans & $398 Silk Top