The Utility Skirt

Name: Frame The Utility Skirt
Brand: Frame
SKU: frame-the-utility-skirt
Price: 149 USD

Skirts

$149

The verdict

A utility skirt at $298 from Frame carries a designer tax; the cut and finish justify it only if precision tailoring is evident.

Fit

Utility skirts are structured and sit higher on the waist, with tapered hips and strong lines. Frame's fit is known for polish; expect a sharp, tailored silhouette. Try-on confirms hip and waist alignment.

Quality

Frame's mid-tier positioning means quality construction, likely with reinforced pockets and precise seaming. Not luxury-level finish, but substantially better than fast-fashion.

Price check

Frame sits between accessible and luxury pricing. At $298, you're paying for the design and tailoring. Fair if the utility details feel intentional rather than decorative.

Best for

Someone seeking designer-adjacent tailoring and a structured utility silhouette without premium-brand pricing.

Care

Professional dry clean recommended to preserve the sharp lines and pocket structure.

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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