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Staying stylish in vintage skirts

As the summer heats up, keep cool and stay stylish by investing in the latest skirting trends available at The Quay's Shopping Centre in Newry

THE Quays Shopping Centre in Newry has an excellent selection of this Summer's hottest wardrobe staple, skirts.

With a fantastic range of high street, international stores and independent boutiques to browse, you're sure to find one for you at The Quays.

The perfect alternative to trousers and shorts in warm weather, vintage inspired skirts offer a girly, sophisticated look that's easy to wear.

Whether you are dressing up or dressing down we've a skirt for every occasion. The aim is to be effortlessly cool and to have fun. This Summer's skirt styles include pencil, mini, midi and maxi skirts. With pleats and patterns big on the high street you can be fabulously flirty and fashion forward by rolling two season trends into one. Debenhams and Next have a great selection of fun skirts in various styles that can be worn casually with a simple tee for a cool daytime look or a silky cami and killer heels for a more glamorous night time outfit.

If you're proud of your pins, check out this floral rara mini and this pretty lime embellished mini both from Next. Debenhams stock this pink wrap mini from Red Herring, ideal for fun in the sun and Miss Selfridge stock this cute, trendy pastel mini.

The star of the Summer is definitely the mid-length skirt in its various guises. It's uber feminine and retro chic.

The pencil skirt with a high waist is wonderfully flattering. Check out these hip-hugging skirts: maroon, embellished Tori skirt from Monsoon and yellow & white floral skirt from Miss Selfridge. Debenhams also have this fabulously glam sequinned number from STAR by Julien Mc Donald.

Debenhams also stock a matching crop, perfect for the ultimate nighttime glamour.

We love the classic, fluid mid-length skirts like this striking, gorgeous red pleated piece from Betty Jackson Black at Debenhams and this beautifully elegant blush skirt from Monsoon.

Keep it simple with a plain cami and stilettos for a super sophisticated look, perfect for a special occasion this Summer.

For a more laid back look this season, Topshop have this cool, printed maxi skirt; team with a light top and comfy flats for a boho chic festival look.

With sale rails everywhere you look you're bound to find a skirt for you at The Quays next time you visit. n To keep up to date with the latest trends and in store offers visit www.thequays.co.uk or Like The Quays, Newry Facebook Page.

Debenhams - Red Herring flippy pink skirt, £28

Miss Selfridge yellow & white pencil skirts, £35

Monsoon Tori skirt, £79

Miss Selfridge pastel mini skirt, £35

Topshop printed maxi skirt, £55

Next, floral rara skirt, £38

Denbenhams - Betty. Jackson Black red pleated skirt, £45

Next, short embellished skirt, £48

Monsoon Blush skirt, £69

Debenhams - Star by JulienMc Donald, sequin detail skirt, £40pink skirt, £28

Next, striped pencil skirt, £20